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The TECHBASE 3D visualization program,
Insight3D can be used to interactively view data modeled in TECHBASE. As
well, geoTIFF images imported into your TECHBASE database can be draped
over topography or plotted at a constant elevation in Insight3D. It has
proved instrumental in communicating complex geologic and engineering
data in an easy to use format to non-technical audiences. It is in
common use to illustrate complex geologic and engineering issues to
management. Insight3D has been used in mine planning to convince local
planning officials that their viewshed will be protected during
progressive industrial minerals mining. Insight3D has been used in
numerous Corporate Year-End reports, and even in litigation
support.
Click here to view
an Insight 3D demonstration. A few other examples of Insight3D
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This block model of an
industrial minerals deposit is projected in the Insight3D program to
better view regional product variability and guide managers in mine
planning. |
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This image of a modeled
deposit and ultimate pit shows how the transparency features
of Insight can be combined with filtering on economic blocks
to show which economic blocks will be mined and which areas 'left
behind' after mining is complete.
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Dan Linder of Vulcan Materials superimposed
regional geology onto topography to give context to their industrial
minerals mine in the foreground.
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Image created by
Mike Norred, Techbase International. This image
was created from an open-pit mine model using the ultimate pit
as topography, then setting filters for two sets of blocks in
a block model. Color intensities correspond to variations in
grade of this deposit.
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Trace Element Geochemistry is illustrated
in this 3D bubble plot where color coded values correspond to increased
size of plotted bubble. A GeoTiff of the local topographic map is draped
over modeled topography as a base for geochemistry. |
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Atkinson, Washington
& Zachary's Eastside
Reservoir project, Winchester CA, contributed by Martin Chenoweth. These
three views were captured by Martin to illustrate the relationship
between a series of cross-sections across the property and mapped
surface geology.
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Sunshine Mining's Tony Hammond contributed this Insight
image of a modeled gold mine in South America. Tony shows detailed
geology of the deposit by filtering on rows and columns which are in
turn color coded based on economic value of each block.
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