John A. Goff Senior Research Scientist Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (1990); B.S., Brown University (1985) Telephone 512-471-0476 email: goff@ig.utexas.edu John's CV Go to John's home page for more information about his work and links to pdf reprints

John Goff uses swath sonar mapping and seafloor characterization to investigate the large- and fine-scale morphology of the seafloor and its pattern of acoustic reflectivity. He also investigates the stratigraphy of the shallow seabed using ultra-high resolution seismic reflection systems (chirp) and core samples. He has participated in several Office of Naval Research projects which have included major, multidisciplinary field programs in shallow water settings, including the continental shelves off northern California and New Jersey, and the near shore environment off Martha’s Vineyard. His current research includes investigation of progressive erosion and sediment reworking on the outer New Jersey shelf, and the evolution of rippled scour depressions in the active near shore environment off Martha’s Vineyard. Goff also uses the statistical analysis of geophysical fields associated with seafloor bathymetry, sedimentary horizons, sea ice draft, and crustal heterogeneity to relate their complex morphology to the geological processes which form or interact with them. He recently conducted a statistical analysis of canyon morphology on continental slopes, and co-edited a book on heterogeneity in the crust and upper mantle.

Currently Funded Research Projects
Vibracoring on the New Jersey Shelf: Investigating the Stratigraphic Response to ~50,000 Years of Eustasy

Spatial variability and robust interpolation of seafloor sediment properties using the SEABED data bases

Stratigraphic and Geoacoustic Characterization of the Outer New Jersey Shelf

Effects of small-scale bathymetric roughness on the global internal wave field

Student Involvement

John's UTIG contributions over last 5 years (Publications)