Catalog Record
Data and Report from S&T Project 21049: Improving Subsurface Characterization with Monitoring While Drilling Technology
The use of Monitoring While Drilling (MWD) for geotechnical explorations represents the state-of-the-art in data acquisition and value-added information gathering; however, unlike many cutting-edge technologies, it utilizes proven hardware, albeit in a unique way, with minimal changes to current processes or training for field personnel. Combining the MWD data with geologic logs and other site characterization tools is the future of site exploration and, given the rapid adoption across other industries (oil and gas, grouting, drilling for blasting, etc.), is a tool that geotechnical engineers can look forward to incorporating into their standard processes in the very near future.
Generation Effort
S&T Project 21049: Improving Subsurface Characterization with Monitoring While Drilling Technology
Themes
Infrastructure and Assets
Reclamation Project
Reclamation Program
Science and Technology Program
Location Information
Location Name
Reclamation Technical Service Center (TSC)
Location Description
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Technical Service Center (TSC) provides innovative solutions to water and power resource issues. The TSC consists of approximately 565 scientists, engineers, and other professional and office staff, and operates a world-class materials and hydraulic engineering laboratory. TSC's mission is to be Reclamation’s preferred provider of science and engineering services, and to be the preferred employer of engineers and scientists in the U.S. TSC values are founded on personal and professional integrity. The TSC is located at the Denver Federal Center, 6th and Kipling, Building 67, Denver, Colorado 80225-0007.
Location Parent
State(s)
Colorado
Unified Region(s)
Upper Colorado Basin
Timezone
MT
Elevation
5,619 ft
Vertical Datum
NAVD88
Coordinates (lat, long)
See
Location Details
Horizontal Datum
WGS84
