Geological Model Workshop

14 Dec 2009 - 15 Dec 2009

Kingston, Jamaica

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The workshop on the finalization of the Geological Model of the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone (CCZ) is scheduled for 14-17 December 2009 at the Authority’s headquarters in Kingston. More

PRESENTATIONS (pdf format)

Monday 14 December 2009

Project ImplementationDr Charles Morgan, Planning Solutions Inc., Hawaii

Review of Data used for the ModelsDr Vijay Kodagali, Senior Scientific Affairs Officer, ISA

Bathymetry and Base MapProfessor Lindsay Parsons, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Analysis of Volcanic and Structural Elements of Clarion-Clipperton Zone.Dr. Valery Yubko, Yuzmorgeologiya – presented by Dr Valcana Stoyanova.

Regional Examination of SedimentsDr. Charles Morgan, Planning Solutions Inc., Hawaii

Tuesday 15 December 2009

Bathymetry and Sedimentation in COMRA’s Contract AreaProfessor Huaiyang Zhou, School of Ocean and Earth Science, Tongji University, Shanghai

Results of Biogeochemical ModellingDr. Charles Morgan, Planning Solutions Inc., Hawaii

Relations Between Nodule Coverage, Morphology and Distribution. Dr Valcana Stoyanova, Interoceanmetal Joint Organization, Poland

Appraisal of Nodule Resource Potential Using GIS and GeostatisticsDr. J.K. Kang, KORDI (presented by Dr. Charles Morgan)

Spatial Decision Support System, Fuzzy Logic Modelling and Illustrative Maps of Potential Nodule Resources in the CCZ. Professor Huaiyang Zhou, School of Ocean and Earth Science, Tongji University, Shanghai

Review of Geological Model and Prospector’s Guide-2. Professor Peter Halbach, Free University, Berlin