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Geoblock
The
Earth Science Software
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Introduction
The Geoblock program is integrated software for 2D/3D
modeling, computational geometry and visualization of spatial datasets. The
program can be used in Earth sciences particularly in such fields as survey,
geology and mining modeling, ore reserve estimations and prediction of
mineral liberation under grinding and mineral processing operations. Modelling The
program supports several spatial dataset types for scientific computation and
modelling: Points, Drill-holes or Boreholes, Polygons, TIN
(Triangulated Irregular Network), Solids, Grids and Meshes. The generation of grids and meshs in 2D/3D is
implemented. Routines for exploration and processing drillhole data include: statistical data analysis and data transformations; compositing
drillhole samples inside benches and grade intervals; calculation coordinates
of samples along drillholes and exploration lines; prediction of mineral
liberation phenomena in grinding operations and ore dressing parameters,
simulation of mining processes in pits and shafts, etc. Interpolation methods: Inverse Distance, Linear,
Closest Point, Kriging, Natural Neighbors and Polynomial Regression. Constructed grids and block models could be
used for open pit optimization and mine planning. Deposit reserves for any
ore type or sort can be calculated with different methods using spatial
computer models. Combined datasets can be organized into Model
collections and displayed inside Map Window of the program as a combination
of contours, wireframe or block models
simultaneously. Several spatial models could be visualized
simultaneously in GeoScene window of the program using Project Manager as
shown in the next figures:
The databases can be represented in various
relational formats: Paradox, Interbase, MS Access
and Oracle. You may export/import spatial data and graphical objects in DXF
(AutoCAD), MIF/MID (MapInfo), GRD (Surfer, ArcInfo)
and other formats. Tools & Libraries Development
Environment: The Geoblock software is
written in Borland Delphi for Windows 2000/XP. You may download freeware Delphi Personal Edition version from Borland site. Included libraries and components: GLScene, Jedi Codes, Graphics32,
GSLib – Geostatistical
Library, VirtualTreeView
- the treeview control Necessary software tools: Internationalization GNU Gettext - GNU gettext for poEdit – the tool to edit translations You can
download new releases from Files page or get the whole latest archive (~10Mb)
from Nightly CVS Tree Tarball. To
change the natural language of user interface, please, go to Configuration dialog
and set your choice in the combo box list. English and Russian localizations
only available now. Note: The most features of the program work only with Borland Database
Engine (BDE), which could be found on Borland Delphi or Geoblock installation
disks as deployable components. You could help the Geoblock
project development as a programmer, code donator, document writer, as a partner or distributor. If you
have any proposals and questions about the program, please, send your request
to mailing lists or main administrator of the project: vassiliev@users.sourceforge.net |
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