Full Title: SC26CN09. Preserving Geology: Advanced Digital Outcrop Modeling and Interpretation.
Price: US$180 for non-members; US$150 for professional members; US$90 for student members; US$125 for early career professional members.
Led by: William Brown Hawkins; David Hodgetts; Brian S. Burnham
Industry Track(s): Economic Geology; Energy
Date: Sat., 10 Oct. 2026
Location: GSA Connects 2026, Denver, Colorado, USA
Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Format: In-Person
CEUs: 0.80
Digital outcrop models support both academic research and industry workflows in structural geology, sedimentology, and geotechnical analysis. Advances in photogrammetric reconstruction facilitate generation of large, high-resolution 3D outcrop models, yet texture resampling and compression often reduce image clarity and obscure fine-scale geological features.
This workshop demonstrates how to process and use Pix4Dmatic outputs and the Open Photogrammetry Format (OPF) within VRGS to preserve image fidelity during interpretation. Participants link measurements and annotations to source imagery while maintaining full three-dimensional context. This integrated workflow strengthens reproducibility, improves interpretive confidence, and supports rigorous digital outcrop characterization in research and applied settings.
Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided.
For member-type discounts, please contact shortcourse@geosociety.org.
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Short courses offer continuing education units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
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Product Code: SC26CN09
Product Category: SHORTC
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