LEOGEO

LEOGEO is a geospatial and geological data platform that provides tools for mapping, visualization, and analysis of subsurface and surface data. It supports integration of diverse data sources including satellite imagery, drone surveys, geological maps, borehole data, seismic surveys, and environmental datasets. The platform emphasizes interoperability and accessibility for researchers and industry users.

Originating in the early 2010s from a collaboration between geologists and software engineers, LEOGEO evolved from academic projects into a cloud-based service. It expanded with 3D subsurface visualization, geostatistical tools, and an open API to enable custom workflows.

Key features include cloud data management, support for standards such as GeoJSON, GeoTIFF, LAS, and SEG-Y, 3D modeling and rendering, voxel and mesh representations of geology, and machine-learning assisted interpretations. The system supports collaboration with role-based access and provenance tracking.

Applications span mineral exploration, groundwater and resource management, environmental assessment, urban and infrastructure planning, and academic research. LEOGEO adheres to data governance practices and common interoperability standards to facilitate data sharing while respecting licensing and privacy constraints.

Reception has been mixed: praised for interoperability and rapid visualization, while users note licensing costs for enterprise deployments and performance challenges when handling very large datasets. See also: geospatial information systems, subsurface modeling, seismic data, and remote sensing.