The Value of Data – The Qatar Geologic Mapping Project
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Abstract
The State of Qatar is in a period of rapid development, modernization, and population growth. One of the most important factors influencing the long-term success and sustainability of future development is a comprehensive understanding of the region’s geologic regime, geotechnical conditions, natural resources, and environmental constraints. To obtain this understanding, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) of the State of Qatar has undertaken the Qatar Geological Mapping Project (QGMP). The project was envisioned with the strategic foresight to compile and utilize existing and legacy subsurface data collected as part of its massive infrastructure and development projects as the foundation for developing modern scientific resources including geologic maps, digital thematic maps, and a 3-dimensional geological model of the Doha metropolitan area. Recently, the MME, in consultation with Gannett Fleming, Inc. (GF) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) concluded the data collection and analysis phase (Phase I) of the two-phase QGMP. Phase I included: the development of a comprehensive geotechnical relational database populated with data digitized from more than 13,000 subsurface data logs; a detailed data quality analysis and distribution assessment; an extensive gap analysis and needs assessment; and careful design of the geologic mapping and subsurface investigation programs for the next phase of the project.
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Krupansky, J.T., Knight, M.A., Orndorff, R., Al-Akhras, K.M., Mouradian, A.G., Saleh, A.F., 2019, The Value of Data – The Qatar Geologic Mapping Project, in Geotechnical Special Publication, v. 314, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 24-27, 2019, p. 12-23, https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482162.002.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | The Value of Data – The Qatar Geologic Mapping Project |
| DOI | 10.1061/9780784482162.002 |
| Volume | 314 |
| Publication Date | March 21, 2019 |
| Year Published | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers |
| Contributing office(s) | Eastern Geology and Paleoclimate Science Center |
| Description | 12 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
| Larger Work Title | Geotechnical Special Publication |
| First page | 12 |
| Last page | 23 |
| Conference Title | Eighth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering |
| Conference Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Conference Date | March 24-27, 2019 |
| Country | Qatar |