Beneath the Surface

Challenges with Dirty Geological Data

Beneath the Surface

Show Notes

Host Geoff Gauthier is joined by Micromine modelling specialist Gavin Clarkson to explore the high‑stakes world of geoscience data quality. They dig into what “model‑ready” really means, how small inconsistencies can throw off entire interpretations, and why integration, validation, and version control matter long before modelling begins.

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