Overview of Geosoft Oasis Montaj 2024
Geosoft Oasis Montaj is an industry-standard geophysical software developed by Seequent (a Bentley Systems company), designed for geophysicists and geoscientists to process, filter, model, and interpret large geophysical survey datasets. It supports a wide range of workflows for subsurface exploration, including integration with other geoscience data like geological models, GIS layers, and 3D visualizations. The software is particularly valued for handling high-volume data efficiently, with tools for coordinate transformations, gridding, dynamic linking of maps/profiles, and metadata capture based on ISO 19115 standards.
Originally developed by Geosoft (acquired by Seequent), Oasis Montaj runs on Windows and includes access to over 15 geoscience extensions for specialized tasks like UXO detection, EM/ERT inversion, and more. It’s suited for multidisciplinary teams in mining, oil & gas, environmental, and research applications.
Key Features
- Data Import and Management: Supports numerous formats (e.g., XYZ, GRD, GDB) with drag-and-drop functionality. Stores data in a high-performance Geosoft database for large spatial datasets, using “lines” for organized survey data storage.
- Processing and Analysis: GX functions (Geosoft eXecutables) for filtering, modeling, and batch scripting. Includes tools for azimuth tests, magnetometer data processing, and integration with extensions like UXO Land/Marine or Aarhus GeoSoftware.
- Visualization: 3D exploration environment with multiple monitor support, dynamic linking, and seamless access to raw/processed data (grids, voxels, plots).
- Collaboration: Geoscience Data Service via DAP server for searching global datasets; exports to ArcGIS Pro for enhanced compatibility.
- Other: Clipboard tools for map object manipulation; no need for external packages for basic operations.
What’s New in 2024 (Version 2024.2)
The latest release, Oasis Montaj 2024.2 (announced in late 2024), focuses on user feedback with improvements in:
- Multitasking: Enhanced project management for handling multiple databases/maps simultaneously.
- File Compatibility: Better support for spaces in filenames and ArcGIS Pro alignment.
- Workflow Efficiency: Streamlined import/export and high-volume processing.
