British Geological Survey provides a core scanning dataset from the BHA-101 drill core at the Ince Marshes site in Cheshire, UK. The dataset contains high-resolution optical and radiographic images, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and physical property measurements for the core interval from 71.12 m to 121.1 m depth within the Sherwood Sandstone Group.
Use Cases
- Analyze high-resolution optical images for sedimentary structures and lithological boundaries within the Sherwood Sandstone Group.
- Correlate X-ray fluorescence (XRF) point measurements with physical property data to identify geochemical stratigraphy.
- Use radiographic images to assess core integrity and internal features like fractures or bedding planes.
Strengths
- Data originates from the UK Geoenergy Observatories (UKGEOS) project, a major national research infrastructure.
- Includes multiple high-resolution scanning modalities: optical images, radiographic images, and XRF point measurements.
- Covers a specific 50-meter depth interval (71.12 m to 121.1 m) within a defined geological unit (Sherwood Sandstone Group).
Limitations
- Dataset scope is limited to a single drill core (BHA-101) from one onshore location (Ince Marshes, Cheshire).
- Data granularity and sampling resolution for XRF and physical property measurements are not specified.
- The dataset is focused on subsurface characterization, lacking surface or environmental monitoring data for broader context.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Core scanning performed at the BGS Core Scanning Facility (CSF) on a drill core from the UKGEOS Cheshire ground investigation.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
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- Geography
- Onshore at the Ince Marshes site near Elton, Cheshire, United Kingdom.