3D Geology
Digital geological 3D models are an important tool for visualising complex issues in the subsurface in a simple and understandable way. They make an important contribution to subsurface planning.
Geological 3D models show the nature and structure of the subsurface and are an important basis for gaining detailed knowledge that concerns subsurface planning. There are many uses (e.g. infrastructure, energy and raw material extraction), but the usable space is scarce. Any conflicts of use that arise can be visualised with 3D models.
swisstopo provides regional and national geological 3D models as a basis for detailed work by its clients:
Models of unconsolidated deposits
These models show the very heterogeneous structure and composition of the shallow subsurface. They are used in the fields of energy and raw material extraction as well as infrastructure planning.
Bedrock models
These models represent the deep subsurface structure of Switzerland. They are provided mainly for use e.g. in energy exploitation and deep underground storage of substances.
The geological 3D models are standardized, stored and made available via the 3D viewer of swissgeol.ch.
The GEOL_BIM project
The innovation project GEOL_BIM complements building information with spatial geological data. The combination of diverse specialist information at an early stage promotes collaboration and safety in the planning and operational phases of buildings.