12 Cool Things We Discovered at the PaleoGIS User Conference

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1. 12 Cool Things We Discovered at the PaleoGIS User Conference | 2014 PaleoGIS and PaleoClimate User Conference | Rothwell: Conference Agenda and Introduction, Michael Starble | Pictured: Michael Starble, Rothwell
2. 1. Marine magnetic anomalies | UTIG: How marine magnetic anomalies datasets from the Indian Ocean and North and South Atlantic can be leveraged to increase mapping resolution and explain specific tectonic development questions, Ian Norton | Pictured: Ian Norton, Institute of Geophysics, University of Texas (Austin); Katya Casey, Murphy Oil; Kelly Wert, Rothwell
3. 2. Latitudinal variability in sedimentary systems | Noble Energy: Use of stratigraphic models in exploring how latitude creates variability in sedimentary systems, Carmen Fraticelli | Pictured: Carmen Fraticelli, Noble Energy; Arwen Vaughan, Rothwell
4. 3. Locations of source and reservoir rock through time in the GOM | University of Stavanger: How PaleoGIS plate reconstructions from Late Cretaceous to Pliocene of the Gulf of Mexico-Caribbean can be used as basemaps to identify source and reservoir rock, Lisa Bingham | Pictured: Lisa Bingham, University of Stavanger; Ian Norton, Institute of Geophysics, University of Texas (Austin)
5. 4. Powerful PaleoGIS tips and tricks | Rothwell: Insights into a variety of tips and methods for maximizing value of plate reconstruction analysis, including running Point Path Visualization on a specific Point Feature, Karen Meinstein | Pictured: Naila Dowla, CBTH; Stephen Leslie, PanAtlantic; Lisa Bingham, University of Stavanger; Kherlen Batbayer, CBTH; Patrick Loureiro, University of Houston
6. 5. Paleolatitudinal controls on depositional processes | Statoil: Use of global analogues of clastic and carbonate reservoirs in testing latitudinal effects on depositional processes, Jose Guzman | Pictured: Anna Singletary, Rothwell; Karl Muck, Hess; Cees van Oosterhout, Shell
7. 6. Precambrian plate reconstruction methodology | University of Saskatchewan: Assessment of Precambrian plate reconstruction quality using paleolatitude and paleoazimuth of virtual geomagnetic poles, Bruce Eglington | Pictured: Bruce Eglington, University of Saskatchewan; Ian Norton, Institute of Geophysics, University of Texas (Austin)
8. 7. Southwest Asian plate tectonics insights | Neftex: New developments in the Neftext Geodynamic Model and the geological challenge of refining complex Neogene evolution of Southeast Asia, Jamie Higton | Pictured: Jamie Higton & Graham Baines, Neftex
9. 8. PaleoGlobe | Shell: Exploration of undefined basins by leveraging PaleoGlobe—a web-based, highly intuitive plate tectonics modeling application—broadly across an enterprise, Cees van Oosterhout | Pictured: Cees van Oosterhout, Shell
10. 9. Understanding of a two-stage opening model for the GOM | University of Houston & CBTH: How to discern main stages of opening and their timing by looking through the salt-free corridor of eastern Gulf of Mexico, Paul Mann | Pictured: Paul Mann, CBTH
11. 10. PaleoWeb | Rothwell: The hosted plate tectonics modeling application powered by open-source technologies and designed for geology, geoscience and life science academic and research communities—PaleoWeb; Arwen Vaugan | Pictured: Arwen Vaughan, Rothwell
12. 11. A basement terranes reconstruction model | FROGTECH: Rothwell’s newest plate mode partner, FROGTECH, and their FROGNet Rigid Plate Reconstruction Model; Marie-Aude Bonnardot | Pictured: Lynn Pryor & Marie-Aude Bonnardot, FROGTECH
13. 12. The future is bright | Rothwell: Paleo product suite’s upcoming support of ESRI’s Pro and Portal products; Rothwell’s re-opening of Houston office and continued expansion in Denver, where AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition comes in 2015 … | Pictured: Michael Starble, Rothwell
14. We look forward to seeing you at the next PaleoGIS and PaleoClimate User Conference | Before then, please visit us when you’re in Denver for the 2015 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition