Title :
Methane discharge from a submarine mud volcano - A multiple-method approach
Author :
Sauter, E.J. ; Wegener, A.
Author_Institution :
Alfred Wegener Inst. for Polar & Marine Res., Bremerhaven
Abstract :
Submarine methane discharge manifests in different forms and occurs on different spatial scales. Physical, biological and geochemical processes interact at the seafloor. Comprehension and description of such complex systems requires a suite of different sampling and in situ measurement technologies. As an example, investigations carried out at a submarine mud volcano are described. Multi-method investigations are challenging in respect to handling, technical inter-operability as well as synchronization and integration of the data obtained.
Keywords :
geochemistry; oceanographic techniques; organic compounds; seafloor phenomena; volcanology; biological process; data integration; geochemical process; handling; methane discharge; seafloor phenomena; submarine mud volcano; synchronization; technical interoperability; Fault location; Hidden Markov models; Ocean temperature; Remotely operated vehicles; Sampling methods; Sea floor; Sea surface; Surface topography; Underwater vehicles; Volcanoes;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2008
Conference_Location :
Quebec City, QC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2619-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2620-1
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2008.5151895
