Call for Papers - Topical Issue on "Measurement and Instrumentation for Coastal and Marine Geology"

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Published on 12 February 2025

Aims and Scope of the Topical Issue

On achieving a critical inference on the continental margins between the sea and the land, marine and coastal geological studies have a crucial part. This study generally encompasses investigations like paleontological and sedimentological studies, geophysical oceanography, ocean floor studies, etc. In identifying the sediment processes, offshore hazards, resource management, shoreline changes, and much more, the mapping and measurement of the coastal environment are very much required. These instrumentation and measurement methods also contribute to the assessment of various mechanisms including the fluid process of waves, mass transport rate, changes in sea bed over time, and ocean current movements. Moreover, these specific functionalities are made possible with the help of measurement technologies like remote sensing, acoustical and optical instruments, lidar coordination, 3D elevated topographical programs, bathymetric charts, etc. On the other hand, roaster samplers, CTD, and acoustic doppler current profilers, submerged drifters float, and moorings are some of the instruments employed in marine geology. These are a few tools and instruments that could likely enhance the evaluation of this dynamic environment and gives suitable management measures. Considering these roles, the advancements in the measurement and instrumentation tools for marine and coastal geological studies effectively contribute to the sustainability of the marine environment.

Focusing on features and structures of the ocean this information-based geologic science is very important to know the fundamental idea and to predict the future of this natural system. In addition, this data acquisition and mapping of geological characteristics like ocean basins, slopes, continental shelves, etc adversely add value to the realm of coastal geology. Along with all these beneficial factors, it is equally important to know about the difficulties faced in this marine geological study. Starting from inadequate drainage walls to place the instruments, expensive methodologies, time-consuming sampling, inconsistent data acquisition, and much more act as some of the issues faced. Making a note of these challenging factors, it is very decisive to rectify them to accomplish full efficiency of this dimensioning process. To attain these prospects, researchers, public and private participants, and other academicians across this domain are invited to provide optimal solutions that aid these present circumstances. Thus, on concluding with future scope for development, this topical issue potentially welcomes researchers from related fields to contribute their ideal works that substantiate a well-equipped sector.

Topics of Interest include, but not limited too:

• Passive observing sensors for the geological and physical study of ocean
• Oceanographic data model: visualization and information management
• Holography and 3D imaging for seafloor mapping in marine geology
• Coastal geology using hyperspectral image measurements
• Advanced calibration tools for acoustic systems in marine geology
• Current measurement technologies for the coastal geological observation platform
• Integration of synthetic aperture and sonar signal processing for marine geological studies
• Latest observing platforms, systems, and instrumentations for marine geology
• Beam propagation technology and instrumentation for ocean floor mapping
• Marine geological studies using computerized deep-water drilling technologies

Guest Editors:

Dr. Fidelis Ibiang Abam (MGE)
Professor, Mechanical Engineering,
University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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Prof. MacManus C. Ndukwu
Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria
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Prof. Olumuyiwa Yinus Odufuwa
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering,
Central University of Technology, South Africa
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