Toolkit of choice is Move - software for structural mapping, modelling and analysis - quantifying shape change through time

The MoveTM software suite

4DGeo’s toolkit of choice is Move, originally developed by Midland Valley Ltd. in Glasgow, Scotland, now provided by Petex - www.petex.com

Move provides a digital 3D georeferenced space that allows data integration and QC, interpretation, 2D map and cross-section construction, and 3D model building.

Move goes beyond regular 3D modelling software, having a core of deformation algorithms that mimic rock deformation, which allow kinematic restoration and forward modelling, taking your model to palaeo-geometries at key points in geological time.

FieldMove-Clino is the digital mapping application for smartphone.

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MoveTM - made by geologists for geologists

An intuitive tool, truly made for geologists. It makes detailed ‘watertight’ models, but also allows you to scribble and sketch. Models can range in size from a single drill hole to a tectonic scale fault framework. It is set up so you can keep multiple interpretation scenarios. You can work with sections and maps and visualize updates in 3D space as you draw, ensuring internal spacial consistency. Integrate your field measurements with 2D and 3D geophysical datasets, including reflection and passive seismic.

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  • Integrate, scale and georeference, and QC data (across wide range of scales);
  • Make stereographic projections (of subsets, different data types, specific areas);
  • Draw maps and sections (compare with jpg imagery of ‘old’ interpretations);
  • Interpret 2D and 3D seismic and other geophysical data sets;
  • Construct 3D fault surfaces, fault blocks, fault frameworks;

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MoveTM  2D and 3D kinematic tools are used for modelling and analysis of:

  • Folding/unfolding, including detachment folding, fault-related folding;
  • Faulting/unfaulting, contractional, extensional and strike slip related;
  • Halokinesis; salt-related deformation;
  • Intrusion-related deformation;
  • 3D shape change: surface and volumetric palaeo-strain;
  • effects of compaction / decompaction;
  • Quantifying Airy and flexural isostasy.
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