Interpretation of Seafloor Characteristics in the Western Arabian Sea

Interpretation of geotechnical properties and geomorphologic characteristics of the seafloor and near-subsurface sediments of the western Arabian Sea requires the integration of paleoenvironmental, tectonic, geologic data and associated processes. Present geotechnical and geomorphologic interpretations are limited to published areal studies and qualitative observations. We will apply an integrated approach to demonstrate the spatial complexity of the shallow littoral and adjacent deepwater environments of the western Arabian Sea. The final results will be presented to the Naval Oceanographic Office NAVOCEANO for implementation into operational products that are GIS based.