Visualizing the Subsurface: A Guide to WinFence

In the competitive world of environmental and geotechnical reporting, a clear geological profile is the most effective way to communicate complex data. WinFence, developed by GAEA Technologies, is a robust subsurface modeling solution that transforms raw borehole data into high-resolution stratigraphic visualizations.

Core Features of WinFence

1. Automated Strata Generation

The “connecting lines” between the boreholes in your cross-section illustrate WinFence’s built-in intelligence. 

• AI Correlation: The software automatically determines how to connect strata between boreholes by analyzing similarities in lithology, thickness, and occurrence.
• Intersecting Logic: It can automatically correlate data even when multiple cross-sections intersect, ensuring geological consistency across your entire project. 

2. Sophisticated Strata Modeling

WinFence goes beyond simple flat layers to represent real-world geological complexity. 

• Diverse Geological Units: You can model not just standard layers, but also faults, lenses, intrusions, and alteration zones (such as mineralization or contamination).
• Unique Snapping Approach: Layer boundaries can be fixed or “snapped” to one another, making the input of complex boundaries both quick and accurate. 

3. Seamless Data Integration

Borehole data can be pulled directly from the core GaeaSynergy database. 

• WinLoG: WinFence shares a database with the WinLoG module. Any data entered into your boring logs—including lithology, samples, water levels, and geophysical logs—is instantly available for your cross-sections.
• Deviated Borings: For complex mining or oil & gas projects, the software supports entering and displaying deviated boreholes in true depth. 

4. Advanced 3D Fence Diagrams

Once 2D cross-sections are created, they can be transformed into 3D fence diagrams. 

• Dynamic Visualization: The 3D environment allows you to pan, zoom, and rotate the model.
• Custom Perspectives: You can set up multiple cameras to view the subsurface from specific angles and adjust light sources to enhance depth through shading. 

5. Integrated GIS & Mapping

• Spatial Accuracy: A built-in Geographic Information System (GIS) allows you to pick borehole locations and cross-section paths directly from a site map.
• Auto-Contouring: Strata boundaries defined in WinFence can be used to automatically generate contour maps in the gridding module. And previously created contour maps can be used to create strata boundaries in WinFence.

Why Choose WinFence?

By automating the tedious parts of stratigraphic mapping, WinFence allows engineers to focus on analysis rather than manual drafting. Its unique “snapping” approach for layer boundaries makes inputting complex data both quick and accurate.

Learn more about our Solutions

• GaeaSynergy Platform for Geoscientific Analysis
• WinLoG Borehole and Well Log Data Management
• WinFence Cross-section and Fence Diagram Visualization

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