Why a consortium?

Because we require funding and feedback to sustain the more sophisticated and ambitious development programme which we feel the software, and its dedicated users deserve.

We are proud of our current software product 3D GeoModeller version 1.2 which will continue to meet the demanding and broad requirements of geologists and geophysicists around the world. However, the rate of commercial uptake of GeoModeller is at levels sufficient only to sustain the provision of updates, support and maintenance, but not our more innovative development costs.

What is the GeoModeller Basins Consortium vision?

Our vision for user workflow is for efficient importing and manipulation of all manner of geological and geophysical data sets into one workspace, and hence rapid creation of a 3D geology model framework.

Many of the required functions are already in place in GeoModeller v1.2. However, the more innovative developments planned as part of the Basins Consortium will provide:

• More seamless set-up
• Improved support for basin geology
• A superior Inversion Module within the graphical user interface

For more details: Ask us for our preliminary work plan document

How long will the development take?

The 3D GeoModeller Basins Consortium officially begins on 1st July 2007 and will operate for 24 months.

How can we monitor Intrepid's progress?

Brief quarterly reports will summarize our progress within the overall development schedule, and highlight the next development items scheduled.

Even better: our progress can be measured by users frequently downloading the latest software build from our downloads page, and frequent use of the software on real data sets.

We will conduct two user group meetings during the life of the Consortium. These will be:

• First week in December 2007 (Melbourne)
• Last week in November 2008 (location to be announced)

How should we provide feedback to the Intrepid team?

Users can communicate with Intrepid Geophysics (and other consortium members) using:

• E-mail or telephone—see our Contact Us page
• Our user discussion forum on the GeoModeller Google Group site: http://groups.google.com/group/geomodeller
• Our Bug Tracker feedback system. From this web page:
  • To report a bug or make a suggestion or request, go to Report a Bug page
  • To review existing bug reports and suggestions, go to Query Reported Bugs page

Members are always welcome to visit Intrepid Geophysics in Melbourne (See: Who should we contact?) and review development progress. Intrepid staff may also be able to visit members in their offices, from time to time.

What is the cost of membership?

The all-inclusive membership fee for new and renewing members of the 3D GeoModeller Basins Consortium is AUD $39,000.

What's included in the membership offer?

• A single, perpetual, fully-featured GeoModeller Licence
• Upgrades, support and maintenance (for 2 years)
• Staff Training: 2 days "3D GeoModeller"
• Opportunities to influence software development planning
• 2 User Group meetings
• Quarterly Progress Reports
• Direct access to GeoModeller "Bug Tracker", including Feature Requests
• Participation in Google GeoModeller Discussion Groups

Who is the Consortium team?

Desmond FitzGerald	Senior Developer and Expert in GeoModeller
Phil McInerney	Senior Geophysicist and Expert in GeoModeller
Ray Seikel	Senior Developer
Antonio Guillen	Expert inGeoModeller and Senior Developer
Helen Gibson	Project Geologist and GeoModeller User
Difu Wang	User Interface Developer
Laurie Callaghan	Senior Developer
Waqqas Sharif	Systems Administrator and Developer
Dominik Argast	Mathematician and Developer
David Stephensen	Technical Communicator
Maggie Snow	Project Administrator

Who should we contact?

Membership coordinator:

Helen Gibson
Intrepid Geophysics Melbourne office
Unit 2, 1 Male Street, Brighton, Victoria 3186
Phone: +61 3 9593 1077, Fax: +61 3 9592 4142
Email: helen[at]intrepid-geophysics.com

Consortium chairperson:

Richard Lane
Geoscience Australia
Cnr Jerrabomberra Ave & Hindmarsh Drv, Symonston, ACT 2609
Phone: +61 2 6249 9264, Fax: +61 2 6249 9913
Email: richard.lane[at]ga.gov.au