Geoscience technologies
Activities within the geoscience technologies theme integrate research and development across technologies that provide key observations and help us to build and populate 3D and 4D models. These technologies include
- satellite and airborne remote sensing
- ground-based geophysical measurements
- software modules, workflows, standards and best practice guidance, developed to underpin digital geological modelling and mapping
Digital field data capture has replaced the geologists notebook and field slip; recent advances in wireless telemetry permit the observation and monitoring of temporal earth processes which could not previously be captured by repeat manual surveys; and immersive visualisation brings the geologists' field areas into their office to greatly improve our understanding of complex earth systems. All of these technologies deliver efficiency gains. They maximise the scientific return from valuable time spent in the field, help standardise data gathering operations and support the visualisation and fusion of complex geoscience datasets.
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Related research
Earth and planetary observation and mapping This team is focused on the development and application of remote sensing, data collection and visualisation technologies to support a wide range of geoscience applications.
Geophysical tomography The Geophysical Tomography (GTom) team provides leading-edge technology for non-invasive geoelectrical imaging of the shallow subsurface.
Geological modelling systems The Geological Modelling Systems team develops cutting-edge geological modelling systems in support of BGS Science and Information Services.
Mathematical modelling The BGS Mathematical Modelling Team researches and develops technologies that utilise mathematical modelling to understand the subsurface.
3D Geology 3D models help us visualise the ground beneath our feet without the need for training in complex geological techniques.
Systems geology Systems geology views geology as a set of interacting objects and processes that function as a whole. It aims to harmonise many aspects of geological information with the e-scientists' vision of a comprehensive global knowledge system.
