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Subject: Re:Field Geologists (Finally) Going Digital
Posted by: Ktg Infotech
on: Nov 25, 2012 04:12:10 CST
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We being Digitizing Service provider for mineral exploration companies,have seen decline in biz due to digital mapping, as you said, i also agree with that; you can not do everything digitally, the major draw backs would be reference, hand drawn maps would serve as reference for years; whereas digital map might go absolete over a period of time.
Thnx
Ktg
> This would be great if it were true. First, as author points out, "...the technology is more expensive and becomes obsolete quickly." We all understand what that means. Contrast that with buying a Brunton compass in college and using it your entire career.
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> The other hurdle that has not yet been overcome is touchscreen readability. Imagine measuring a strike n dip with your iPad on a bright sunny day, and trying to see the icon on the screen that you need to touch to record it. Or typing in a location ID without retreating to deep shade. Or taking a strike/dip on a rainy day.
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> I appreciate the boosterism, but I think this is going to have VERY limited applications.
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