David Pescovitz reports that UC Berkeley geologist George Brimhall and his colleagues have developed mapping software that they hope will bring field geology into the pen enabled digital age.
“You can load satellite images, detailed topographic maps, and field data onto the tablet PC (bold added) so you can view a huge amount of 3D geospatial information while you’re outside,” Brimhall says. “This brings information to the geologists when they need it, out in the natural environment, not just when you’re sitting at your computer back in the office.”
Brimhall’s experiments with Tablets demonstrates the untapped potential of electronics in laboratories and in the field.
Thanks Robin Capper for pointing to this interesting report.
He and his team expect to lead to new ways of understanding the earth’s resources, to new technologies, and to a new generation of students well-versed in exploration, development and environmental issues who also appreciate the unique opportunities that a profession in industry offers as well as the demands.
Kudos, George, for leading students and staff into the pen enabled digital age. We look forward to following your progress.