Understanding the fluid and chemical movement in heterogeneous geologic media is critically needed for our global knowledge of the water cycle, as well as in many engineering fields such as water supply, remediation, geothermal power, and petroleum development. A wide range of innovative methods have recently emerged that are capable of estimating the physical properties of such heterogeneous structures including: novel (hydro)geophysical methods, innovative sensors, and in-situ experimental approaches.

The objective of this session is to discuss innovative methods for the quantification of flow and transport in heterogeneous porous and fractured geosystems. We seek submissions that focus on in-situ testing methods, as well as topics related to the interpretation and modelling of in-situ data sets. Contributions may include, for example, advanced single- and/or cross-borehole hydraulic tests, hydrogeophysical imaging techniques, strategies for borehole/borehole interval sealing. We particularly encourage integrative multi-physic methods, i.e. hydraulic, chemical, heat methods that elucidate heterogeneous flow and transport. Ideas for future strategies related to field investigation methods and interpretation of existing data are welcomed.

Solicited people: Hermans Thomas, Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University (thermans@stanford.edu)