Modeling of Sedimentary Processes and Stratigraphy References

Introduction
Recommendations
Stratigraphic modeling
Carbonate Sedimentary Processes
Siliciclastic Sedimentary Processes
Basin Modeling References

Introduction (top)

A literature search was initiated for the purpose of understanding the state of the art of stratigraphic simulation and gaining a better understanding of important sedimentologic processes. We have placed a special emphasis on what processes are important to include in a simulation of carbonate buildups. This report includes the results of that study and is divided into several sections.

Section one includes the recommendations that the authors are making for building a computer model or refining an existing model. This section includes a list of books that we think ware valuable references that should be consulted when building a model. This section also includes a description and e-mail list of the Geologic Modeling Society of Houston.

Section two is devoted to the state of the art of stratigraphic modeling. We have included segments on 20 modelers that we think are or have been the most important for stratigraphic simulation of both carbonates and siliciclastics. For each modeler, we have included addresses, e-mail addresses, websites, short descriptions, references and selected papers where applicable. These are followed by extensive lists of other references on carbonate and siliciclastic stratigraphic simulation.

Section three includes sections on processes and sedimentation that include references on carbonate erosion, transport, shedding, peloid formation and other modern processes. Included is a list of references on quantitative data from modern carbonate environments that should be useful in building a model. This reference list is from a report called: Assessing dimensions and controlling parameters in carbonate depositional systems by Gregor Eberli and others at the University of Miami. We think these references should be useful when building algorithms that simulate various processes.

We hope this literature search will be of value to you. Please don't hesitate to call if you need our help or can add to this list yourself.
Langhorne Smith: Center for Stratigraphy & Paleontology - New York State Museum E-mail contact
Christopher G. St. C. Kendall, University of South Carolina E-mail contact

Recommendations (top)

Stratigraphic modeling (top)

• List of important computer modelers and their references (view)
• More carbonate modeling references (view)
• More siliciclastic modeling references (view)
• Fuzzy logic (view)
• Email list for Geologic Modeling Society of Houston (view)
• List of essential books (view)
• Essential stratigraphy references (view)

• Carbonate erosion, transport and shedding (view)
• Origin and distribution of peloids (view)
• Modeling parameters from modern carbonate environments (view)

• Siliciclastic erosion and transport (view)

• Basin Modeling (view)