Geologic Interrogation of Photogrammetric Outcrop Reconstructions - Uncertainty and Mitigation

Explore advanced techniques for analyzing 3D outcrop reconstructions in geoscience field investigations. Delve into methods for visualizing reconstructions, extracting surface orientations, and interpreting geologic features. Learn how to enhance fold, fault, and fracture analyses through case studies that demonstrate the impact of different data interrogation approaches. Discover strategies for ensuring data reliability, quantifying uncertainty, and maximizing measurement reproducibility in digital outcrop analysis. Examine the benefits of false color schemes derived from geometric attributes for interpreting 3D geologic features. Compare various methods for extracting surface orientations and develop skills in scenario testing and exploring alternate interpretations. Address data projection, cleaning, and smoothing techniques while focusing on fidelity retention and avoiding geometric artifacts. Gain insights into integrating complementary datasets from traditional fieldwork and laboratory analysis to improve outcrop studies beyond conventional field-based or remote sensing approaches.