Patrick Dobson

Publications

Articles

Dobson, P., Sonnenthal, E., Kennedy, M., Van Soest, T., and Lewicki, J. (2006) Temporal changes in noble gas compositions within the Aidlin sector of The Geysers geothermal system. Transactions, Geothermal Resources Council, 2006 Annual Meeting (LBNL #60159)

Dobson, P., Sonnenthal, E., Lewicki, J., and Kennedy, M. (2006) Evaluation of C-14 as a natural tracer for injected fluids at the Aidlin sector of The Geysers geothermal system through modeling of mineral-water-gas reactions. Proceedings, TOUGH Symposium 2006, LBNL, Berkeley, CA, May 15-17, 2006 (LBNL #60321)

Dobson, P.F., Blank, J.G., Maruyama, S., and Liou, J.G. (2006) Petrology and geochemistry of boninite series volcanic rocks, Chichi-jima, Bonin Islands, Japan, International Geology Review 48, 669–701 (LBNL #57671)

Fayek, M., Ren, M., Goodell, P., Dobson, P., Saucedo, A., Kelts, A., Utsunomiya, S., Ewing, R.C., Riciputi, L.R., and Reyes, I. (2006) Paragenesis and geochronology of the Nopal I uranium deposit, Mexico. 2006 International High Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, April 30-May 4, 2006, Las Vegas, NV, American Nuclear Society, La Grange Park, IL, pp. 55–62 (LBNL # 59833)

Paces, J.B., Neymark, L., Ghezzehei, T.A., and Dobson, P.F. (2006) Testing the Concept of Drift Shadow at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. 2006 International High Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, April 30-May 4, 2006, Las Vegas, NV, American Nuclear Society, La Grange Park, IL, pp. 278–285 (LBNL # 59832)

Ghezzehei, T. A., Dobson, P. F., Rodriguez, J. A., and Cook, P. J. (2006) Infiltration and Seepage through Fractured Welded Tuff. 2006 International High Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, April 30-May 4, 2006, Las Vegas, NV, American Nuclear Society, La Grange Park, IL, pp. 105–110 (LBNL # 59451)

Dobson, P., Hulen, J., Kneafsey, T.J., and Simmons, A. (2001) Permeability at Yellowstone:  A natural analog for Yucca Mountain processes.  Proceedings of the 9^th International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference, April 29-May 3, 2001, Las Vegas, NV, American Nuclear Society, La Grange Park, IL (LBNL #47051).

Dobson, P., Hulen, J., Kneafsey, T.J., Simmons, A. (2001) The role of lithology and alteration on permeability and fluid flow in the Yellowstone geothermal system, Wyoming. Proceedings, 26th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, Stanford University, 29-31 January 2001 (LBNL #47129).

Moore, D.E., Hickman, S., Lockner, D.A., and Dobson, P.F. (2001) Hydrothermal minerals and microstructures in the Silangkitang geothermal field along the Great Sumatran fault zone, Sumatra, Indonesia. Geol. Soc. Amer. Bull. 113, 1179-1192 (LBNL#49241).

Furry, S., Gunderson, R., and Dobson, P. (1996) Slim-hole exploration in North Sumatra, Indonesia.  In Proceedings, Slimhole Technology Workshop, Sandia National Laboratories and the Geothermal Resources Council, Reno NV, July 22-24, 1996.

Gunderson, R.P., Dobson, P.F., Sharp, W.D., Pudjianto, R., and Hasibuan, A. (1995) Geology and thermal features of the Sarulla Contract Area, North Sumatra, Indonesia.  Proceedings, World Geothermal Congress, 1995, v. 2, 687-692.

Dobson, P.F., Skogby, H, and Rossman, G.R. (1995) Water in boninite glass and coexisting orthopyroxene: concentration and partitioning. Contrib. Mineral. Petrol. 118,414-419.

Cousens, B.L., Spera, F.J., and Dobson, P.F. (1993) Post-eruptive alteration of silicic ignimbrites and lavas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands:  Strontium, neodymium, lead, and oxygen isotopic evidence. Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta57, 631-640.

Dobson, P.F., Epstein, S., and Stolper, E.M. (1989) Hydrogen isotope fractionation between coexisting vapor and silicate glasses and melts at low pressure. Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta53, 2723-2730.

Banner, J.L., Wasserburg, G.J., Dobson, P.F., Carpenter, A.B., and Moore, C.H. (1989) Isotopic and trace element constraints on the origin and evolution of saline groundwaters from central Missouri. Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta53, 383-398.

Dobson, P.F., and Tilton, G.  (1989) Th, U and Pb systematics of boninite series volcanic rocks from Chichi-jima, Bonin Islands, Japan.  in  Boninites, A.J. Crawford, ed., Unwin Hyman Ltd, London, 396-415.

Dobson, P.F., and O'Neil, J.R.  (1987) Stable isotope compositions and water contents of boninite series volcanic rocks from Chichi-jima, Bonin Islands, Japan. Earth Planet. Sci. Lett.82, 75-86.

Dobson, P.F., and Mahood, G.A. (1985) Volcanic stratigraphy of the Los Azufres geothermal area, Mexico. J. Volcanol. Geotherm. Res.25, 273-287.

Theses

The petrogenesis of boninite:  A field, petrologic and geochemical study of the volcanic rocks of Chichi-jima, Bonin Islands, Japan., Ph.D. Thesis, Stanford University, 1986.

Volcanic stratigraphy and geochemistry of the Los Azufres geothermal center, Mexico, MS Thesis, Stanford University, 1984.

Abstracts

Kneafsey, T.J., Dobson, P.F., Sonnenthal, E.L., Spycher, N., and Apps, J.A. (2002) Numerical and experimental simulation of dissolution and precipitation:  Implications for fracture sealing at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Geol. Soc. Am. Abstracts with Programs 34, n. 6, pp. 309-310 (LBNL #51085)

Dobson, P.F., and Kneafsey, T.J. (2001) Numerical simulation of tuff dissolution and precipitation experiments:  Validation of thermal-hydrologic-chemical (THC) coupled-process modeling.  Eos Trans. AGU, 82 (47), Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract H51D-0354, F495 (LBNL #48333).

Moore, D.E., Hickman, S., Lockner, D., and Dobson, P. (1998) Hydrothermal activity associated with the Great Sumatran fault zone, Sumatra, Indonesia. Geol. Soc. Am. Abstracts with Programs 30, n. 5, A55.

Dobson, P.F., Sienkiewicz, L., and Armin, R.A. (1991) Origin of thick ash-rich sediments in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Geol. Soc. Am. Abstracts with Programs 23, A288.

Boles, J.R., and Dobson, P.F.  (1990) Mass transfer in sandstones as indicated from bulk chemical analysis. Amer. Assoc. Petrol. Geol. Bull.74, 614.

Dobson, P.F., Epstein, S., and Stolper, E.M. (1988) Hydrogen isotope fractionation between coexisting vapor and silicate glasses and melts at low pressure. Geol. Soc. Am. Abstracts with Programs20, A190.

Banner, J.L., Wasserburg, G.J., and Dobson, P.F. (1988) Isotopic constraints on the evolution of saline groundwaters from central Missouri. SEPM Ann. Midyear. Mtg. 5, 4.

Verma, S.P., and Dobson, P.F.  (1987) Sr, Nd, O, and Pb isotopic evidence for complex petrogenetic evolution of silicic lavas in the Los Azufres volcanic field, Michoacan, Mexico. Eos68, 1520.

Dobson, P.F., and Tilton, G.R. (1985) Th, U, and Pb evidence for metasomatic enrichment of a previously depleted source in boninite genesis. Eos 66, 1111-1112.

Dobson, P.F., and O'Neil, J.R. (1985) Stable isotope systematics of a boninite volcanic suite, Bonin Islands, Japan. Eos66, 413.

Dobson, P.F., and Maruyama, S. (1984) Low-K dacites and rhyolites of a boninite volcanic series, Chichi-jima, Bonin Islands, Japan. Geol. Soc. Am. Abstracts with Programs16, 490-491.

Dobson, P.F. (1983) Stratigraphy of the Los Azufres volcanic center, northeastern Michoacan, Mexico. Geol. Soc. Am. Abstracts with Programs15, 558-559.

Janik, C.J., and Dobson, P.F. (1983) Thermodynamic, isotopic, and chemical evidence for equilibrium in the Los Azufres geothermal system. Geol. Soc. Am. Abstracts with Programs15, 603.

Wobus, R.A., and Dobson, P.F. (1981) Proterozoic intrusive history of the Tusas Mountains, north-central New Mexico. Geol. Soc. Am. Abstracts with Programs 13, 230.

Yucca Mountain Reports

Development of Numerical Grids for UZ Flow and Transport Modeling, ANL-NBS-HS-0000015 REV01, BSC, Las Vegas, NV, 2003.

Sections 5, 6, 7, and 11 of Natural Analogue Synthesis Report, TDR-NBS-GS-000027 REV00 ICN 02, CRWMS M&O, Las Vegas, NV, 2002.

Section 6.7 (Kinetic Simulations of Plug-Flow Reactor Experiment) of Drift-Scale Coupled Processes (DST and THC Seepage) Models, Report MDL-NBS-HS 000001 REV01, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 2001.

Sections 3.3.6.7 and 4.3.6.7 (Multiple Lines of Evidence) of Supplemental Science and Performance Analyses, Volume 1, Scientific Bases and Analyses, TDR-MGR-MD-000007 Vol. 1 REV 00D, CRWMS M&O, Las Vegas, NV, 2001