Project Abstract

This proposal is the Icelandic part of a comprehensive Icelandic/USA cooperative project under the IPGT agreement. The USA partners are LBL and MIT.  The focus is on the development of joint geophysical imaging methodologies using complimentary data for geothermal site characterization and demonstrate their potential in three areas: Krafla, the Reykjanes-Hengill areas and Coso in the USA.  The emphasis is on Electro-Magnetic, gravity and earthquake data.  The joint inversion will be made in an innovative paradigm of joint geometry rather than parametric correlation.  It is divided into four increasingly ambitious stages, from state of the art to fully joint inversion.

GEORG WP - Relevance Description

This project has relevance to WP2, mainly Task 2.2. The PhD student will get contacts to many research institutions and universities. The main relevance is to all tasks of WP4. It aims at improving exploration technologies, both applied methods and interpretation. It aims at better understanding the geological/physical processes at work in geothermal systems, both natural (volcanic) and enhanced.  It aims at better resolution to decrease drilling risk and help in sustainable resource development. A strong relevance to all the tasks of WP8.  The results will be published in scientific journals and presented at scientific meetings and conferences.