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VISUAL3D
Visualisation of 3-4D-models in geosciences
Tobias Bauer, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden
When it comes to interpretation of data and understanding of deep geological structures and bodies at
different scales then modelling tools and modelling experience is vital for deep exploration.
Geomodelling provides a platform for integration of different types of data, including new kinds of
information (e.g., new improved measuring methods).
EIT Raw Materials, initiated by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) and funded
by the European Commission, is the largest and strongest consortium in the raw materials sector
worldwide. The VISUAL3D network of infrastructure is an initiative by EIT Raw Materials and aims at
bringing together partners with 3D-4D-visualisation infrastructure and 3D-4D-modelling experience.
The recently formed network collaboration interlinks hardware, software and expert knowledge in
modelling visualization and output. A special focus will be the linking of research, education and
industry and integrating multi-disciplinary data and to visualize the data in three and four dimensions.
By aiding network collaborations we aim at improving the combination of geomodels with differing file
formats and data characteristics. This will create an increased competency in modelling visualization
and the ability to interchange and communicate models more easily. By combining knowledge and
experience in geomodelling with expertise in Virtual Reality visualization partners of EIT Raw Materials
but also external parties will have the possibility to visualize, analyze and validate their geomodels in
immersive VR-environments.
The current network combines partners from universities, research institutes, geological surveys and
industry with a strong background in geological 3D-modelling and 3D visualization and comprises:
Luleå University of Technology, Geological Survey of Finland, Geological Survey of Denmark and
Greenland, TUBA Freiberg, Uppsala University, Geological Survey of France, RWTH Aachen, DMT,
KGHM Cuprum, Boliden, Montan Universität Leoben, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering
Institute, Tallinn University of Technology and Turku University.
The infrastructure within the network comprises different types of capturing and visualization
hardware, ranging from high resolution cubes, VR walls, VR goggle solutions, high resolution
photogrammetry, UAVs, lidar-scanners, and many more.
Focus themes
• 3D-visualisation of geomodels for exploration,
research and education
• 3D - 4D-modelling
• Augmented reality for geomodels
Vision
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A network of infrastructure for 3D and 4D visualisation of geological
models.
Bringing together partners with 3D-4D-visualisation infrastructure
and 3D-4D-modelling experience.
Collaboration interlinking Virtual Reality hardware, geological
modelling software and expert knowledge in modelling visualisation
and output.
Simplifying communication of geological models within the mining
industry, the academic community and also in-between both.
Improving evaluation and analysis of Earth science data and
simulations by providing access to Virtual Reality environments for
visualization and analysis of geomodels.
Partners
LTU
Boliden
GTK
UU
UT
TUT
GEUS
RWTH
DMT
KGHM Cuprum
TUBAF
BRGM
MUL
ZAG