Computer (nickname "Absaroka"):
Dell Precision 690 Workstation
Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU (Quad Core)
X5355 @2.66GHz
2.66GHz (Processor) with 3.00 GB RAM
Graphics card: NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500, 512 MB
800 GB total memory
External power back-up

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Version 2002 (Service Pack 2)

Technical Software:

• Rockware(R) Stereostat - Multi-format stereographic projection.
• iGage(R) AllTopo V7 Pro (MT, WY, & CO) – Detailed topographic map coverage, full 30m DEM coverage and export (both in .dem & .xyz format), effortless point to point or freehand defined topographic profile construction.
• CalCom(R) TabletWorks 7.4 – Human interfacing software and drivers for Summagrid VI digitizing table.
• ESRI(R) ArcGIS (ArcView, ArcMap, ArcEditor, ArcCatalog, ArcScene, ArcGlobe) – industry standard for processing, analyzing, editing and displaying geographic information in both 2D and 3D space.
• Google Earth Pro(R) - Global surface imagery and 3D viewing with GIS import capability and 3D shapefile draping. Uploadable file construction (.kml/.kmx) allowing instant global community access to research datasets, interpretations and results.
• Midland Valley Exploration Ltd – 2DMove, 3DMove, and 4DVista. Industry leader in structural geology software; provides robust cross section construction, restoration, and validation using plunge correction, well and seismic projection, and several advanced deformation algorithms (e.g. Trishear). Analysis can be conducted in both 2D and 3D space.
• ACD(R) CanvasX (+GIS & Scientific drawing modules). Professional grade illustration, animation, and drafting program with robust output types and file conversion.
• Adobe(R) CS3 (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, GoLive, ImageReady, Dreamweaver). Graphical preparation for professional figures, photo presentation and webpage construction.

• Kingdom Suite SMT(R) - 2D and 3D Seismic profile interpretation software
• GeoPlus – PETRA(R) - Industry standard for well log calibration and correlation, comprehensive field study, and subsurface map and cross section construction from well data
• BasinMod 1D and 2D(R) - Basin subsidence, thermal regime, and maturation/migration modeling

• Summagrid VI digitizing table (36 x 48") with CalComp software interface
• iMac G5 desk-top computer (OS-X operating system with 250 GB memory, 1 GB DDR SDRAM, 1.8 GHz) with 250 GB Lacie HD-backup
• Mac Powerbook G4 laptop (OS-X, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 1.5 GH)
• HP LaserJet 3800-DN color printer
• HP Designjet 650C Plotter (36 inch)
• Epson Perfection V700 Photo Scanner (flatbed + 35mm slide scanner)
• Geopad field computers (see below)

XPLORE TECHNOLOGIES www.xploretech.com (http://www.xploretech.com)
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Model: iX104 C2
Power input: Li-ion 19V, 3.42A
Dimensions: 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) with standard battery; 284.5mm x 209.60mm x 40.60mm

Specs:

• Intel Pentium M 733 - ULV @ 1.1 GHz
• 256 MB DDR RAM
• 40GB HDD
• 10.4" XGA Transmissive LCD
• Windows XP Tablet PC edition
• IP67 compliant (up to 30cm water)
• Integrated 802.11 wireless networking
• WiFI and CCX (Cisco Compatible Extensions) certified

• Several Brunton compasses (GEOTM Pocket Transit, azimuth)
• Sokkia C31 auto-level, tripod, 5.0 and 7.5 m stadia rods
• Nikon Total Station
• Geometrics refraction/reflection portable seismograph system (source, geophones and recorder)
• Fluxgate magnetometer (MEDA Micro-Mag digital handheld magnetomer, Macintyre Electronic Design Associates, Inc.)
• Paleomagnetic sampling - Pomeroy core drill (Echo) with complete accessories
• Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx - handheld field GPS unit with barometric altimeter and electronic compass
• Two Nikon digital cameras (D70-S and Coolpix 5200)

• Access to several Nikon research microscopes in the department, including the Digital Petrographic Microscopy Laboratory
• Access to analytical equipment at ICAL (http://www.physics.montana.edu/ICAL/ical.html)