Virtual palaeontology, the use of interactive three-dimensional
digital models as a supplement or alternative to physical specimens
for scientific study and communication, is rapidly becoming
important to advanced students and researchers. Using non-invasive
techniques, the method allows the capture of large quantities of
useful data without damaging the fossils being studied
"Techniques for Virtual Palaeontology" guides palaeontologists
through the decisions involved in designing a virtual palaeontology
workflow and gives a comprehensive overview, providing discussions
of underlying theory, applications, historical development, details
of practical methodologies, and case studies. Techniques covered
include physical-optical tomography (serial sectioning), focused
ion beam tomography, all forms of X-ray CT, neutron tomography,
magnetic resonance imaging, optical tomography, laser scanning, and
photogrammetry. Visualization techniques and data/file formats are
also discussed in detail.
Readership: aAll palaeontologists and students interested in
three-dimensional visualization and analysis."New Analytical
Methods in Earth and Environmental Science "
Because of the plethora of analytical techniques now available,
and the acceleration of technological advance, many earth
scientists find it difficult to know where to turn for reliable
information on the latest tools at their disposal, and may lack the
expertise to assess the relative strengths or limitations of a
particular technique. This new series will address these
difficulties by providing accessible introductions to important new
techniques, lab and field protocols, suggestions for data handling
and interpretation, and useful case studies. The series represents
an invaluable and trusted source of information for researchers,
advanced students and applied earth scientists wishing to
familiarise themselves with emerging techniques in their field.
"All titles in this series are available in a variety of
full-colour, searchable eBook formats. Titles are also available in
an enhanced eBook edition which may include additional features
such as DOI linking, high resolution graphics and video.""
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