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 the structural geology specialists of Midland Valley Ltd. in Glasgow, Scotland, now provided by Petex - www.petex.com

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

Move goes beyond regular 3D modelling software, featuring a core of algorithms that mimic rock deformation, allowing stepwise backstripping as well as kinematic restoration, taking your 2D and 3D models to palaeo-geometries at key points in geological time.

FieldMove-Clino is the digital mapping application for smartphone. A digital compas for measuring orientations of planar and linear objects, georeferenced, on a backdrop of google satelite imagery, or any map of your choosing.

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MoveTM - Made by geologists for geologists

4DGeo uses Move because it is truly made for geologists, and intuitive to use. It is able to make 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. Move allows you to analyse multiple interpretation scenarios.

Move integrates the full range of data sets, from field measurements to 2D and 3D geophysical data, including reflection and passive seismic. We use it to make maps, construct sections and 3D models that are all linked in 3D georeferenced space. This ensures internal spatial consistency.

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MoveTM  allows you to:

  • Integrate, scale and georeference, and QC data across wide range of scales
  • Make stereographic projections, cross-plots and rose-diagrams.
  • Draw maps and sections, and compare with jpg imagery of ‘old’ interpretations
  • Interpret 2D and 3D seismic and other geophysical data sets
  • Construct 3D faults, fault blocks, fault frameworks

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4DGeo uses the 2D and 3D kinematic tools in MoveTM 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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