3-D Structural geological models: Concepts, methods, and uncertainties

F Wellmann, G Caumon - Advances in geophysics, 2018‏ - Elsevier
The Earth below ground is the subject of interest for many geophysical as well as geological
investigations. Even though most practitioners would agree that all available information …

[HTML][HTML] LiDAR, UAV or compass-clinometer? Accuracy, coverage and the effects on structural models

AJ Cawood, CE Bond, JA Howell, RWH Butler… - Journal of structural …, 2017‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Structure from Motion (SfM) provide large
amounts of digital data from which virtual outcrops can be created. The accuracy of these …

Rockfall analysis from UAV-based photogrammetry and 3D models of a cliff area

D Cirillo, M Zappa, AC Tangari, F Brozzetti, F Ietto - Drones, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
The application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in
geological, geomorphological, and geotechnical studies has gained significant attention due …

Drones in carbonate geology: Opportunities and challenges, and application in diagenetic dolomite geobody map**

MYA Madjid, V Vandeginste, G Hampson… - Marine and Petroleum …, 2018‏ - Elsevier
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones have become widely available for use in a
broad range of disciplines. Despite the decreased cost and technological developments of …

Using unmanned aerial vehicles and structure-from-motion photogrammetry to characterize sedimentary outcrops: An example from the Morrison Formation, Utah …

JT Chesley, AL Leier, S White, R Torres - Sedimentary Geology, 2017‏ - Elsevier
Recently developed data collection techniques allow for improved characterization of
sedimentary outcrops. Here, we outline a workflow that utilizes unmanned aerial vehicles …

Unmanned aerial system based spectroradiometer for monitoring harmful algal blooms: A new paradigm in water quality monitoring

RH Becker, M Sayers, D Dehm, R Shuchman… - Journal of Great Lakes …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Water quality issues continue to impact recreational and resource use of waterways in the
Great Lakes and across smaller inland water bodies in their watersheds. With the …

High precision analysis of an embryonic extensional fault-related fold using 3D orthorectified virtual outcrops: The viewpoint importance in structural geology

S Tavani, A Corradetti, A Billi - Journal of Structural Geology, 2016‏ - Elsevier
Image-based 3D modeling has recently opened the way to the use of virtual outcrop models
in geology. An intriguing application of this method involves the production of orthorectified …

On a new robust workflow for the statistical and spatial analysis of fracture data collected with scanlines (or the importance of stationarity)

A Bistacchi, S Mittempergher, M Martinelli… - Solid Earth …, 2020‏ - se.copernicus.org
We present an innovative workflow for the statistical analysis of fracture data collected along
scanlines, composed of two major stages, each one with alternative options. A prerequisite …

Damage zone characterization combining scan-line and scan-area analysis on a km-scale Digital Outcrop Model: The Qala Fault (Gozo)

M Martinelli, A Bistacchi, S Mittempergher… - Journal of Structural …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Fault damage zones can act as a preferential corridor for fluid flow in the subsurface, and for
this reason the characterization of their structure, including the attributes of the associated …

Digital outcrop modelling using “structure-from-motion” photogrammetry: Acquisition strategies, validation and interpretations to different sedimentary environments

A Bilmes, L D'Elia, L Lopez, S Richiano… - Journal of South …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Structure from Motion–Multi-View Stereo (SfM-MVS) is a relatively new technique
that is being adopted in the analysis of sedimentary systems. The technique is especially …