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WA YP Speakers Night & 2018 Mentoring Program Introduction

PESA WA and ASEG WA are joining together to support the Young Professionals of the petroleum industry by organising two initiatives: Speakers Night and a Mentoring Program.

Speakers Night

A “Speakers Night” will be started where young professionals will have the opportunity to present their work to other young professionals in a safe and welcoming environment. The “Speakers Nights,” will allow young professionals to become more confident making presentations to an audience, a skill that is very valuable for most people in our profession.  

Our first speaker is Amy Millar, whose joint work won the Best Oral Presentation in the Energy Section of the AEGC held in Sydney during February 2018. After Amy has made her presentation, Simon Molyneux, an experienced oil and gas professional will be sharing his career path. There will then be a Q&A session and discussion about presentation experiences from another young professional who presented at the AEGC 2018.

If you are interested in presenting or would like to nominate someone to present please email Jordan McGlew (jordan.mcglew@gmail.com).

Refreshments and finger food will be provided.
Please register for catering purposes prior to close of business Monday 9 April 2018

Joint Mentoring Program

PESA WA and ASEG WA are initiating a "Joint Mentoring Program" to create an opportunity for young and junior professionals to increase their capability using the support and guidance from experienced professionals.  An overview of the mentoring program will be presented at the first ASEG – PESA Young Professionals Speakers Night. The mentoring program is FREE for PESA and ASEG members.

Please register your interest before April 30^th by sending an email to:   wa-mentoring@pesa.com.au (Ishtar Barranco  &  Simon Molyneux) or  wasecretary@aseg.com.au (Carolina Pimentel)

Application of the passive seismic Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) technique for embankment integrity monitoring (and a bit more)

Embankments are common features in mine sites necessary for tailings storage, surface water management or general infrastructure such as dewatering ponds. Differing construction methodologies, from loosely placed waste material to engineered embankments with individually compacted lifts, will achieve varying density, strength and permeability. Conventional construction quality assurance is however not always possible without causing significant interruptions to the construction program. Estimating levees’ bulk shear wave velocities via passive seismic HVSR surveying as a proxy for stiffness is a practical, continuous and non-invasive method that can be carried out with limited construction interruption. Field data acquired over the length of several embankment types demonstrate the very good correlation between estimated shear wave velocities and the levees’ degree of compaction. As a result, alternative construction methodologies can be quantitatively benchmarked against an apparent shear wave velocity spectrum with fully engineered embankments and loose waste dumps as end-members. Collection of repeated measurements over time also discriminates stable embankments from altering ones, and constitutes a cost-effective way to identify possible zones of weakness before hazardous failure.

Regis Neroni graduated in 2006 with a French Master’s degree in Geosciences, Environment and Risks from Strasbourg University. After spending a few years undertaking ground electrical surveys in outback Australia, he consulted to numerous mineral exploration companies with active projects mainly in Australia, SE Asia and Africa, alongside some of the most talented consulting geophysicists in Australia. He then worked as a company geophysicist for Barrick and Rio Tinto where he took part in multi-commodity exploration programs throughout Australasia. He is currently Fortescue Metals Group’s Lead Geophysicist and steers the company’s geophysical endeavours across their Pilbara-based operations and exploration projects in Australia and South America.

Refreshments and finger food will be provided.
Please register for catering purposes prior to close of business Monday 12 March 2018

DATA VISUALISATION & INTEGRATION: AN UNDERGRADUATE PERSPECTIVE ON THE FRANK ARNOTT AWARD
Mike Reiger, Larissa Collins, Ben Kay, Angus Nixon, Sarah McDonald, Teagan Romyn, Kiryeong Lee, Melissa Stinear, Racheal Mahlknecht, Jianan Chen, Jamieson Woolcock

School of Physical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia

Over the summer of 2016/17, a team of students from the University of Adelaide were brought together to develop a unique proposal for the Frank Arnott Geophysical Challenge (http://www.frankarnottaward.com), with a focus on data integration and visualisation.

Geoscientific data is critical to exploration success, yet as projects move deeper under cover it is more critical than ever to maximise the value of existing data. Our challenge was to develop a means of integrating and manipulating the data to provide a clearer picture to better tell the story of the geological structures of the Gawler Craton. For this we used  Wavelet Transformations to alter 2D geophysical datasets into 3D datasets using the Poisson Wavelet and to work out the Fractal Dimensions. Subsequently we were tasked with  developing an innovative method of visualising that data to give a unique experience and improve interaction and comprehension of the data. This was achieved by interactively projecting data onto a 3D surface to be able to locate areas of interest and see through the subsurface to better understand the geology.

Ultimately the aim of this project is to lend itself to the exploration industry and examine new ways to approach the challenges faced by geoscientists today and tomorrow. We developed a simple method of data integration and visualisation that uses all open source programs and accessible materials.

Drinks and food from 5:30 pm, in the upstairs bar
Presentations beginning at 6:15 pm
Members: free, Non-members $10, Students: $2

Two full day workshops being held prior the AEGC 2018 Conference offer a unique insight into the structural framework and complex mechanism that dictate the petroleum and mineral systems in various sedimentary basins.

One is entitled "Practical geological interpretation of potential field data sets and the importance of basement" while the other is entitled "Structural Interpretation in Exploration Geology, Extension, Compression and Salt".

See the conference website for more details.

ESWA are pleased to be hosting an event to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Join us for a live stream event on Monday the 12th of February, 2018.

Outstanding women in Science will be presenting, through our YouTube Channel, from 10am to 2pm.

Jump on and off the live feed whenever you like and submit questions straight to our YouTube event.

For more information on how to access the event (very easy) and a schedule of speakers (and their biographies) please visit our event page on the ESWA website.

We hope to engage as many people as possible and encourage you to share this event far and wide. Please consider jumping on with your classes (girls and boys) across the course of the day or even making it available to students during breaks (perhaps in the auditorium or gym?)

Registration is now open for the EAGE Annual 2018, the 80th Conference & Exhibition and the world's largest and most comprehensive multi-disciplinary geoscience and engineering event.

With an in-depth technical programme (boasting its highest ever number of submissions), short courses, workshops, field trips, a fantastic social programme, and capped off by an extensive exhibition of the world's largest and most innovative companies in energy, geoscience and engineering, the EAGE Annual has something to offer everyone in the field.

Join us in Copenhagen (11-14 June) and take part in the conversations that will define the future of geoscience.

Workshops Programme

Do you want to actively participate in our Workshop Programme during the EAGE Annual 2018? Now is your chance to do so!

Several of our workshops have an open Call for Abstracts. Check the workshop descriptions for further details on how to submit. 

• WS01: Seismic Imaging with Ray and Waves - Where do we stand? Part I: Velocity EstimationDeadline: 15 February
• WS02: Data Integration in Geoscience - Perspectives for Computational MethodsDeadline: 15 February
• WS07: Seismic Imaging with Ray and Waves - Where do we stand? Part II: ImagingDeadline: 15 February
• WS08: Fibre Optic Sensors in Surface and Borehole GeophysicsDeadline: 16 February 
• WS09: Improving the use of seismic data for reservoir model definition and updateDeadline: 12 February
• WS14: The Effect of Seismic Surveys on the Marine EnvironmentDeadline: 15 February 
• WS15: Risk and Uncertainty in Petroleum ExplorationDeadline: 21 February 

Registration

RFG2018 is the first IUGS event to be held between Quadrennial IUGS International Geological Congresses, and the first to be focused on a specific topic. The conference will examine the critical natural resources that led to the development of the human race over the last 10,000 years, and remain fundamental to our existence – Energy, Minerals and Water. These themes will be looked at from the perspective of the Earth and the knowledge that underpins the future availability and responsible use of resources. Sessions will focus on the interplay among earth science, human ingenuity, new technologies, and environmental and human challenges, in the context of a world that is changing dramatically and unpredictably. This is a unique opportunity to participate in a conference with implications for a sustainable future.

The AGCC 2018 is partnering with the RFG2018 Conference.

The RFG2018 Conference website is here. Submissions for abstracts close 12 February, 2018.

Webinar (SAS): Introduction to Applied Depth Imaging

The Houston Geophysical Society advise of a webinar on Applied Depth Imaging to be held over four days.

The goal of this course is for the participant to gain an understanding of the basic concepts and practical aspects used in depth velocity model building and depth imaging in an intuitive manner. The participant will be exposed to depth imaging practices currently in use through the description of workflows illustrated with synthetic and field data examples for a variety of complex geology scenarios. The theoretical content is kept to a minimum required to emphasize the practical aspects. This course is designed for geophysicists, geoscientists, geologists, time processors, junior depth imagers and seismic and geologic interpretation specialists seeking a practical understanding of depth velocity model building and imaging.

1. Introduction to the course
2. Depth migration fundamentals
3. Understanding seismic velocities     
4. Practical understanding of velocity anisotropy
5. Review of velocity estimation methods used for depth imaging 
6. Seismic data conditioning for depth imaging
7. Isotropic and anisotropic velocity model building and imaging in practice
8. Optimization of seismic images for a more reliable geologic interpretation
9. Overview of emerging velocity model building and imaging methods

Ruben Martinez is a Petroleum Geoscience Consultant and Instructor with Reservoir Geoscience, LLC. He is author and co-author of more than 70 technical papers published and/or presented at international conferences and 12 patents on seismic data acquisition, processing and imaging. He has taught numerous courses, and conducted seminars and workshops on seismic processing and imaging.

More details, including pricing, can be found at the Webinar's website.

The 13th SEGJ International Symposium will be held at the International Exchange Building, National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, Tokyo, Japan.

The theme of the 13th symposium encompasses the role of applied geophysics in the sustainable development of human societes. All interested scientsts and engineers are invited to join a diverse group of specialists for stimulating discussions in face-to-face meeings. We welcome the contributon of younger colleagues.

Proposed technical sessions

• Environmental and Engineering Application

• Seismic/Geodetic Imaging Technologies

• Sensors and Acquisition Technologies

• Imaging/Interpretation Case Studies

• DC/EM Imaging Technologies

• Reservoir Characterization

• Time-lapse/Monitoring

• Rock Physics

• Mining Geophysics

• Gravity and Magnetics

• GPR Imaging Technologies

• Disaster Mitigation Applications

Critical Dates

• Call for Abstracts open: 20 January 2018
• Deadline for Abstract submission: 30 March 2018
• Call for Extended Abstracts open: 31 May 2018
• Deadline for Extended Abstract submission: 30 June 2018
• Registration open: 1 June 2018
• Deadline for Pre-registration: 10 September 2018
• On-site registaration: 12 - 14 November 2018

Big Issues and Ideas in Geoscience is designed to highlight the fundamental role that Geoscience has as a major field of science throughout the Asia Pacific Region. The Convention (AGCC 2018) will be the largest Geoscience event to be held in Australasia since 2012, with delegates from all branches of Geoscience plus experts in mining, energy, engineering, environment and other disciplines interested in resource development expected to attend.

AGCC 2018 is supported by all eight Member Organisations of the Australian Geoscience Council, and is proudly sponsored by Geoscience Australia.

Please click here for the AGCC 2018 First Circular

BUSINESS MEETINGS AT AGCC 2018

All AGC Member Organisations, special interest groups, standing committees and other Geoscience-related bodies are invited to conduct their business meetings at the Convention and take advantage of the synergies and networking opportunities offered by such a large event.

AGCC 2018 will incorporate the GSA's Australian Earth Science Convention for 2018 and the 2018 Australian University Geoscience Education Network (AUGEN) meeting. 

If you are interested in proposing a business meeting, please click here

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