3D Digital Geological Models: From Terrestrial Out crops to Planetary Surfaces

3D Digital Geological Models: From Terrestrial Outcrops to Planetary Surfaces explore the practical aspects of modeling techniques and their applicability on both terrestrial and extraterrestrial structures. It reveals that there are similar datasets and common techniques for the study of all planets, Earth and beyond, from a geological point of view. The book focuses on analytical techniques on DOMs, DEMs, and SMs that allow for quantitative characterization of outcrops and geomorphological features, as well as innovative 3D interpretation and modeling strategies that allow scientists to gain new and more advanced quantitative results.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Discover the practical aspects of modeling techniques and their applicability on both terrestrial and extraterrestrial structures.

A wide overlap exists in the methodologies used by geoscientists working on the Earth and those focused on other planetary bodies in the Solar System. Over the course of a series of sessions at the General Assemblies of the European Geosciences Union in Vienna, the intersection found in 3D characterization and modeling of geological and geomorphological structures for all terrestrial bodies in our solar system revealed that there are similar datasets and common techniques for the study of all planets—Earth and beyond—from a geological point-of-view. By looking at Digital Outcrop Models (DOMs), Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), or Shape Models (SM), researchers may achieve digital representations of outcrops, topographic surfaces, or entire small bodies of the Solar System, like asteroids or comet nuclei.

3D Digital Geological Models: From Terrestrial Outcrops to Planetary Surfaces has two central objectives, to highlight the similarities that geological disciplines have in common when applied to entities in the Solar System, and to encourage interdisciplinary communication and collaboration between different scientific communities. The book particularly focuses on analytical techniques on DOMs, DEMs, and SMs that allow for quantitative characterization of outcrops and geomorphological features. It also highlights innovative 3D interpretation and modeling strategies that allow scientists to gain new and more advanced quantitative results on terrestrial and extraterrestrial structures.

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The first volume in a new series on 3D Digital Geological Modeling, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field. Written by leading experts in the field, it covers the latest developments in modeling techniques and their applications to both terrestrial and extraterrestrial structures.

The book begins by providing an overview of the theoretical foundations of 3D modeling, including the principles of geometry, physics, and computer science. It then moves on to discuss the practical aspects of modeling techniques, such as data acquisition, processing, and visualization.

Chapter 2 explores the use of 3D modeling techniques in the study of terrestrial outcrops, including the characterization of geological structures, the mapping of landforms, and the analysis of surface processes. Chapter 3 discusses the application of 3D modeling techniques to extraterrestrial structures, such as planetary surfaces, moons, asteroids, and comets.

Chapter 4 discusses the use of 3D modeling techniques in the exploration of geological resources, including the identification of mineral deposits, the mapping of hydrocarbon reserves, and the analysis of geological hazards. Chapter 5 explores the use of 3D modeling techniques in the visualization of geological data, including the creation of 3D models, the generation of interactive visualizations, and the development of virtual reality applications.

Chapter 6 discusses the challenges and limitations of 3D modeling techniques, including the need for high-quality data, the complexity of the modeling process, and the limitations of computer hardware and software. Chapter 7 discusses the future of 3D modeling in geological research, including the development of new modeling techniques, the integration of 3D modeling with other scientific disciplines, and the application of 3D modeling to the exploration of new planetary bodies.

In conclusion, 3D Digital Geological Models: From Terrestrial Outcrops to Planetary Surfaces is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of geological structures and processes. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, covering the latest developments in modeling techniques and their applications to both terrestrial and extraterrestrial structures. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for students, researchers, and professionals in the field.

Weight: 834g
Dimension: 285 x 220 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119313885