Subsurface Data Assimilation
Theory and Applications
- 1st Edition - June 15, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Xiaodong Luo, Olwijn Leeuwenburgh, Alexandre Anoze Emerick
- Language: English
Subsurface Data Assimilation: Theory and Applications provides a comprehensive exploration of data assimilation algorithms applied to subsurface characterization and monito… Read more
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Description
Description
Hierarchical data assimilation procedures for carbon storage with uncertain geological scenarios are discussed, along with applications of data assimilation in geothermal energy contexts. The book also addresses practical uncertainty management practices and challenges related to CO2 storage and geothermal energy projects.
Key features
Key features
- Bridges the potential gaps between theoretical analysis and practical applicability
- Analyzes state-of-the-art research fronts in subsurface data assimilation problems
- Describes hands-on experience from respective field experts in diverse subsurface data assimilation cases
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Recent Progresses of Data Assimilation Methods Applied to Subsurface Characterization and Monitoring Problems
2. Multilevel Data Assimilation
3. Coupled Data Assimilation and Machine Learning
4. Generative Neural Networks for Geological Parameterization
5. Latent-Space Data Assimilation (LSDA): Leveraging Deep Learning for Feature-Based Analysis and Forecasting
6. Geostatistical Seismic Inversion
Part II: Applications to Various Subsurface Problems
7. CO₂ Monitoring
8. Geologic CO2 Sequestration
9. Earthquake or CO2 Storage
10. Hierarchical Data Assimilation Procedures for Carbon Storage with Uncertain Geological Scenario
11. Geothermal Energy
12. Practical Uncertainty Management, Practices, and Challenges in CO2 Storage/Geothermal Energy
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 15, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Xiaodong Luo
Xiaodong Luo has more than 10 years of experience in research, developments and applications of ensemble-based data assimilation methods to subsurface characterization and monitoring problems, and is currently leading two projects in the NCS2030 petro-center, Norway, on geological CO2 and H2 storage. Dr. Luo’s recent technical developments were incorporated into a US Geological Survey (USGS) software and Equinor's Ensemble Reservoir Tool (ERT). Dr. Luo is an associate editor of the journal Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, and a recipient of Outstanding Reviewer Award in the Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (2019) and the SPE Journal (2023).
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Olwijn Leeuwenburgh
Olwijn Leeuwenburgh is Senior Scientist at The Geological Survey of the Netherlands, which is part of TNO, the national organisation for applied scientific research. He has 22 years of experience with adjoint-based and ensemble-based data assimilation in ocean and subsurface models. Current research interests include the use of uncertainty quantification and data assimilation methods for evaluation of monitoring strategies, especially in the context of CO2 storage operations. He has supervised 15 MSc students and co-supervised 4 PhD students at Delft University of Technology.
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Alexandre Anoze Emerick
Alexandre A. Emerick is a Senior Advisor at the Petrobras Research Center in Rio de Janeiro, bringing over 20 years of experience in applied research in reservoir engineering. His research interests include reservoir simulation, data assimilation, uncertainty quantification and optimization. Dr. Emerick has authored and/or coauthored 30 papers peer-reviewed journals. He holds a PhD degree in petroleum engineering from The University of Tulsa. Dr. Emerick received the Outstanding Service Award as SPE Journal technical editor in 2013 and 2014.