Research at Uppsala University

• 3D modelling of controlled-source electromagnetic fields adopted to mineral prospecting

  Research project from 2020-04-01 to 2020-09-30

  Purpose and goal: The project aimed at a simplified but accurate geometric description of ore bodies and host rock in modelling electromagnetic geophysical measurements and an improved description of ...

• A high-fidelity model of acoustic-gravity waves from volcanic eruptions

  Research project from 2018-01-01 to 2021-12-31

  The present project focuses on high-fidelity mathematical and numerical models, in collaboration with Stanford University, to simulate infrasound from a wide range of volcanic activity. The first task ...

• Full crustal seismic imaging across a major boundary between two microcontinents in the Fennoscandian Shield

  Research project from 2016-01-01 to 2019-12-31

  This research project aims to acquire combined, partly collocated near-vertical upper crustal high-resolution and mid- to lower crustal wide-angle reflection and refraction seismic data across the northern ...

• STATe-of-the-ART GEOphysical & geological methods for DELINEATION of mineral deposits and associated structures

  Research project from 2014-12-01 to 2018-06-30

  Purpose and goal: StartGeoDelineation´s innovative exploration solutions were tested at two geologically different environments: Siilinjärvi alkaline-carbonatite deposit in Finland and Blötberget iron-oxide ...

• Computational methods for second order wave equations with immersed boundaries

  Research project from 2015-01-01 to 2018-12-31

  This project concerns computational methods for wave propagation problems. We propose to develop efficient and accurate techniques to implement important boundary and/or interface conditions for second ...

• Borehole seismic imaging and magnetic measurements

  Research project from 2015-07-01 to 2016-01-31

  Purpose and goal: The purpose of this pilot study was to test a prototype borehole seismic system with sources and receivers downhole, along with vector magnetic measurements in the same borehole. These ...

• Building Scandinavia – Imaging continental assembly over billions of years

  Research project from 2020-01-01 to 2023-12-31

  Scandinavia was assembled by collision of multiple continental blocks during billions of years. While its eastern part is the oldest, Scandinavia was expanded by younger mountain building events in the ...

• Electromagnetic investigation of the Pärvie endglacial fault system

  Research project from 2015-01-01 to 2016-12-31

  Fennoscandian endglacial faults are by far the largest encountered worldwide and are thus of great international interest. They control almost all seismicity in northern Sweden. The Pärvie fault is the ...

• Emission of energetic radiation in the form of X-rays from thunderclouds, lightning and electric sparks

  Research project from 2013-01-01 to 2015-12-31

  The study of energetic radiation generated in the form of X-rays by thunderclouds, lightning flashes and long laboratory sparks is an emerging field of research in atmospheric science. This project is ...

• Ersättning för uppdrag till beredningsgruppsordföranden Roland Roberts (Bg-3) RFI, för perioden 2013-01-01 tom 2016-12-31.

  Research project from 2013-01-01 to 2016-12-31

  Ersättning för uppdrag till beredningsgruppsordföranden Roland Roberts (Bg-3) RFI, för perioden 2013-01-01 tom 2016-12-31. ...

• Using Rock Physics to link geological deformation and geophysical observation in the Central Scandinavian Caledonides

  Research project from 2013-01-01 to 2016-12-31

  In this project we aim to develop a better understanding of the mid and lower crustal deformation mechanisms that acts during continental collision. To address this research topic we will integrate laboratory ...

• GEOMAGNETIC SIGNALS IN ARCTIC OCEAN SEDIMENTS: CRACKING A QUATERNARY CONUNDRUM

  Research project from 2015-01-01 to 2018-12-31

  Leading to a PhD thesis, the project aims to (i) explain why Quaternary sedimentary sequences near the North Pole show evidence of a disproportionate number of geomagnetic polarity reversals, which have ...

• Geomagnetic field fluctuations in northern Europe during the late Holocene: synchronisation to the tree-ring derived radiocarbon calibration timescale

  Research project from 2011-01-01 to 2013-12-31

  Palaeomagnetic data of the highest quality will be produced by this project and used to track changes in the direction and intensity of the geomagnetic field over the Earth´s surface in the northern hemisphere ...

• How important is compositional layering within the Earth? Testing the hypothesis using seismic anistropy

  Research project from 2019-01-01 to 2022-12-31

  Seismological observations indicate that large regions within Earth show directionally dependent seismic wave speeds. Such seismic anisotropy is a unique and invaluable indicator for material transport ...

• The joint STINT Workshop on multifunctional oxides and minerals

  Research project from 2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31

  The workshop is entitled "The joint STINT Workshop on multifunctional oxides and minerals", and will take place in "Sal X, Universitetshuset", Uppsala, during March 1-3, 2011. Website: http://hermes.teknik.uu.se ...

• Integrated Inversion for Vintage Geophysics in Mining Exploration

  Research project from 2017-08-30 to 2018-12-31

  Purpose and goal: Test the possibility to perform successful integrated inversion of vintage regional geophysical data, even if not acquired for that purpose, by adding complementary down-hole petrophysical ...

• Investigating the origin and nature of the Precambrian seismic reflectivity at the deep COSC-2 borehole

  Research project from 2020-01-01 to 2023-12-31

  Funding (c. 11 MSEK) from international sources has been secured for drilling the fully cored COSC-2 borehole in central Jämtland to 2 km. The borehole will penetrate the overlying Silurian, Ordovician ...

• Quantifying structural and source heterogeneity on volcanoes using scattered seismic waves

  Research project from 2018-07-01 to 2021-06-30

  Volcanic eruptions are dangerous natural phenomena, and if “unexpected”, can cause huge economic loss and loss of human life. Eruptions can be “unexpected” if they exhibit ambiguous precursory signals ...

• Towards a new paradigm in palaeomagnetism: Testing the hypothesis of ubiquitous biogeochemical remanent magnetization (BRM)

  Research project from 2020-01-01 to 2023-12-31

  How widespread is biogeochemical remanent magnetization (BRM)? The palaeomagnetic community has, despite cautions, generally ignored the significance of BRM because there is insufficient knowledge about ...

• Multicomponent-seismic and electromagnetic methods: Urban underground infrastructure

  Research project from 2012-01-01 to 2016-12-31

  We propose to develop two unique geophysical data acquisition systems specifically designed to meet existing challenges in urban areas. A nine-component (9C) land steamer seismic system compromised of ...

• TREASURE - Targeting Emerging Contaminated Sediments Along The Uplifting Northern Baltic Coast Of Sweden For Remediation

  Research project from 2014-01-01 to 2016-12-31

  TREASURE will develop new methods to assess the risk of dispersal of contaminant laden, cellulose rich fibre banks that exist in shallow waters along the Swedish coast and identify the areas in most urgent ...

• Surface and borehole seismic imaging in Jämtland for the COSC project

  Research project from 2014-01-01 to 2017-12-31

  ICDP and VR infrastructure funds have been granted that allow the drilling of the COSC-1 borehole to 2.5 km depth with site preparation in 2013 and a drilling start in April 2014. Furthermore, the DFG ...

• Surface waves and thermal-compositional modelling of the Fennoscandian lithosphere

  Research project from 2012-01-01 to 2015-12-31

  Knowledge of the evolution and characteristics of the crust and subcontinental lithospheric mantle is critical to understand the large-scale processes responsible for the development of Earth´s continents ...

• Two-phase flow in disordered media: phase structure, fluid trapping, geomechanical coupling and implications for macroscopic properties

  Research project from 2014-07-01 to 2016-12-31

  The overall goal of the proposed research is to obtain a fundamental understanding of multiphase fluid dynamics in disordered media. This will be accomplished through a combined effort of carefully designed ...

Showing 24 of 24 hits