Coltop3D
Coltop3D is a full featured software for the structural geological analyses of 3D point clouds. It is designed for the interactive analysis of geological structures from high resolution LiDAR or photogrammetric 3D point clouds and digital elevation models at local and regional scale. The software is capable of many applications and is optimized for data visualization and structural analysis in different domains:
- Structural geology
- Natural hazards
- Quarries and civil engineering
Features
Input Data
Coltop3D can import LIDAR and photogrammetry point clouds and Digital Elevation Models. The software computes for each point an estimation of its orientation.
Structural Analysis
Coltop3D is a powerful tool for extracting and highlighting structural features, thanks to its unique selection tool. Selected data can be shown on Stereonet plots and basics statistics are computed.
Stereoplot Formatting
A complete module for the visualization and formatting of stereoplots is under development and will be deployed in future versions.
Data Visualization
Coltop3D provides many types of coloring schemes, notably its outstanding combination of a Stereonet plot and a computer graphics Hue-Saturation-Luminosity wheel. Hence, any Dip/Dip direction is mapped to a unique color. Structural features (joints, faults, folds) are easily detected.
Data Exporting
Coltop3D provides an easy mechanism for exporting data to third party software. Data format can be completely customized by the user.
Case Studies
Sample Dataset
Professionals
Academic
Reference
References
Rotary rockslide
3D modelling, structural, geological cross-section and pre-failure stage monitoring of the Rotary rockslide in Fribourg city
2016 | Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
Integration of GB-InSAR and TLS in Åknes
Integration of a visualization module for terrestrial radar data wrapped on LiDAR point cloud in Coltop3D for the major Åknes rockslide
2013 | Åknes/Tafjord Beredskap, Norway
