(Newswire.net — February 26, 2018) — Whether you are interested in geophysics survey, mineral exploration or just need to collect data on salt domes, having the right earth science software to address the challenging tasks is very important. The software you select should meet all your analysis needs as well as be easy to use. All in all, choosing the right exploration software can be hard. There are so many brands to choose from and not all of them will give you what you need. Regardless of the choice you end up making, here are the four most important considerations you will have to make.
Cost
The first thing you have to do is to make sure that you can justify the cost of the earth exploration software. This is not only in regards to the purchase cost but also on the maintenance costs. The right software should not strain your resources. It must also meet as many of your current exploration needs as possible. The reason for this is because when software meets more of your needs, you will not have to invest in other tools to supplement them. That way, you will manage to bring the costs down.
Importance of quality control
Errors in exploration can lead to significant expenses; some of which can cause your business to be shut down. This is why quality control is very important. You need historical data as well as potentially dangerous data in order to predict the future. If this data is not collected, is corrupted, or substandard, it will be useless. You need a program that can recognize the bad data even when the data is new information. The simple fact to recognize here is that if your program has a poor data collection and storage system; it will not be worth investing in.
Dimensions you will be working on
Most programs offer 2D mapping. This is surface mapping and sampling. Although this might work as you get started, it will prove insufficient once your project advances. You will also need 3D (drilling: geophysics). The CTECH 3D GIS is a reputable software that offers both 2D and 3D components. This makes it easy for you to move between as well as integrate data from 2D. When searching for the perfect software, you will need one that handles both 2D and 3D data very well. Having both 2D and 3D drill data integration will save you money and time, which would otherwise be wasted bringing another package that supports 3D.
Ease of integration
Last but not least, you have to think about the ease of introduction. The choice of software will always be dictated by personal fears and preferences. It is very important that you think about training and system compatibility. Every member of your exploration team should be able to use the software with ease. Select a software package that is easy to learn and intuitive.
The choice of exploration software is not something you should rush. There are so many considerations you will have to make. The rule of thumb is to pick one that offers the most features and one that is easy to introduce.