IMURF – Multi-modal characterization of rock joints

Apr 16, 2019

Project InfoMulti-modal characterization of rock jointsReza Hedayat | hedayat@mines.edu and Gabriel Walton | gwalton@mines.eduThe project aims at characterizing rock surfaces for prediction of strength and roughness that can help with stability evaluation of rock...

IMURF – Assessing the Value of Remote Sensing Data for Rock Fall Hazard Prediction

Apr 16, 2019

Project InfoAssessing the Value of Remote Sensing Data for Rock Fall Hazard PredictionWhitney Trainor-Guitton | wtrainor@mines.edu and Gabriel Walton | gwalton@mines.eduRock fall hazards pose a multimillion dollar challenge for the Colorado Department of...

Automated Lithology Prediction from Digital Outcrop Models Using Machine Learning

Apr 16, 2019

Project InfoAutomated Lithology Prediction from Digital Outcrop Models Using Machine LearningZane Jobe | zanejobe@mines.edu and Wendy Fisher | wfisher@mines.eduDrone-derived photogrammetry has become a ubiquitous data-collection technique for field geologists (in...

Petrogenesis of HED meteorites – insight into the internal structure of minor planet 4 Vesta

Apr 16, 2019

Project InfoPetrogenesis of HED meteorites – insight into the internal structure of minor planet 4 VestaRichard Palin | rmpalin@mines.eduHED meteorites are thought to have been sourced from the minor planet 4 Vesta in the asteroid belt. Petrological investigation of...

Monitoring and Characterizing Rock Slopes Using Remote Sensing Techniques

Apr 16, 2019

Project InfoMonitoring and Characterizing Rock Slopes Using Remote Sensing TechniquesGabriel Walton| gwalton@mines.eduMonitoring rock deformation is a critical component of any geotechnical instrumentation program from slope risk management. Photogrammetry and laser...