Non-destructive core visualization using X-ray computed tomography scan and its implementation into the core workflow on D/V Chikyu

X-ray computed tomography (XCT) scans are one of the first measurements performed after the recovery of cores during expeditions using the drilling vessel (D/V) Chikyu. Despite their completeness and availability, XCT scan data have not been effectively utilized for routine visual core description and shipboard sampling. We designed a Python-based visualization workflow that is compatible with the systems on D/V Chikyu and implemented it in the onboard core workflow.