Open AccessThe use of Rapid Digital Computing Methods for Direct Gravity Interpretation of Sedimentary Basins
Author(s) -
Bott M. H. P.
Publication year - 1960
Publication title -
geophysical journal of the royal astronomical society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.302
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1365-246X
pISSN - 0016-8009
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-246x.1960.tb00065.x
Subject(s) - sedimentary basin , geology , structural basin , interpretation (philosophy) , residual , density contrast , sedimentary rock , gravity anomaly , geophysics , paleontology , computer science , algorithm , physics , programming language , astronomy , oil field
Summary A rapid digital computing method for the direct calculation of the shapes of two‐dimensional sedimentary basins of known density contrast from their residual gravity anomalies is described. In conclusion an example of the use of the method in determining the shape of the Dumfries New Red Sandstone basin (South Scotland) is given.