At the A. P. Karpinsky All-Russian Scientific Research Geological Institute, scientists have created a digital twin of Cuba's subsoil. Thanks to the new development, students and scientists, as well as miners, have the opportunity to collect information about this place and use it in accordance with their request. This was announced by the General Director of the Institute, Pavel Khimchenko.
This is a unique technology developed at our institute, which has been the basic (national) geological and cartographic system of Russia since 2021. Now we have adapted this technology for our Cuban comrades. The digital twin allows you to integrate data on geology, geophysics, geochemistry, tectonics, deep structure, as well as mineral deposits and promising areas in a single array. The technology will allow for comprehensive analysis and provide wide access to geological information, primarily to Russian and Cuban subsoil users, scientists and students.
Khimchenko also spoke about the difficulties encountered in creating the twin. As it turned out, many data were lost since 1988. There were no algorithms left for drawing up plans and systematizing geological information, there were no digitized data and a database of geological maps. Cuban geologists had to make a lot of effort to transfer up-to-date information to the Russian scientific community, despite the difficult conditions. As a result of geological cooperation, scientists were able to create a metallogenic map of the island, which became part of the digital twin.
This work is unique for our country. First of all, this is, of course, the first edition of the "Metallogenic Map of Cuba at a scale of 1:500,000" prepared by us. We created the basis, laid the foundation and developed a system with clear, scientifically sound patterns. Ore districts and nodes were identified, thanks to which promising areas for further research appeared.
Khimchenko noted that the new project will allow planning work and making informed decisions when searching for minerals.
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