Unlocking national treasures: the core scanning approach

Author:

Damaschke M.1ORCID,Fellgett M. W.1,Howe M. P. A.1,Watson C. J.1

Affiliation:

1. British Geological Survey, Nicker Hill, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UK

Abstract

Abstract Drill core is a vital resource for subsurface characterization and informs process understanding. However, it is expensive to collect and, as a result, the geoscience community increasingly relies on data from legacy core to address today's energy challenges. Many countries store geological materials collected over decades in national archives. In the UK, over 600 km of drill core is currently stored at the UK national core repository, which covers a breadth of the UK's geology, including those targeted for resources, energy and waste storage. The challenge is to maximize the value of these analogue archives and new core when deposited – improving access to materials and associated data, whilst simultaneously maximizing preservation to ensure optimized use, now and in the future. This paper summarizes the BGS approach to characterize drill core more efficiently and consistently using a multiple-technique core scanning approach set within a project-specific core scanning workflow to increase core data acquisition and complement traditional core characterization practices. Thus, creating a digital record of the core, preserving it beyond its physical lifetime and improving accessibility. This paper highlights the benefits and challenges of this long-term endeavour, especially in making the data open access and discoverable.

Publisher

Geological Society of London

Subject

Geology,Ocean Engineering,Water Science and Technology

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