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Analysis of High-Resolution Single Channel Seismic Data for Use in Sediment Resource Evaluation, Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana Continental Shelf, Gulf of Mexico

Scientific Investigations Report 2023-5093
Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
Prepared in cooperation with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
By: , , and 
https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20235093

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Abstract

Shallow subsurface geologic data recorded as high-resolution seismic profiles are used to interpret the geology of coastal and marine systems. These data were originally recorded on paper rolls that are stored in geophysical archives. Data collection has since converted to entirely digital formats, yet the analog data are still useful for geologic interpretation. This report describes the process of recovering analog copies of seismic profiles from physical archives, electronically scanning, and converting them to industry-standard digital format. The recovered data are also reviewed and assessed for potential sediment resources. The data recovered in this study were collected from the Gulf of Mexico continental shelf offshore of East Texas and West Louisiana. The project is a collaborative study between the U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Suggested Citation

Flocks, J., Forde, A., and Bosse, S., 2023, Analysis of high-resolution single channel seismic data for use in sediment resource evaluation, eastern Texas and western Louisiana Continental Shelf, Gulf of Mexico: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2023–5093, 18 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20235093.

ISSN: 2328-0328 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Acknowledgments
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Interpretation
  • Coring Strategy
  • Discussion and Conclusion
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Analysis of high-resolution single channel seismic data for use in sediment resource evaluation, eastern Texas and western Louisiana Continental Shelf, Gulf of Mexico
Series title Scientific Investigations Report
Series number 2023-5093
DOI 10.3133/sir20235093
Year Published 2023
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Description Report: viii, 18 p.; Data Release
Country United States
State Louisiana, Texas
Other Geospatial Gulf of Mexico
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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