Structural plane investigation and statistical analysis using an Android smartphone

The investigation and statistical analysis of structural planes are important in geological surveys. The window sampling method is widely used for structural plane investigations; however, traditional survey methods take considerable time in drawing sketches, measuring the spatial attitude of struct...

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Published in:Arabian journal of geosciences 2021-09, Vol.14 (18), Article 1896
Main Authors: Wang, Jue, He, Chaoyang, Ju, Nengpan, Cai, Junchao, Xiao, Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerial surveys
Algorithms
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth science
Earth Sciences
Geological surveys
Original Paper
Sampling
Sampling methods
Sketches
Smartphones
Statistical analysis
Statistical methods
Statistics
Surveying
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Summary:The investigation and statistical analysis of structural planes are important in geological surveys. The window sampling method is widely used for structural plane investigations; however, traditional survey methods take considerable time in drawing sketches, measuring the spatial attitude of structural planes, and postprocessing. This article designs and develops an Android smartphone application that uses the window sampling method for structural plane investigation and statistical analysis, and introduces the logic flow, functions design, main algorithms, and statistical calculation methods of the application. After testing, the program can quickly complete the investigative and statistical work and export data such as photos, sketches, rose diagrams, and statistical results. Structural statistical investigation through smartphones can improve survey efficiency, standardize data formats, and facilitate subsequent processing. This article provides a new method and idea for traditional geological investigations.
ISSN:1866-7511
1866-7538
DOI:10.1007/s12517-021-08262-1