Project view

Geolitix is designed to be a central platform for analysing, visualising and collaborating on near-surface geophysical data. The Geolitix platform is designed similar to a GIS software package, where each element of a project is contained within a project layer. New layers can be added using the icon and existing layers can be expanded to reveal options for that layer.

Layers can be re-ordered at place them in an optimal stack on your project view.

Geolitix is continually evolving based on new concepts, new technologies and user feedback. Previous versions of the Geolitix platform included Tabs which separated functionality, such as Profiles, World, etc. These tabs were concatenated into a single screen and were deprecated in December, 2023.

2D mode

In 2D mode , all data, maps, overlays and interpretations are displayed in plan view (top down). Similar to a GIS application, the various layers within the map can be re-ordered by dragging the dropping a layer on the left side bar.

On the left side bar of the screen is listed a series of layers, similar to GIS software. The order of these layers can be changed by dragging a layer either up or downwards. In addition, each layer can be made invisible by selecting the icon.

3D mode

When the 3D mode is active, a series of additional options are displayed. Selecting the Vertical option displays further options.

The Ground position can be selected to be either at the top of your model (i.e. data and interpretations are displayed under the ground inside a “pool” or at the bottom (i.e. data and interpretations float above the ground. The images below illustrate the difference between the ground being at the top (above) and at the bottom (below) of a GPR model.

The Depth range is used to control where the ground plane appears in the model (maximum value) and where the model is cut at the top. By default, it appears at the maximum depth of your radar profiles. However, if a time cut process has been applied, the max depth should be brought upwards to match the bottom of the trimmed radar profiles. Trimming minimum value of the Depth range is useful in removing surface clutter from 3D isosurface models

The vertical exaggeration of the model can be changed using the slider.

Zoom levels and tracking cursors

In both 2D and 3D views, the map view can be set using the Fixed view icon to show a specific zoom level, which is set using the mouse scroll wheel. In this mode, the map is locked to the extents set with the mouse scroll wheel.

It is often needed to zoom in on specific parts of the 2D or 3D map. To avoid having to move the map when working on large projects with long profiles, the Follow 2D profile mode is used. This mode moves the 2D or 3D map at the zoom level set by the mouse scroll wheel to match the location of the GPR profile being viewed.

Switching between profiles

When displaying GPR profiles in 2D or 3D mode, you can change to the next or previous profiles by using the icons at the top of the screen. Alternatively, pressing ALT + 1 and ALT + 2 will cycle through the radar profiles as well.