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Post by Kver33 on Aug 5, 2006 15:55:45 GMT -5
In 1818, William "Strata" Smith ushered in the modern practice of field geology with his publication of the first hand-painted, color geological map of England and Wales. Two centuries later, the tools haven't changed much. Recently though, UC Berkeley geologist George Brimhall and his colleagues have developed mapping software that they hope will bring field geology kicking and screaming into the digital age.
Today's field scientists use paper topographic maps and a box of colored pencils," says Brimhall, professor of geology in the Department of Earth and Planetary Science. "They're using technology from the second grade to map complex problems in geology of great importance to society." Read more: sciencematters.berkeley.edu/archives/volume3/issue22/story3.php |
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Post by L Roebuck on Aug 5, 2006 18:31:22 GMT -5
Thanks Kver33 that's a very interesting link!  Welcome to US Cavers Forum! |
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Post by Rock on Aug 5, 2006 18:49:13 GMT -5
GeoMapper, GIS, Google Eart, etc all seem good. I did not know GeoMapper was Brimhall's software application.  Welcome A - Board kver33.  |
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Post by Kver33 on Aug 5, 2006 18:49:40 GMT -5
Thank's Lynn & Rock, glad to be aboard!
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Post by Brian Roebuck on Aug 5, 2006 20:00:59 GMT -5
Welcome Kver33! Good posts!
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Post by L Roebuck on Aug 5, 2006 22:44:39 GMT -5
Thank's Lynn & Rock, glad to be aboard! Glad to have someone aboard who no doubt enjoys reading so much!  |
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