Surfer

Surfer provides tools for gridding, mapping, and 3D visualization of data. It enables creation of cross sections, profile maps, and 3D views to explore subsurface characteristics, drillhole paths, isosurfaces, and volumes. Users apply mathematical operations on grid files to generate isopach maps, calculate contamination volumes, identify anomalies, model groundwater flow, or compute slope and aspect. It visualizes grids with over 10 map types including contours and surfaces, combined with layers such as aerial photographs, spot locations, drillhole data, and LiDAR point clouds. True 3D interpolation supports point locations, surfaces, drillhole paths, and 3D grids as rendered volumes or isosurfaces. Maps include title blocks, logos, legends, scale bars, and imported imagery. Outputs export to formats like PDF, 3D PDF, TIF, DXF, and KMZ.

Core Strengths:

• Visualizes complex spatial datasets in 2D and 3D.
• Supports 10+ map types including contour and surface layering.
• Uses 13 different interpolation methods for gridding.
• Imports/export numerous formats like SHP, DXF, XLSX, GeoTIFF.
• Includes tools for true 3D modeling and volumetric view.
• Exports visuals to PowerPoint, Word, PDF, 3D PDF, and more.
• Offers dynamic grid and profile map generation.