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Table of Contents
Table of Figures .................................................................................................................................................................1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................1
Step 1: Gather the Images ...................................................................................................................................................2
Step 2: Display the GPR Panels in 3D ..................................................................................................................................2
Step 3: Extract Pixel Colors and Interpolate the Color Model .................................................................................................3
Step 4: Filter the Color Model .............................................................................................................................................4
Step 5: Append the Original GPR Panels ..............................................................................................................................4
Table of Figures
Figure 1: Sample GPR images ............................................................................................................................................2
Figure 2: Image File Names and Coordinates in the RockWorks Utilities Datasheet .................................................................2
Figure 3: GPR Images Displayed as Vertical Panels in RockPlot3D ........................................................................................3
Figure 4: Example of Image Pixel-Sampling for Color Modeling ............................................................................................3
Figure 5: 3D Voxel Display of a Solid Color Model ..............................................................................................................4
Figure 6: Color Model Filter Settings ...................................................................................................................................4
Figure 7: Color Model Filtered for a Color Range, with Source Images ...................................................................................5
Figure 8: Color Model and Image Panel with Vertical Exaggeration........................................................................................5
Introduction
This case study shows how images can be used to create a color model. The input images represent
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) profiles, which can be displayed in 3D in RockWorks, as well as
interpolated into a solid color model. Specific colors can be displayed, and their volume represented.
Once a color model is created, it can be displayed as a 3D voxel diagram, sliced in 3D fence panels, 2D
profiles and cross-sections, 2D plan views, etc.
Figure 2: Image File Names and Coordinates in the RockWorks Utilities Datasheet
The Imagery / Vertical Images -> 3-D Panels program was then used to display the images in threedimensions.
Next, the Imagery / Vertical Images -> Color Model program was used to create a solid model by using a
anisotropic inverse-distance algorithm. The model can be displayed in RockPlot3D as an all-voxel
display.
Figure 7: Color Model Filtered for a Color Range, with Source Images
The diagram below depicts the northern GPR image and the "disturbed" portion of the model at a 3x
vertical exaggeration.