Description
Rocklogger is a geological tool for measuring the orientation of rock outcrops. It uses the phone's compass and orientation sensors to measure dip and dip direction, or dip and strike, in a single click.GPS and magnetic field information can also be saved, along with details on the rock plane & type.
Key features:
-Log dip & strike or dip & dip direction by placing the phone on the rock/plane in any orientation (using the rotating symbol and quick help features as guides)
-Plot logs on a map, with correct dip/strike symbols
-Plot poles or planes from logs on a stereonet, and interpret by touching the plot to find trends and intersections (paid only)
-Log the ambient magnetic field
-Launch the camera to take photos while logging. Notes and GPS data are saved to the log file. Photos are stored with the log file, and are automatically attached when you send a log via email from the browser screen
The log is saved to a .csv file, which can be sent to Excel / Mapinfo / etc for interpreting. Paid versions can also export KML files for use in Google Earth (desktop version).
Taking the strike and dip of outcrops with a compass / declinometer usually takes a few minutes per rock. With Rocklogger, many measurements of an outcrop can be taken in seconds (in any orientation). It also works upside-down, eg for logging overhang in a mine.
The evaluation version is limited to saving 3 records per 3 minutes, and has the stereonet plotter disabled. Rocklogger Unlocker is available for purchase in the market to disable the evaluation version restrictions.
Ricki
Apr 15, 2012 12:24:23 AM
Excellent I Just bought an android coz this stuff
Desiderata
Feb 20, 2012 12:03:07 PM
Lifesaver Indispensable app for any geologist! Saved my life during my mapping field trip. Thank you so much Rockgecko!!!
henrique
Feb 9, 2012 3:24:23 AM
Awesome Excellent app... Helps a lot on field works.
Jean-Yves
Nov 24, 2011 7:07:07 AM
Good simple software Thanks!
Pritam
Nov 16, 2011 7:42:34 AM
The app I needed..
Sarah
Sep 2, 2011 11:38:46 AM
Great app, installed it the morning of our geomechanics field trip, by the end of the day wed given up on the normal compass as too slow and laborious
Shawn
Aug 19, 2011 12:06:43 PM
If you're a geologist, don't even hesitate to add this invaluable tool to your kit. PS ability to record magsus data will make iphone geos jealous.
Chris
Jul 21, 2011 12:15:44 PM
Great app but not yet good enough to replace compass clino. All the app needs is a better averaging of compass direction.
paul
Jul 19, 2011 7:55:40 AM
Great app for rock engineers. I like the photo number tagging idea, but would also add more joint info data like JRC/ RMR worksheets.
Emm
Jun 30, 2011 10:01:22 AM
This App is Amazing I recently purchased a german made CLAR compass which measures Dip and Dip Direction. It cost $2700 AUD. Wish I had seen this app first! This app has very acceptable level of accuracy for my job (Geotechnical Engineer) and also has a very nice mode where you can plot your measurments on a satelite view of the area. Taking measurements is also many times faster than using a traditional geological comapss. This App is Really Impressive !!