Fluid Velocity Fields for Complex 2D Geological Media

Fluid velocity fields measured in complex, geologically realistic 2D media with multi-scaled heterogeneities. The data is produced by the British Geological Survey using stereolithography and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) techniques, intended for validating fluid flow models in complex geometries. The project includes studies on matrix-fracture flow interactions, scaling laws near percolation thresholds, and velocity field scaling for upscaling simulations.

Use Cases

• Validate computational fluid dynamics models of flow in complex geometries using the measured velocity field data.
• Investigate non-linear interactions between matrix and fracture flow as described in the project's specific study (a).
• Analyze scaling laws in the region of the percolation threshold in the presence of fractal fracture populations, per study (b).
• Examine the scaling of the velocity flow field to identify rules for upscaling fluid simulations, per study (c).

Strengths

• Data is generated for geologically realistic media with multi-scaled heterogeneities, addressing a validation gap.
• Produced by the authoritative British Geological Survey (BGS).
• Measurement employs direct techniques of stereolithography and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV).

Limitations

• Dataset details such as row count, column structure, file formats, and specific data availability are unknown from the input.
• The description is project-focused; the actual published velocity field data's scope and accessibility are not specified.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Stereolithography and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) techniques.

Time Range

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Freshness

Project last updated date is 2026-03-11.

Geography

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