Sedapp v2021: a nonlinear diffusion-based forward stratigraphic model for shallow marine environments
<p>The formation of stratigraphy in shallow marine environments has long been an important topic within the geologic community. Although many advances have been made in the field of forward stratigraphic modeling (FSM), there are still some areas that can be improved in the existing models. In...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Geoscientific Model Development |
| Online Access: | https://gmd.copernicus.org/articles/14/4925/2021/gmd-14-4925-2021.pdf |
| Summary: | <p>The formation of stratigraphy in shallow marine environments has long been
an important topic within the geologic community. Although many advances
have been made in the field of forward stratigraphic modeling (FSM), there
are still some areas that can be improved in the existing models. In this
work, the authors present our recent development and application of Sedapp, which is
a new nonlinear open-source R code for FSM. This code uses an integrated
depth–distance related function as the expression of the transport
coefficient to underpin the FSM with more alongshore details. In addition
to conventional parameters, a negative-feedback sediment supply rate and a
differentiated deposition–erosion ratio were also introduced. All parameters
were implemented in a nonlinear manner. Sedapp is a 2DH tool that is also
capable of running 1DH scenarios. Two simplified case studies were
conducted. The results showed that Sedapp not only assists in geologic
interpretation but is also an efficient tool for internal architecture
predictions.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1991-959X 1991-9603 |