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What do students do? Training, research and learning: developing skills for the next generation of near-surface geophysicists (2010)
Journal Article
Pringle. (2010). What do students do? Training, research and learning: developing skills for the next generation of near-surface geophysicists. Near Surface Geophysics, 445 -450. https://doi.org/10.3997/1873-0604.2010060

In the past decade, degree programmes throughout Europe have changed dramatically and near-surface geophysics is now commonly taught as a minor component of other undergraduate geoscience and related degree programmes. As a consequence, there has bee... Read More about What do students do? Training, research and learning: developing skills for the next generation of near-surface geophysicists.

Capturing stratigraphic and sedimentological complexity from submarine channel complex outcrops to digital 3D models, Karoo Basin, South Africa (2010)
Journal Article
Pringle. (2010). Capturing stratigraphic and sedimentological complexity from submarine channel complex outcrops to digital 3D models, Karoo Basin, South Africa. Petroleum Geoscience, 307 - 330 (24). https://doi.org/10.1144/1354-079309-028

Submarine slope channel-fills form complicated stratigraphy and lithofacies distributions through repeated phases of erosion and deposition. This provides a challenge to accurate 3D modelling, particularly in representing lithofacies transitions with... Read More about Capturing stratigraphic and sedimentological complexity from submarine channel complex outcrops to digital 3D models, Karoo Basin, South Africa.

Geophysics and the search of freshwater bodies: a review (2010)
Journal Article
Pringle. (2010). Geophysics and the search of freshwater bodies: a review. Science and Justice, 141 -149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2009.09.001

Geophysics may assist scent dogs and divers in the search of water bodies for human and animal remains, contraband, weapons and explosives by surveying large areas rapidly and identifying targets or environmental hazards. The most commonly applied me... Read More about Geophysics and the search of freshwater bodies: a review.

Electrical resistivity survey to search for a recent clandestine burial of a homicide victim, UK. (2010)
Journal Article
Pringle. (2010). Electrical resistivity survey to search for a recent clandestine burial of a homicide victim, UK. Forensic Science International, e1 - e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.04.023

This case report details an electrical resistivity survey to assist the search for a suspected 1-year-old clandestine burial of a murder victim in North Wales in the UK. Conventional search techniques (victim recovery dogs and probing) proved unsucce... Read More about Electrical resistivity survey to search for a recent clandestine burial of a homicide victim, UK..

Training the next generation of near-surface geophysicists: team-based, student-led, problem-solving field exercises, Cumbria, UK (2010)
Journal Article
Pringle. (2010). Training the next generation of near-surface geophysicists: team-based, student-led, problem-solving field exercises, Cumbria, UK. Near Surface Geophysics, 503 -517. https://doi.org/10.3997/1873-0604.2010050

Discussions with employers of graduate applied geophysicists (reinforced by recent literature) indicate a progressive reduction in the numeracy and literacy of graduating students. In particular, there is a perception that problem-solving and quantit... Read More about Training the next generation of near-surface geophysicists: team-based, student-led, problem-solving field exercises, Cumbria, UK.

Using soil and groundwater data to understand resistivity surveys over a simulated clandestine grave (2009)
Book
Jervis, J. R., Pringle, J. K., Cassella, J. P., & Tuckwell, G. (2009). Using soil and groundwater data to understand resistivity surveys over a simulated clandestine grave. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9204-6_17

Geophysical electrical resistivity surveys have been used in a number of attempts to locate clandestine ‘shallow’ graves, based on the valid assumption that a grave may represent a contrast in the electrical properties of the ground compared to ‘back... Read More about Using soil and groundwater data to understand resistivity surveys over a simulated clandestine grave.

Comparison of time-lapse GPR and resistivity over simulated clandestine graves (2009)
Conference Proceeding
Pringle, J., Jervis, J., & Tuckwell, G. (2009). Comparison of time-lapse GPR and resistivity over simulated clandestine graves. . https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.20146988

Forensic geophysics should be an invaluable tool to assist search teams to detect and locate clandestine graves of buried murder victims. At present however, geophysics is under-utilised and currently used techniques may not be optimal for specific t... Read More about Comparison of time-lapse GPR and resistivity over simulated clandestine graves.

Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: High-Resolution Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, Northern Spain (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Pringle. (2008, December). Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: High-Resolution Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, Northern Spain. Presented at 28th Annual GCSSEPM Foundation Bob F. Perkins Research Conference, Houston, Texas

Turbidite channel systems are a common target in exploring for petroleum reservoirs though their internal architectures can be highly varied. To investigate channel architectures in turbidite systems, the spectacularly exposed, Ainsa II channel in th... Read More about Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: High-Resolution Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, Northern Spain.

Facies characteristics in a semi-confined basin: from high net:gross channelized sheets to lower net:gross onlap margins. Grand Coyer basin, SE France (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Pringle. (2008, December). Facies characteristics in a semi-confined basin: from high net:gross channelized sheets to lower net:gross onlap margins. Grand Coyer basin, SE France. Presented at 28th Annual GCSSEPM Foundation Bob F. Perkins Research Conference, Houston, Texas

Common stratigraphic-trap reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico and along the margins of the Atlantic are found within channelized (e.g., Tahoe) or basin margin settings (e.g., Auger, Mars). These are frequently within small, structurally controlled and t... Read More about Facies characteristics in a semi-confined basin: from high net:gross channelized sheets to lower net:gross onlap margins. Grand Coyer basin, SE France.

Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, northern Spain. (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Pringle. (2008, December). Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, northern Spain. Presented at 28th Annual GCSSEPM Foundation Bob F. Perkins Research Conference, Houston, Texas

With deep-water basins becoming mature exploration areas, and the number of undrilled structural traps diminishing, stratigraphic traps are growing increasingly important. Onlapping turbidite sands are a common stratigraphic trap type in confined bas... Read More about Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, northern Spain..

Geophysical characterization of derelict coalmine workings and mineshaft detection: a case study from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom (2008)
Journal Article
Stimpson, Pringle, Pringle, J., Stimpson, I., Toon, S., Caunt, S., …Styles, P. (2008). Geophysical characterization of derelict coalmine workings and mineshaft detection: a case study from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. Near Surface Geophysics, 6(3), 185 -194. https://doi.org/10.3997/1873-0604.2008014

A study site of derelict coalmine workings near Shrewsbury, United Kingdom was the focus for multi-phase, near-surface geophysical investigations. Investigation objectives were: 1) site characterization for remaining relict infrastructure foundations... Read More about Geophysical characterization of derelict coalmine workings and mineshaft detection: a case study from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.

Multidisciplinary investigations at Stalag Luft III Allied prisoner-of-war camp: The site of the 1944 "Great Escape," Zagan, Western Poland (2007)
Journal Article
Pringle. (2007). Multidisciplinary investigations at Stalag Luft III Allied prisoner-of-war camp: The site of the 1944 "Great Escape," Zagan, Western Poland. Geoarchaeology, 729 - 746. https://doi.org/10.1002/gea.20184

Stalag Luft III, situated in Zagan, Poland (formerly eastern Germany), was the site of a World War II Allied aviator prisoner of war (POW) camp famous for repeat escape attempts—notably the mass escape of 76 POWs in March 1944, shown in the 1963 film... Read More about Multidisciplinary investigations at Stalag Luft III Allied prisoner-of-war camp: The site of the 1944 "Great Escape," Zagan, Western Poland.

Forensic geology: getting geological principals and practices into the classroom (2007)
Journal Article
Pringle. (2007). Forensic geology: getting geological principals and practices into the classroom

Forensic science features in a number of popular television series. This has led to a widespread interest in the application of scientific principles and practice to the world of crime detection and has resulted in a tremendous increase in forensic s... Read More about Forensic geology: getting geological principals and practices into the classroom.

Virtual outcrop models of petroleum reservoir outcrop analogues – a review of the current state-of-the-art (2006)
Journal Article
Pringle. (2006). Virtual outcrop models of petroleum reservoir outcrop analogues – a review of the current state-of-the-art. First Break, 33 - 42 (10). https://doi.org/10.3997/1365-2397.2006005

A subsurface reservoir model is a computer based representation of petrophysical parameters such a porosity, permeability, fluid saturation, etc. Given that direct measurement of these parameters is limited to a few wells it is necessary to extrapola... Read More about Virtual outcrop models of petroleum reservoir outcrop analogues – a review of the current state-of-the-art.

Virtual geological outcrops - Fieldwork and analysis made less exhaustive? (2004)
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Pringle. (2004). Virtual geological outcrops - Fieldwork and analysis made less exhaustive?

For geologists studying outcrops in the field, there is an ever-increasing need for the acquisition of accurate and comprehensive data, whatever their purpose. Fortunately, this need is mirrored by an expanding range of digital data capturing technol... Read More about Virtual geological outcrops - Fieldwork and analysis made less exhaustive?.

Preliminary lidar survey results from Peak Cavern vestibule, Derbys, UK (2003)
Journal Article
Pringle. (2003). Preliminary lidar survey results from Peak Cavern vestibule, Derbys, UK

A third phase of investigation of the Peak Cavern Vestibule, using cutting-edge LIDAR total station equipment, obtained a 16.8 million co-ordinate data point cloud, which was re-sampled into a digitally-rendered, 3-D triangular surface model. Visuali... Read More about Preliminary lidar survey results from Peak Cavern vestibule, Derbys, UK.