Deep learning enhanced crack identification on rocks
June 2026
This study focuses on enhancing crack identification in rock surfaces using deep learning techniques. The research proposes a novel convolutional architecture to achieve pixel-level classification for...
Unlocking the potential of legacy data for future geoenergy and storage applications: Porosity and permeability prediction based on machine learning applied to petrographic data
June 2026
Machine learning techniques are increasingly applied in geological research and widely adopted in industry. However, one commonly available dataset remains underutilized: petrographic data from classical...
SeisReconNO: Leveraging a U-Net-Enhanced Fourier neural operator for 3D seismic reconstruction
June 2026
Missing traces in 3D seismic data are a recurring challenge caused by receiver malfunctions, acquisition limitations, and geological or environmental constraints. These gaps hinder accurate interpretation...
A zero-training framework for facies classification using transformer-based vector embeddings
June 2026
Efficient subsurface drilling operations require rapid classification of changing lithology and facies for casing point selection, adjusting drilling fluid, and optimizing surface parameters. We present...
A deep learning based workflow for multicomponent seismic data registration
June 2026
Multicomponent seismic datasets, such as PS (downgoing P-wave and upgoing S-wave), offer significant advantages over conventional PP (downgoing and upgoing P-wave) data for subsurface characterization....
Downscaling of Landsat LST with HotSat-1 data and generative adversarial networks
June 2026
Land Surface Temperature (LST) significantly affects the Earth's energy balance, making it vital for various environmental and scientific studies. Currently, the highest-resolution satellite-based LST...
A hybrid ensemble deep learning model for advanced time series rainfall forecasting using satellite data and climate variability analysis
June 2026
Accurate rainfall prediction is important for climate adaptation, managing water resources, and planning for farming in dry areas and places where data is difficult to obtain. By collecting long-term...
Geo-foundation models and UAV data for post flooding damage assessment in Mozambique
June 2026
Earth Observation (EO) systems combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques have significantly advanced in recent years. The emergence and success of foundational models (FMs), such as ChatGPT...
Scalable variational Gaussian process framework for implicit geological modelling and compositional grade interpolation
June 2026
Geological modelling and estimation of polymetallic ore grades require methods that simultaneously honour spatial heterogeneity, compositional constraints, and predictive uncertainty. We present a scalable...
Optimized LightGBM-based prediction of foundation bearing capacity on spatially variable Bolton sand
June 2026
This study examines the random bearing capacity factor (Nγran) of shallow foundations on spatially variable Bolton sand using random field theory, adaptive meshing technique, and finite element limit...
Stress release coefficient prediction of sandy-gravel soil by extra tree algorithms
June 2026
One of the most significant geotechnical issues that must be addressed during the dams' first impoundment phase is the collapse settling of embankment dams. Due to the fact that it leads dams to undergo...
An open benchmark dataset of synthetic seismic data and real swell noise for evaluating deep learning denoising models
Available online 21 April 2026
Recent advances in deep learning (DL) have been fostered by open benchmark datasets that allow reproducible and systematic evaluation of models. Despite the increasing adoption of DL methods in geophysics,...
Recent advances and challenges of cement bond evaluation based on ultrasonic measurements in cased holes
March 2026
Cement bond quality evaluations are essential for assessing zonal isolation between formation strata, providing crucial information for ensuring environmental and ecological safety in oil and gas exploitation,...
Enhancing fault detection using CHRRA-Unet and focal loss functions for imbalanced data: A case study in Luoping county, Yunnan, China
March 2026
Recent advancements in remote sensing technology have made it easier to detect surface faults. Deep learning, especially convolutional models, offers new potential for automatic fault detection from...
Prediction of the soil–water retention curve of compacted clays using PSO–GA XGBoost
March 2026
Soil–water retention (SWR) is fundamental for understanding the hydro-mechanical behavior of unsaturated clay soils. The soil–water retention curve is typically obtained through extensive and costly...
Hierarchical machine learning for the automatic classification of surface deformation from SAR observations
March 2026
Ground deformation processes, such as landslides and subsidence, cause significant social, economic, and environmental impacts. This study aims to automatically classify ground deformation processes...
Application of machine learning for permeability prediction in heterogeneous carbonate reservoirs
March 2026
Accurate prediction of reservoir permeability based on geostatistical modeling and history matching is often limited by spatial resolution and computational efficiency. To address this limitation, we...
The Fossil Frontier: An answer to the 3-billion fossil question
March 2026
Microfossil analysis is important in subsurface mapping, for example to match strata between wells. This analysis is currently conducted by specialist geoscientists who manually investigate large numbers...
An adaptable hybrid method for lossless airborne lidar data compression
March 2026
Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) point clouds provide high precision spatial data but impose significant storage and transmission challenges, often exceeding one gigabyte per square kilometer. This...
DTPP:An efficient depthwise separable TCN for seismic phase picking
March 2026
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence in seismology, various deep learning-based seismic phase picking models have emerged in recent years. However, existing models face challenges in...
An FCM-based microseismic phase arrival picking method and application
March 2026
Artificial intelligence-based methods for picking microseismic phase arrivals have been widely adopted. However, these methods are frequently challenged by complex and dynamic monitoring scenarios,...
Remote sensing estimation of rice chlorophyll content based on UAV image feature selection and PSO-optimized ensemble learning
March 2026
Chlorophyll content is one crucial indicator of evaluating crop growth and physiological status. Rapid, accurate, and large-scale monitoring of chlorophyll content is vital for the precise diagnosis...
Explainable flood damage assessment using multi-atrous self-attention and vision-language integration
March 2026
Flood disasters triggered by excessive rainfall cause severe damage to infrastructure and pose significant risks to human life. Within the context of disaster management, accurately identifying affected...
Application of YOLOv11 deep learning model for classification and counting ice-rafted debris (IRD) in core sediments in the Arctic Ocean
March 2026
The classification and quantification of ice-rafted debris (IRD) in marine sediments are key to reconstructing glacial-interglacial dynamics and sediment provenance. However, traditional IRD analysis,...
Machine learning-driven permeability prediction in carbonates and sandstones using NMR relaxation data
March 2026
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) has proven to be a powerful tool for in-situ permeability quantification however, it typically requires laboratory calibration, and its accuracy is strongly influenced...