New tools, technology and techniques applied to geological sciences: current situation and future perspectives
Nowadays the technological advances are revolutionizing the way and efficiency of work and its impact is being reflected in the geological sciences. The new microelectromechanical systems allow the incorporation of a wide variety of sensors in devices such as smartphones and tablets. These instrumen...
| Published in: | Revista Geológica de América Central |
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Costa Rica
2014
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/geologica/article/view/16580 https://doi.org/10.15517/rgac.v0i0.16580 |
| Summary: | Nowadays the technological advances are revolutionizing the way and efficiency of work and its impact is being reflected in the geological sciences. The new microelectromechanical systems allow the incorporation of a wide variety of sensors in devices such as smartphones and tablets. These instruments are multifunctional and highly portable for data collection in field geology and replace others devices in the field as personal computers and PDA. Nowadays, high precision GPS in conjunction with LIDAR technology and sonar technology are more accessible for geological research. With this technology is possible to generate high-resolution three-dimensional models to complement geological studies. A remote sensing technique like high penetration radar is used for modeling ice thickness and bedrock topography in Antarctic. Modern tridimensional scanning and printing techniques are used in geological research and teaching. Also the advance in computer technology allows handling three-dimensional models on personal computers very efficiently and with different display options Los avances tecnológicos presentes hoy en día están revolucionando la manera y eficiencia de trabajar, y su impacto se está viendo reflejado en las ciencias geológicas. Los nuevos sistemas microelectromecánicos permiten la incorporación de una gran diversidad de sensores en dispositivos como teléfonos inteligentes y tabletas. Esto los convierte en instrumentos multifuncionales y muy portátiles para la toma de datos en campo en estudios geológicos y sustituyendo otros instrumentos informáticos como computadoras personales y ordenadores de bolsillo. GPS de alta precisión en conjunto con tecnología LIDAR y tecnología sonar son cada vez más accesibles y utilizados para investigaciones geológicas, pudiéndose generar modelos tridimensionales de alta resolución para complementar estudios geológicos. Técnicas de sensores remotos como radar de alta penetración son utilizadas para realizar modelos del espesor del hielo y topografía en la Antártida. ... |
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