Towards Automatic and Topologically Consistent 3D Regional Geological Modeling from Boundaries and Attitudes
Three-dimensional (3D) geological models are important representations of the results of regional geological surveys. However, the process of constructing 3D geological models from two-dimensional (2D) geological elements remains difficult and is not necessarily robust. This paper proposes a method...
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| author | Jiateng Guo Lixin Wu Wenhui Zhou Jizhou Jiang Chaoling Li |
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| description | Three-dimensional (3D) geological models are important representations of the results of regional geological surveys. However, the process of constructing 3D geological models from two-dimensional (2D) geological elements remains difficult and is not necessarily robust. This paper proposes a method of migrating from 2D elements to 3D models. First, the geological interfaces were constructed using the Hermite Radial Basis Function (HRBF) to interpolate the boundaries and attitude data. Then, the subsurface geological bodies were extracted from the spatial map area using the Boolean method between the HRBF surface and the fundamental body. Finally, the top surfaces of the geological bodies were constructed by coupling the geological boundaries to digital elevation models. Based on this workflow, a prototype system was developed, and typical geological structures (e.g., folds, faults, and strata) were simulated. Geological modes were constructed through this workflow based on realistic regional geological survey data. The model construction process was rapid, and the resulting models accorded with the constraints of the original data. This method could also be used in other fields of study, including mining geology and urban geotechnical investigations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-96ce38fd9321411d811b3df9a2919d9f2022-12-21T19:27:03ZengMDPI AGISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information2220-99642016-02-01521710.3390/ijgi5020017ijgi5020017Towards Automatic and Topologically Consistent 3D Regional Geological Modeling from Boundaries and AttitudesJiateng Guo0Lixin Wu1Wenhui Zhou2Jizhou Jiang3Chaoling Li4College of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaCollege of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaCollege of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaCollege of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaDevelopment and Research Center of China Geological Survey, Beijing 100037, ChinaThree-dimensional (3D) geological models are important representations of the results of regional geological surveys. However, the process of constructing 3D geological models from two-dimensional (2D) geological elements remains difficult and is not necessarily robust. This paper proposes a method of migrating from 2D elements to 3D models. First, the geological interfaces were constructed using the Hermite Radial Basis Function (HRBF) to interpolate the boundaries and attitude data. Then, the subsurface geological bodies were extracted from the spatial map area using the Boolean method between the HRBF surface and the fundamental body. Finally, the top surfaces of the geological bodies were constructed by coupling the geological boundaries to digital elevation models. Based on this workflow, a prototype system was developed, and typical geological structures (e.g., folds, faults, and strata) were simulated. Geological modes were constructed through this workflow based on realistic regional geological survey data. The model construction process was rapid, and the resulting models accorded with the constraints of the original data. This method could also be used in other fields of study, including mining geology and urban geotechnical investigations.http://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/5/2/17Geological mapHRBFGeological interfaceBooleanExtraction |
| spellingShingle | Jiateng Guo Lixin Wu Wenhui Zhou Jizhou Jiang Chaoling Li Towards Automatic and Topologically Consistent 3D Regional Geological Modeling from Boundaries and Attitudes ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information Geological map HRBF Geological interface Boolean Extraction |
| title | Towards Automatic and Topologically Consistent 3D Regional Geological Modeling from Boundaries and Attitudes |
| title_full | Towards Automatic and Topologically Consistent 3D Regional Geological Modeling from Boundaries and Attitudes |
| title_fullStr | Towards Automatic and Topologically Consistent 3D Regional Geological Modeling from Boundaries and Attitudes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Towards Automatic and Topologically Consistent 3D Regional Geological Modeling from Boundaries and Attitudes |
| title_short | Towards Automatic and Topologically Consistent 3D Regional Geological Modeling from Boundaries and Attitudes |
| title_sort | towards automatic and topologically consistent 3d regional geological modeling from boundaries and attitudes |
| topic | Geological map HRBF Geological interface Boolean Extraction |
| url | http://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/5/2/17 |
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