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Density and porosity estimates from borehole gravity data in the Castle Pines #3, #2, and #1 water wells, Douglas County, Colorado

January 1, 1977

Borehole gravity surveys were carried out in the Castle Pines #3, #2, and #1 water wells using the U.S. Geological Survey-LaCoste and Romberg borehole gravity meter (McCulloh and others, 1967a; McCulloh and others, 1967b). The objectives were to estimate the density and porosity of the formations penetrated, and to determine the precision and repeatability of borehole gravity data in shallow wells. A detailed account of field techniques and analysis of data quality has been given by Byerley (1977). This report tabulates the borehole gravity data collected, and presents densities and porosities computed from the subsurface gravity data.

Publication Year 1977
Title Density and porosity estimates from borehole gravity data in the Castle Pines #3, #2, and #1 water wells, Douglas County, Colorado
DOI 10.3133/ofr77875
Authors Keith Byerley, J. W. Schmoker
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 77-875
Index ID ofr77875
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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