Advanced marine geophysical survey project (5 days within 14-27 Aug 2026)

Marine geophysics is a core field in the geosciences training in the Bachelor (e.g. Module Marine Geophysics, Seismic Exploration/Processing) and Master programs (e.g. Advanced Geophysical Exploration, Seismic/Acoustic Imaging, Angewandte Geophysik, Geophysics of the Ocean Crust, Gas Hydrates, ...) in Bremen. An essential component is field practice, which requires access to research vessels.

For advanced training within the master programs, ship time on R/V Alkor is available in late summer/ early autumn.
Within this time frame, 4-5 days are available for the course.

This leg will be dedicated to specific research objectives, e.g. in the Kattegatt and the Gotland Basin as preliminary working areas, which will be developed with participants during the preparatory phase (August/September) before the cruise. Literature review, a seminar presentation and a discussion round shall lead to a scientific working program, which is guided by current research themes in these areas.

The cruise will operate on a 24 hour schedule with typical watchkeeping schemes. The group of participants is responsible to collect information about instruments, data acquisition and preliminary results and shall participate in planning,onboard processing and data review. As part of the exam, a professional cruise report has to be submitted 2 months after the cruise.

Training on required data processing will be provided during the course, as e.g. on Vista Seismic Processing, Kingdom Seismic Interpretation, multibeam processing, sidescan processing and magnetic data processing.

Core methods are:
Multichannel seismic, multibeam bathymetry, side scan sonar, sediment echosounding, sound velocity profiling. Other methods as e.g. marine magnetics, heat flow, CTD, geotechnics, video may be added depending on the suggested research projects.

Costs:
Transport costs depend on port call, typically ca 250 €
Food and accomodation on the vessel is free

It is desirable to bring some basic knowledge about physical and geophysical methods.

Participation in master courses with particular marine geophysical focus (e.g. Advanced Geophysical Exploration, Seismic/Acoustic Imaging, Geophysics of the Ocean Crust, Gas Hydrates, Applied Geophysics, Geophysical Survey Planning) will be considered for selection of participants

Preparatory Seminar Talk - 50%
Contribution to Cruise Report - 50%

Other form of examination

Dondurur - Acquisition and Processing of Marine Seismic Data
Harff et al. - The Baltic Sea Basin

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