Near-Time Digital Mapping for Geoforensic Searches
Inadequate base maps with poor scale or low resolution demonstrate the need for contemporary topographic maps when conducting geological mapping. In neotectonic regimes and areas of dynamic geomorphology, archival or large-scale maps require time-consuming, on-site manual updating while mapping bedr...
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| description | Inadequate base maps with poor scale or low resolution demonstrate the need for contemporary topographic maps when conducting geological mapping. In neotectonic regimes and areas of dynamic geomorphology, archival or large-scale maps require time-consuming, on-site manual updating while mapping bedrock and superficial geology. In contrast, stable ground conditions may have suitable legacy maps in some locations but not in others, such as where surveying is absent, incomplete or subject to legal restrictions. The geologist tasked with mapping may have to do this on short notice at their first site visit with no time to search for or create digital or physical copies of background maps on a suitable scale. The field mapper may encounter any of the above scenarios, especially the Geoforensic specialist tasked with Search and Rescue, hazard assessment or preparation and desktop study for subsequent search teams or law enforcement. Drone-derived orthoimagery and digital surface modelling can be conducted on-site in near real time to provide high resolution georeferenced maps for direct input of geological information, thus bypassing either non-existent or unsuitable base maps. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dfcd9dd01fbf4167a872f7582d7c84e02025-02-03T11:22:53ZengGeological Society of LondonEarth Science, Systems and Society2634-730X2024-12-014110.3389/esss.2024.10106Near-Time Digital Mapping for Geoforensic SearchesBenjamin Rocke0Alastair Ruffell1School of Natural and Built Environment, Queen’s University, Belfast, United KingdomSchool of Natural and Built Environment, Queen’s University, Belfast, United KingdomInadequate base maps with poor scale or low resolution demonstrate the need for contemporary topographic maps when conducting geological mapping. In neotectonic regimes and areas of dynamic geomorphology, archival or large-scale maps require time-consuming, on-site manual updating while mapping bedrock and superficial geology. In contrast, stable ground conditions may have suitable legacy maps in some locations but not in others, such as where surveying is absent, incomplete or subject to legal restrictions. The geologist tasked with mapping may have to do this on short notice at their first site visit with no time to search for or create digital or physical copies of background maps on a suitable scale. The field mapper may encounter any of the above scenarios, especially the Geoforensic specialist tasked with Search and Rescue, hazard assessment or preparation and desktop study for subsequent search teams or law enforcement. Drone-derived orthoimagery and digital surface modelling can be conducted on-site in near real time to provide high resolution georeferenced maps for direct input of geological information, thus bypassing either non-existent or unsuitable base maps.https://www.lyellcollection.org/doi/10.3389/esss.2024.10106geoforensic searchdigital mappingdronesforensic geologybedrock/superficial mappingremote sensing |
| spellingShingle | Benjamin Rocke Alastair Ruffell Near-Time Digital Mapping for Geoforensic Searches Earth Science, Systems and Society geoforensic search digital mapping drones forensic geology bedrock/superficial mapping remote sensing |
| title | Near-Time Digital Mapping for Geoforensic Searches |
| title_full | Near-Time Digital Mapping for Geoforensic Searches |
| title_fullStr | Near-Time Digital Mapping for Geoforensic Searches |
| title_full_unstemmed | Near-Time Digital Mapping for Geoforensic Searches |
| title_short | Near-Time Digital Mapping for Geoforensic Searches |
| title_sort | near time digital mapping for geoforensic searches |
| topic | geoforensic search digital mapping drones forensic geology bedrock/superficial mapping remote sensing |
| url | https://www.lyellcollection.org/doi/10.3389/esss.2024.10106 |
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