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MDRU partners with Goldspot Discoveries Corp., our new corporate member on this two-part series on QGIS.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a fundamental tool of modern geoscientists working with spatial datasets. Traditional proprietary GIS software typically used in mineral exploration is powerful but access and capabilities are often restricted dues to cost, training, or licensing/maintenance barriers. The QGIS project (initially called Quantum GIS) was initiated by a geologist in Alaska in 2002 and is now the world’s most popular free and open-source software (FOSS) for geospatial professionals. This virtual introduction webinar, part one of a two-part series will provide background and basic features of the QGIS Desktop software; it will illustrate the potential applications to geoscience and mineral exploration workflows. We recommend you to register for the MDRU SC 114 2.0 Practical Session to gain hands-on techniques.
TOP TAKEAWAYS:
- QGIS is free to use for anyone with a PC, Mac or Linux computer, with free updates
- QGIS has capabilities that are broadly comparable to other proprietary GIS software
- QGIS has tools to complete advanced spatial analysis of many file formats typically used in the industry
- QGIS has a robust map layout functionality to generate production-ready maps for figures and reports
- Additional capabilities can be custom developed as plug-ins to solve specific use cases
Date: October 25, 2021
Time: 9am – 1pm PDT
Complimentary to MDRU Members.
Non-Members $125.00. Students $50.
