Heat Flow

A child heat flow measurement refers to the heat flow data obtained from a specific, typically vertical, depth interval within a larger dataset, such as that from a borehole. These measurements represent localized heat flow at particular depths, capturing the rate at which heat is conducted through the Earth at that specific interval. By averaging these child measurements across several depth intervals, scientists can determine the overall surface heat flow for the area. Child heat flow measurements are essential for capturing variations in thermal conductivity and temperature gradients within the subsurface, allowing for a more accurate assessment of the Earth's heat flow at the surface.

Defined by

International Heat Flow Commission

Repository

https://github.com/ihfc-iugg/ghfdb-portal

Documentation

https://github.com/ihfc-iugg/ghfdb-portal

Cite as

Fuchs, S., et al. (2021). A new database structure for the IHFC Global Heat Flow Database. International Journal of Terrestrial Heat Flow and Applications, 4(1), pp.1-14.