The conference theme is all about multidisciplinary collaboration at the intersection of geomatics, visualization, computer vision, graphics and gaming, as well as virtual and augmented reality with applications to a range of geoscience subfields, such as geological mapping, geomorphology, geohazards, glaciology, volcanology, tunnelling, and mining.
Conference Themes
- Method developments
Focuses on innovations in acquisition and processing of 3D datasets, new sensors, devices and platforms, and integration of different techniques. This revolves around technology development (hardware and software).
Laser scanning (lidar) & novel 3D mapping sensors |
Photogrammetry/structure from motion (SfM) |
Sensor integration (multi/hyperspectral, radar, thermal, geophysical) |
Novel platforms (UAVs) |
Mobile & real-time computing |
Augmented reality in fieldwork |
Laboratory-scale measurement (fossils, flumes, plaster, sediment tanks) |
- Data Analysis
Taking the processed 3D datasets and using them as the basis for analysis.
Interpretation |
Automated feature mapping |
Geostatistics |
Numerical modelling and simulation |
Visualisation, computer graphics and gaming |
Virtual reality |
Change detection/monitoring |
- Application Fields
Showcase the major influence of spatial data across the geosciences, combining acquisition, processing and analysis to solve problems and answer outstanding questions.
Geology (including petroleum geology): sedimentological mapping, reservoir analogues |
Structural geology: fracture mapping and network modelling |
Geomorphology: characterisation of surface processes |
Natural hazards: rockfalls, landslides, coastal erosion |
Glaciology/cryosphere: glacier front monitoring |
Volcanology: lava flow mapping, crater modelling, laboratory methods |
Hydraulics/through-water mapping |
Climate/environment |
Infrastructure: tunnelling, railway, roads |
Mining and energy |