Dips is a program for Windows designed for interactive analysis of orientation-based geological data. With the help of this software solution, you can visualize vector spaces, density contours, intersections and traverses. Moreover, you have the ability to draw user-defined planes, sets, and utilize annotative tools.

Kinematic analysis

The utility allows you to identify critical zones on a stereonet overlay with the kinematic analysis of planar and wedge sliding, or flexural toppling and direct failure modes. You are able to export results to Excel, containing important vectors and intersections for all aforementioned methods. If you want to count the number of hydrocarbons in an oil reservoir, you may use another application called Interactive Petrophysics.

Jointing calculations

It is worth mentioning that you can choose from three jointing analysis options. The first one gives you the ability to calculate true or apparent spacing between joints within a set. The second is dedicated to assessing Rock Quality Designation, while the third is used for counting the occurrence of joints along distance intervals, either on a linear or borehole traverse.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
enables you to process orientation-based geological data;
you can visualize density contours, vectors and more;
it is possible to pick from three jointing analysis options.