UKGEOS Cheshire Borehole Core Scanning Data

UK Geoenergy Observatories data from 17 boreholes at Thornton Science Park, Cheshire, contains X-ray radiographic images, geophysical property data, high-resolution optical images, and X-ray fluorescence point data. The dataset was created by the British Geological Survey's Core Scanning Facility as part of the UKGEOS Cheshire project funded by UKRI/NERC.

Use Cases

• Classify geological strata using X-ray radiographic images (RAD) and high-resolution optical images (LS).
• Analyze elemental composition trends from X-ray fluorescence (XRF) point data across borehole depths.
• Correlate geophysical property data (MSCL-S) with optical imagery to identify material boundaries.
• Integrate XRF, MSCL-S, and image data from 17 boreholes for multi-modal subsurface characterization.

Strengths

• Data originates from 17 distinct boreholes, providing multiple subsurface sampling points.
• Includes four complementary data types: RAD, MSCL-S, LS, and XRF for multi-faceted analysis.
• Produced by the authoritative British Geological Survey using its specialized Core Scanning Facility.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column structures, and file sizes are not provided, complicating initial assessment.
• The multi-format nature (images, point data, tabular) may require specialized tools for integrated analysis.
• Geographic scope is limited to a single site in Cheshire, UK, limiting broader regional inferences.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Core scanning using the BGS Core Scanning Facility, including X-ray radiography, geophysical logging, optical imaging, and X-ray fluorescence.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Thornton Science Park, Cheshire, United Kingdom.