Use of a Geosimplan study to assess the need for further exploration of the Selby Coalfield

This report investigates the necessity of further exploration of the Selby Coalfield, concluding that further exploration around each specific shaft site is required.

Produced by Liz Anderson on behalf of the National Coal Board. This report is followed up by the “The need for tactical exploration of the Selby Coalfield” report.

Part 710/20/2 of the Operational Research Executive folder which covers July 1970 to January 1978. The reference for this folder is COAL 101/533.

Contents:
1. Introduction
2. The aims of the exercise and the method used
3. Assumptions
4. Results
5. Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendix 1 – Performance Assumptions
Appendix 2 – Planning Restrictions

Date
January 1975
Ref no
R2G/Coal/003
Level
Item
Archive
Access status
This item is available to view at the National Archives.
Extent
7 A4 pages.
Theme
Coalfield
Decade
  • Decade