PRSS to aid palaeocontinental reconstructions simulation research

doi:10.1016/j.cageo.2013.01.001

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	PRSS to aid palaeocontinental reconstructions simulation research
	Liang Feng 4; Chen Jianpingb 2; Yu Miaob 2; Gong Fuxiub 2; Yu Pingping 1,2; Tian Huib 2
刊名	COMPUTERS & GEOSCIENCES
	2013
卷号	54 页码:171-177
关键词	Euler's theorem Palaeomagnetism Spherical geometric theorem
ISSN号	0098-3004;EI 1873-7803
DOI	10.1016/j.cageo.2013.01.001
英文摘要	The palaeocontinental reconstructions have been a hot issue in global tectonics and geodynamics research. In addition, the development of computers promises new methods and means for quantitative analysis of the palaeocontinental reconstructions. Therefore, the Palaeocontinental Reconstructions Simulation System (PRSS) was independently developed using a set of methods based on paleomagnetism, computer models of plate tectonics, motion characteristics on a spherical surface and relevant mathematical algorithms to analyse quantitatively and simulate dynamically plate motions during geologic history. Also, we concluded that the method of reconstructions, especially for small terranes from Mesozoic, could be summarized into four steps: (1) reconstruct the absolute positions at several different geological ages on the basis of paleomagnetic data which constrain palaeolatitude; (2) use a variety of information (e.g., palaeontology, lithofacies, paleoclimate etc.) to constrain palaeolongitude; (3) construct Euler poles to describe relative motion for each pair of continents; and (4) calculate Euler poles by concatenating Euler poles of relative motion to determine continents motion history. Practical application effect proves that this method and the software can accurately simulate and intuitively show the state and the trajectories of plate's motion at different stages in the geologic history, which provides a solid foundation for research on geologic history and geodynamics. The paper gives a detailed description of the functions and relevant algorithms of PRSS. Crown Copyright (C) 2013 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
学科主题	构造地质学
WOS关键词	PLATE-TECTONIC RECONSTRUCTIONS ; ATLANTIC ; CONTINENTS ; FIT
WOS研究方向	Computer Science ; Geology
语种	英语
出版者	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
WOS记录号	WOS:000318376900020
内容类型	期刊论文
源URL	[http://119.78.100.197/handle/2HKVOGP0/40016]
专题	中国地质科学院矿产资源研究所
作者单位	1.Chinese Acad Geol Sci, Inst Mineral Resources, Beijing 100037, Peoples R China. 2.China Univ Geosci, Beijing 100083, Peoples R China. 3.Land Resources Informat Dev & Res Key Lab Beijing, Beijing 100083, Peoples R China. 4.中国地质科学院矿产资源研究所
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Liang Feng,Chen Jianpingb,Yu Miaob,et al. PRSS to aid palaeocontinental reconstructions simulation research[J]. COMPUTERS & GEOSCIENCES,2013,54:171-177.
APA	Liang Feng,Chen Jianpingb,Yu Miaob,Gong Fuxiub,Yu Pingping,&Tian Huib.(2013).PRSS to aid palaeocontinental reconstructions simulation research.COMPUTERS & GEOSCIENCES,54,171-177.
MLA	Liang Feng,et al."PRSS to aid palaeocontinental reconstructions simulation research".COMPUTERS & GEOSCIENCES 54(2013):171-177.