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The Future of Geo
Hugh Barron
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GOCAD bedrock modelGOCAD bedrock model
8 km
Bedrock model, looking west vertical exaggeration x3
acquire & enhanceUK geoscience knowledge base
improve geoscience communication
enhance external partnerships
zone of human interaction
whole-systems science approach
increase economic impact
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8 km
Bedrock model, looking west vertical exaggeration x3
Science driversScience drivers
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3D & 4D Geoscience modelling3D & 4D Geoscience modelling
8 km
Bedrock model, looking west vertical exaggeration x3
8 km
Low uncertainty c. 10m in XYZ, high uncertainty c. 70m in XYZ
Defensible data, and a valuable guide where more data needed
Calculated from data density & geological complexity of modelled surface
.....the framework for process modelling
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2D products in digimap2D products in digimap
8 km
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2D products2D products
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Geological indicators of surface flooding
Junction 33 of the M1June 2007
Other 2D productsOther 2D products
Radon Potential
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Other 2D productsOther 2D products
8 km
Superficial Deposits Thickness Model
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Other 2D products - offshoreOther 2D products - offshore
DigSBS 250k
8 km
New BGS multibeam
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New 2D productsNew 2D products
8 km
Soil Parent Material
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Hugh Barron
Team Leader, Responsive Surveys Scotland