| Scientific research serves to support national defense and security and to protect national sovereignty State-level projects and Ministerial-level projects as shown below:
- Research of geology, geodynamics and mineral potential of Vietnam Sea (KT-03-02, 1991-1995, key national program at state level, project manager: Prof.Dr. Bui Cong Que).
- Research of characteristics of geophysics and atmospheric physics of Truong Sa archipelago serves to search and explore mineral resources, marine engineering construction, communications and natural hazard focasts (Truong Sa archipelago program, 1993-1997, project manager: Prof.Dr. Bui Cong Que). .
- The investigation of characteristics of geophysics and atmospheric physics of Truong Sa archipelago (the marine economic development program, 1998-2000, project manager: Prof.Dr. Bui Cong Que).
- Management of natural resources and environment of coastal zone of Vietnam Sea (International cooperation project, Australian-Asian ecomics co-operation program, 1997-1999).
- Scientific basis for determining the outer limits of the continental shelf of Vietnam (1995-1998, project manager: Prof. Dr. Bui Cong Que).
- Supplementation, completion and proposal to publish the maps of geology and geophysics of Vietnam sea and adjacent area (KHCN-06-12, 1999-2000, project manager: Prof. Dr. Bui Cong Que).
- Research to determine geology and geomorphology, developing a plan to open entrance-channels to Truong Sa coral islands (1998-2000, manager: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Huy Tien).
- Research of geology of Da Tay island, proposal of entrance-channel opening and solutions of island stabilization (2000-2002, project manager: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Huy Tien).
- To compile maps of characteristics of Natural conditions and environment of Vietnam sea and adjacent area (2001-2005, Project Mangager: Prof.Dr. Bui Cong Que).
- KC.09.10 project at state level (2000-2004) “Scientific and law base for the determination of the outer limit of south west sea” is a basis for the planning of national sea boundaries in the sea area overlap among Vietnam - Indonesia - Malaysia - Thailand - Cambodia (co-operate with the National Boundary Commission - Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
- Project “To compile maps Natural conditions and environment of Truong Sa and Hoang Sa Archipelagoes, to exercise national sovereignty and develop marine economy ” (2005-2007). - 2006-2009: IMGG collaborates with the National Boundary Commission - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other institutes in carrying out the maritime boundary plan: “Determination of the outer limits of continental shelf of Vietnam”.
- Edition and publication of “The Atlas Natural conditions and environment of Vietnam sea and adjacent area” (KC.09-24, 2007-2010).
- To set up a scientific base for scientific observatory network on Truong Sa archipelago (2006-2008, Dr. Do Chien Thang).
- Application of combination of marine geological and geophysical methods to predict critical fault zones causing island erosion and coastal erosion in Truong Sa archipelago (The Vietnam East Sea and Islands Program, 2011-2012).
- Study of Geo-structures and Geodynamics Evolution of East Sea for sovereignty and natural resources (KC.09.02/11-15).
- Application of satellite images on assessment of characteristics of natural condition and environment in the large islands and the surrounding sea of the Truong Sa archipelago to serve economic development and national defense and security (Space Science and Technology Program, VT/UD-04/14-15, 2014-2015).
- Rerearch to determine the characteristics of geology and geophysics in North Central Coast continental– Hoang Sa region based on geophysical data (VAST.ĐLT.11/16-17).
- Application of remote sensing and GIS to study the trend of changes in natural conditions and natural resources serve as scientific basis for economic development orientation, and national defense and security in the Southwestern sea and islands of Vietnam (Space Science and Technology Program, VT-UD.01/16-20, 2016-2019).
- Application of satellite altimeters to study the Geological structure and Oceanographic features of Hoang Sa archipelago and adjecent areas (Code: VT-UD.03/17-20, 2017-2020).
- Application of satellite images VNRedsat-1 (and equivalent) in research and combinative assessment of the current status and environmental changes in the Truong Sa archipelago region to serve environmental protection and national defense and security (Space Science and Technology Program, VT-UD.04/17-20, 2017-2020).
- To research, update and complete the scientific basis to determine the outer limits of the continental shelf of Vietnam in the East Sea according to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in support of protecting Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea and islands (KC.09.07/16-20, 2017-2020). The fundamental surveys served the strategies for economic development and marine management - Research of geology, geodynamics and mineral potential of East Vietnam Sea (KT-03-02, 1995, key national program at state level).
- Research of characteristics of geology and geophysics of the underground area of Tu Chinh – Truong Sa aims to search and explore mineral resources (Vietnam East Sea and Islands program, 1993-1997).
- The investigation of characteristics of geophysics and atmospheric physics of Truong Sa archipelago serves mineral exploration, construction, communications and natural hazard forcast (Truong Sa archipelago program, 1993-1997).
- Characteristics of natural condition, natural resources and socio-economics of the coastal island system in Vietnam (1997-1998).
- Characteristics of geophysics and atmospheric physics of Truong Sa archipelago (Marine Economic Development Program, 1998-2002). - The investigation and assessment of changes of natural resources – environment in support of economic – social development of Vietnam coastal zone (1998-2000).
- Application of remote sensing and GIS methods to assess flood level in Quang Tri area (2001-2003).
- Research of geohazards associated with local dynamic process of the West coastal area of Tonkin Gulf (2002-2003).
- Research on earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis in the East Sea region (basic research, 2004-2005).
- Research of earthquake, volcanic, and Tsunami of East sea region (2004-2005)
- Investigation and assessment of environmental changes in support of economic – social development of Vietnam coastal zone (2006-2007).
- Research of characteristics of inverse tectonic activities and its impact to oil and gas structure of lowland area of Red River-Gulf Tonkin (2006-2007).
- Research on structure of Earth crust on the western continental slope of the East Sea according to analysis of gravity, satellite and seismic data (Code: 105.04.07.09, 2009-2012).
- KC.09.11/12-15 project: “Research and warning the hazards of submarine landslide in the continental shelf of the South part of Middle Viet Nam” (2012-2015).
- Investigation and assessement of characteristics of changes in the underground delta of Day River estuary and their impacts on the erosion and accretion processes in the coastal zone (VAST.ĐTCB.02/16-17).
- Investigation and assessement of salinity status of underground water aquifers in Ca Mau province to serve the management of underground water resourses (VAST.DTCB.03/17-18).
- Research on premises and signs of mineral search related to manganese shells and iron-manganese nodules in the Southwestern deep-lying area of the East Sea (KC09.33/16-20, 2018-2020).
- Research to determine the structure of sedimentary platform in the deep-water basin area of East Sea by the methods of inverse problem analysis and design analysis of magnetic and gravity anomalies data (Code: 105.99-2018.318, 2018-2021).
- Investigation and assessement of characteristics of underground delta sediments of Ninh Co River estuary area and related processes of erosion and accretion of coastal zone (Code: UQDTCB.03/20-21). Research of natural hazards, disaster prevention and mitigation - Investigation and assessement on current status of sand dunes of coastal zone in Middle Vietnam, monitoring and forcasting the extent of sand encroachment (desertification) and proposing solutions to mitigate the consequences caused by sand encroachment (1994-1995).
- The investigation and assessment of different type of geohazards of coastal zone for natural disaster prevention and mitigation (1998-2001);
- Application of remote sensing and GIS methods to assess the level of flooding in Quang Tri (2001-2003).
- Research of geohazards associated with local dynamic process of the West coastal area of Tonkin Gulf (2002-2003)
- Research of earthquake, volcanic, and Tsunami of East sea region (2004-2005).
- The investigation and assessment of natural hazards of Truong Sa archipelago and proposed solution to reduce the damages of its causes (East Sea program - Islands, 2008-2010).
- Research of modern structure - tectonics and geodynamics of Mekong Delta in order to improve adaptation and reduce damage in the context of sea level rise (direction of natural disaster prevention and mitigation, 2010- 2011).
- Research and warning the hazards of submarine landslide in the continental shelf of the South part of Middle Viet Nam (KC.09.11/12-15, 2012-2015).
- Research and assessment on some typical natural disasters (karst floods, landslides, riverbank erosion) in Gianh river basin, proposing solutions to prevent and mitigate natural disasters and rationally to exploit the territory (VAST05.05/17-18). Nghiên cứu phục vụ qui hoạch, quản lý và sử dụng hợp lý tài nguyên biển Research that serves to support planning, management and rational use of marine resources
- Research on deep geodynamic structure of the East Sea (1997-2000).
- Establishment of geology – geophysics Atlas of East Sea with ratio of 1/1,000,000 (program of KHCN-06-04, 1998-2000).
- Synthesis writing on natural condition of coastal islands (2000-2001).
- To Compile maps of characteristics of Natural conditions and environment of Vietnam sea and adjacent area (Project Mangager: Prof.Dr. Bui Cong Que, 2001- 2005).
- Edition and establishment of maps of natural condition and environment of East Sea and adjacent area (comprising of 60 maps of meteorology, physical oceanography, geology, geophysics, marine biology and environment, KC.09.24, 2006-2007).
- Scientific evidence for construction of system of observation stations in Truong Sa archipelago (East Sea - Islands Program, 2006-2007).
- Research on geological structure in deep water zone (over 200m) of South Vietnam as scientific base for related exploration of mineral resourses” (KC.09-18/06-10, 2006-2010, Project manager: Nguyen The Tiep).
- General investigation on Geological and Geodynamic Conditions of the North of the Tonkin Gulf for planning the economic development of the Northeast area of Vietnam (KC.09.09/12-15 project).
- Building the sample collection of rocks, minerals and mineral products of sea and islands of South Vietnam (project code: BSTMV.26/16-21) Research of environment protection - Study on the distribution of alluvial materials of the Red River in the Vietnam Sea and its influence on the geodynamic process (1998-1999).
- Research of the physical nature, transport laws and impacts of alluvial flows of the Red River system on the marine environment along the west coast of the Gulf of Tonkin (2000-2001).
- Management of natural resources and environment of coastal zone of Vietnam Sea (fundamental investigation, 1997-1999).
- Assessment of environmental impact in coastal zone of Hai Phong - Kim Son (Ninh Binh), (under program State management of environmental protection, 2003-2005)
- Application of remote sensing and GIS in the management of natural resources and environment of coastal zone (2003-2005).
- Research and application of new geophysical methods in exploration of ground water and observation of saltwater intrusion in coastal zone and islands (application in Hai Phong – Cat Ba, 2004-2005, Thai Binh 2006-2007)
- Research of the level of heavy metal pollution in coastal sediments of Mekong Delta for sustainable development (VAST07.01/11-12).
- Study on characteristics of hydro-lithosphere dynamics served as scientific basis for the protection of marine ecosystems in Co To - Vinh Thuc (VAST06.04/12-13).
-Evolution of coastal sediments in Tuy Hoa-Nha Trang region in relation to climate change and sea level fluctuations in the Quaternary period (VAST06.01/13-14)
- Assessment of damage to the system of sandy tidal flats along the North Central Coast due to natural hazards related to climate change and proposed solutions to reduce damage (VAST05.01/13-14).
- Research on the level of saltwater intrusion in Pleistocene aquifers in Nam Dinh coastal zone due to overexploitation of groundwater (VAST06.06/14-15).
- Research to determine the trend of sediment transport and deposition in coastal zone of the Hau river estuary (VAST.ĐLT.06/15-16).
- Research to determine the cause resulting and focasting the landslides of Hau riverbank (VAST05.06/18-19)
- Application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technology in research and assessment of coastal erosion of Quang Nam and surrounding region (VAST06.04/19-20).
- Research on the relationship between sediment reduction in the water and riverbank erosion and accretion of coastal zone of Hau River estuary (VAST05.5/19-20). The other achievements in science and technology activities a) Research Achievements of Truong Sa Archipelago
As the pioneer in the investigation and scientific research of Truong Sa archipelago area during the past 30 years, the Institute has completed 10 state-level projects under the East Sea - Islands Program. The Institute annually organizes survey trips of marine scientific research to Truong Sa Islands area. The collected information of geology, geophysics and atmospheric physics over the past many years provides the scientific basis for the construction of seaports, social-economic development, and particularly the completion of the Atlas of natural conditions of Truong Sa archipelago in 2007 contributed to affirming our country's sovereignty over this archipelago. The Institute has built and maintained the obvesation station in Truong Sa Islands for many years.
b) Research achievements on the outer limits of the continental shelf
Since 1995, the Institute started to carry out state-level projects on determining the outer limits of the continental shelf of Vietnam under the Marine Research Program of KHCN-06: “Scientific basis for determination of the outer limits of the continental shelf of Vietnam, initially establishing important scientific bases for negotiation of maritime boundary delimitation with adjacent countries in East Sea area. Results of KC.09.10 project at state level (2000-2004) “Scientific and law base for the determination of the maritime boundary and the outer limit of Southwest sea” is a basis for the planning of national sea boundaries in the sea area overlap among Vietnam - Indonesia - Malaysia - Thailand - Cambodia (co-operate with the National Boundary Commission - Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
The scientific results of the above projects have greatly contributed to the accomplishment of one special task: "Completion of the documentation on the outer limits of the continental shelf of Vietnam" which submitted to the United Nations in May 2009. According to 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in addition to the exclusive economic zone extended from the baseline to 200 nautical miles, countries have the right to extend the continental shelf area to 350 nautical miles from the baseline based on scientific and geological evidence.
Implementing this project in the period of 2007-2009, the Institute of Marine Geology and Geophysics divided the documentation into 3 reports to determine the extended continental shelf for 3 separate parts of the sea: North, Middle and South of Vietnam Sea. The project is extremely important in defining maritime borders and asserting Vietnam sovereignty over the sea. The research results of the project have confirmed the quality and capacity of scientific research of the Institute in meeting the needs of important tasks of the country. The results of the project have been highly appreciated by domestic and international public opinion, and received the complements of the senior leaders of Comunist Party and State of Vietnam.
c) To Complete the Atlas of natural conditions of the East Sea
For the first time, Vietnam has an impeccable and integrated Atlas of natural conditions of the East Sea, including 63 maps of different fields, published in 2007, as the scientific basis for marine research with multiple branches of marine science, as well as for planning, economic development and maritime security, and in general to affirm Vietnam’s sovereignty over the sea and islands. The publishment of “the atlas of natural conditions of East Sea and adjacent area” obviously demonstrated the research achievements of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics in the field of marine geology and geophyisics as well as related directions. |
