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 |