Physical Object:
The physical scope of the project is the development of an application for the spatial organization and visualization of geotechnical data across Greece, specifically including the following:
- Design of a Geotechnical Data Database.
- Collection of archived engineering-geological and geotechnical investigations and studies.
- Digitization of analogue engineering-geological and geotechnical maps, as well as borehole sections, into image files (jpg).
- Spatial referencing of geotechnical data through georeferencing of maps and integration into a GIS environment – input of coordinates for geotechnical boreholes – linking to corresponding borehole cross-sections.
- Visualization of geotechnical data on base maps provided by the Hellenic Cadastre S.A.
Purpose – Expected Results:
The aim of the proposed project is to create an updated digital catalog of geotechnical studies, containing spatially organized and visualized information at the municipal level.
The project’s results will include:
- The creation of a digital catalog of geotechnical studies, registered in a specially designed database within a GIS environment.
- The spatial representation and visualization of the included geotechnical data (georeferenced maps, borehole coordinates, and cross-section images) on an orthophoto base map of the Hellenic Cadastre, using the EGSA ’87 reference system.
In the long term, the proposed project may contribute to:
- Providing immediate information to interested parties regarding the type and source of available geotechnical data for a given area, thereby reducing search time and enabling rapid assessment of data adequacy for new project needs.
- Establishing an official national archive of geotechnical data within HSGME, serving as an authoritative source of information while ensuring verification of data origin.
- Enabling further analysis of primary geotechnical data at any scale, supporting the production of standardized engineering-geological and geotechnical maps through evaluation of borehole cross-section data.
- Integrating the application with the HSGME website to provide selected data layers to the public within the framework of open geospatial data initiatives.
- Enhancing collaboration between HSGME and public or private research organizations.
