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General overview of Leapfrog Mining software.TRANSCRIPT
welcometo your introduction to Leapfrog Mining
Part 1
our goal…
More time to think about the geology
fast!
Consider a number of
interpretations at the same
time
flexible
It is more dynamic than any
alternative
dynamic
Introductory
series…
How Leapfrog works
Who uses Leapfrog?
Training available
A step by step guide
to getting started
Different
and better
Why spend time drawing in 2D
when you can build a 3D model?
Spend your precious time:
1. Refining the model
2. Understanding the geology
3. Applying your geological
knowledge
Leapfrog encourages you to think
differently about how you model
geology, it’s a philosophy and a way of
working, not just software.
Rob Wilson
“”
Dynamic
and fast Use the incredible speed
of the software to:
1. Spend more time
thinking.
2. Update the models
quickly.
3. Test and apply geological
assumptions.
Thinking in
3D
How good are you at
thinking in 3D?
Look at the pairs of images
opposite. Which pairs are
showing the same 3D
shape?
Thinking in
3D
Thinking in 3D is a skill. When
combined with the power of
Leapfrog it provides fast,
accurate and commanding
results
An implicit
3D engine So how does Leapfrog
work?
Leapfrog has a 3D implicit
engine that takes the pieces of
the geological puzzle (raw
data) and fits them together to
create a 3D model in a fraction
of the time it would take with
alternative methods.
Interpolation
Leapfrog works by interpolating points
in 3D space using Radial Basis
Functions.
Interpolation is a way of constructing
new data points within the range of a
set of known data points.
The blue dots are the
known data points. The red
line is then fitted between the points.
Implicit not
explicitLeapfrog is implicit modelling:
It takes point data and builds 3D
surfaces.
Can easily be updated when new
information is found.
Rapidly explore different
interpretations.
Leapfrog allows you to refine
models directly, adding faults,
trends, contacts etc.
Clean data Data is always limited and noisy.
Leapfrog will:
Check for anomalies
and clean the data.
Use all the data and
information as it
becomes available.
Help understand the
geological risk.
Powerful
presentations
- Leapfrog’s stunning graphics
and 3D viewer are often touted
as the best in the industry.
- Information is easy to present
in a compelling way.
the cornerstones
So, to sum up the four key principles of
Leapfrog:
1. Geology is dynamic and 3D.
2. Computers can do the grunt work.
3. Several versions of a model minimise
geological risk.
4. High-end visualisation enables
better interpretation.
the benefits
Quality Stunning visualisation tools and greater
validation of models.
SpeedA fraction of the time compared with
explicit modelling.
CostHuge savings from the time saved and
improved decisions.
next stepTo see examples of how Leapfrog is
being used for different deposit types,
take a look at Part 2 of this introductory
series.
Further information on implicit
modelling is available from our website.
www.leapfrog3d.com
thanks!