Review article

Prediction of Location of Offshore Groundwater Sources

Siniša Mastelić Ivić orcid.org/0000-0003-4308-0031 ; Faculty of Geodesy, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Hrvoje Tomić orcid.org/0000-0001-6502-2786 ; Faculty of Geodesy, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Boško Pribičević ; Faculty of Geodesy, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Damir Medak ; Faculty of Geodesy, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Lack of potable water is a major global problem. Currently, one fifth of European continent is facing the problem. Sustainable access to safe drinking water is one of UN Millennium Development Goals. Desalinization is an expensive and energy consuming process. On the other hand, large reserves of fresh water can be found at or bellow the ocean bottom. The plans for exploitation of offshore springs are being prepared worldwide, especially in endangered regions. This paper gives the review of research related to the emergence and location of offshore springs. The prediction of location with the aid of modern mathematical and numerical models is analysed. The research is of interdisciplinary character connecting geology, oceanography, hydrography, remote sensing and geostatistics in enabling the sustainable development of Earth.

Keywords

offshore groundwater springs; millennium goals; hydrography

Hrčak ID:

35854

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/35854

Publication date:

13.3.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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