| Title | Management of the Salton Sea Scientific Drilling Program |
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| Authors | Aducci, Anthony J.; Klick, Donald W.; Wallace, Raymond H., Jr. |
| Year | 1986 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Drilling; Geophysical Surveys; Geological Survey; Exploration; USA; California; Salton Sea; Case Studies; Logging; Operations; Flow Tests; Hydrothermal; Chemical; NFS; DOE; USGS |
| Abstract | The Salton Sea Scientific Drilling Program was undertaken by the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Geological Survey in order to investigate, by drilling a well and conducting scientific experiments, the roots of the Salton Sea hydrothermal system. A two-element organizational structure was established to focus on integration of the drilling and engineering operations with the scientific activities. This management plan, the delegation of site-operational authority to an on-site coordinating group, and the cooperative spirit of the participants have resulted in achievement of the drilling, engineering, and scientific objectives of the program. |