Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2023

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[J] Online Poster

H (Human Geosciences ) » H-GM Geomorphology

[H-GM02] Geomorphology

Fri. May 26, 2023 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Online Poster Zoom Room (6) (Online Poster)

convener:Hitoshi SAITO(Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University), Junko Iwahashi(GSI of Japan), Thomas Parkner(University of Tsukuba, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences), Shintaro Takanami(Meiji University)


On-site poster schedule(2023/5/25 17:15-18:45)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

[HGM02-P01] Some geomorphological studies in geothermal engineering laboratory

*Sachi Wakasa1 (1.Institute of Regional Innovation, Hirosaki University)

Keywords:geothermal energy, geomorphology, regional cooperation

I would like to introduce some of the activities that the author, who specializes in geomorphology, has carried out in the Geothermal Engineering Laboratory, Institute of Regional Innovation, Hirosaki University. Geomorphology is one of the sciences of geography. Topography is the shape of the ground surface, and it is created by internal and external forces such as crustal activity, earthquakes, and the effects of wind and rain. It also varies depending on time and ground surface material. In this work, the author has mainly studied the dating of land surfaces.

On the other hand, integrated geothermal engineering is a comprehensive engineering field that mainly uses geothermal energy such as geothermal energy, groundwater heat, and hot spring heat. Researchers from various fields are conducting research activities in the following fields. Potential survey of geothermal power generation, research and development of survey methods and excavation methods, research and environmental surveys after the start of power plant operation, ground surface surveys, and collaboration with local governments to promote the use of geothermal heat.

The author examined whether it is possible to apply topographic dating to the geothermal potential survey. It is also applied to remote sensing and exploration of geothermal areas using the UAV-SfM method, which has been used in geomorphology in recent years. In addition, I will introduce actual examples of the utilization of hot spring water, and groundwater heat, based on regional cooperation. Among them, I would like to propose how geomorphology can contribute to social and engineering fields.