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	== Dr. Thomas Victor (Vic) Loudon ==		== Dr. Thomas Victor (Vic) Loudon ==

	:"After four years of well-site work and regional subsurface mapping in Canada, Vic Loudon undertook three years of study for a PhD, exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology in Banffshire, Scotland. Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications followed, at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey. He moved to London in 1969 on being appointed by the British Geological Survey to initiate and to lead their Computer Unit. This highly active group was subsumed into the NERC Computer Service in 1978. He transferred to Edinburgh to continue research on spatial models and their potential for a more integrated computer representation of geology. After retirement he continued work on these topics as a BGS Honorary Research Associate. A founder member and first treasurer of the International Association of Mathematical Geologists, he has contributed many papers on computer applications. He wrote two earlier books: Loudon, T.V., 1979. Computer methods in geology, Academic Press (London) ISBN: 0-12-456950-1 (Russian translation 1981). Loudon, T.V., 2000. Geoscience after IT: a view of the present and future impact of information technology on geoscience. Elsevier, Oxford. 142 pp. Also available as Computers & Geosciences, Special Issue, 26 (3A), A1-A142 ~~http~~://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2395/ to ~~http~~://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2411/" '''From''': [https://www.amazon.co.uk/scenario-systems-geology-full-colour/dp/147815828X About the author]		:"After four years of well-site work and regional subsurface mapping in Canada, Vic Loudon undertook three years of study for a PhD, exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology in Banffshire, Scotland. Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications followed, at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey. He moved to London in 1969 on being appointed by the British Geological Survey to initiate and to lead their Computer Unit. This highly active group was subsumed into the NERC Computer Service in 1978. He transferred to Edinburgh to continue research on spatial models and their potential for a more integrated computer representation of geology. After retirement he continued work on these topics as a BGS Honorary Research Associate. A founder member and first treasurer of the International Association of Mathematical Geologists, he has contributed many papers on computer applications. He wrote two earlier books: Loudon, T.V., 1979. Computer methods in geology, Academic Press (London) ISBN: 0-12-456950-1 (Russian translation 1981). Loudon, T.V., 2000. Geoscience after IT: a view of the present and future impact of information technology on geoscience. Elsevier, Oxford. 142 pp. Also available as Computers & Geosciences, Special Issue, 26 (3A), A1-A142 https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2395/ to https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2411/" '''From''': [https://www.amazon.co.uk/scenario-systems-geology-full-colour/dp/147815828X About the author]

	== Timeline ==		== Timeline ==
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	Loudon, T.V. 2003 Geological reasoning: making sense of making sense. In: Annual Conference of the International Association of Mathematical Geology, Geo-reasoning Workshop, Portsmouth, UK, 11 September 2003. 1-7. (Unpublished)		Loudon, T.V. 2003 Geological reasoning: making sense of making sense. In: Annual Conference of the International Association of Mathematical Geology, Geo-reasoning Workshop, Portsmouth, UK, 11 September 2003. 1-7. (Unpublished)

	Loudon, T.V. 2000 [~~http~~://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/2395/1/ToC.pdf Geoscience after IT: table of contents]. Computers & Geosciences, 26 (3, Sup). v-viii.		Loudon, T.V. 2000 [https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/2395/1/ToC.pdf Geoscience after IT: table of contents]. Computers & Geosciences, 26 (3, Sup). v-viii.

	Loudon, T.V. 2000 Geoscience after IT: Index. Computers & Geosciences, 26 (3, Sup). A139-A142.		Loudon, T.V. 2000 Geoscience after IT: Index. Computers & Geosciences, 26 (3, Sup). A139-A142.
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	Loudon, T. Victor. 1964 Computer analysis of orientation data in structural geology. Northwestern University, 129pp. (Office of Naval Research Geography Branch ONR Task no. 389-135, Contract no. 1228(26) technical report) (Unpublished)		Loudon, T. Victor. 1964 Computer analysis of orientation data in structural geology. Northwestern University, 129pp. (Office of Naval Research Geography Branch ONR Task no. 389-135, Contract no. 1228(26) technical report) (Unpublished)

			[[Category:Pioneers of the British Geological Survey]]

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	\| ?-1964 \|\| Three years of study for a PhD, Edinburgh University (PhD completed in 1964), exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology in Banffshire, Scotland		\| ?-1964 \|\| Three years of study for a PhD, Edinburgh University (PhD completed in 1964), exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology in Banffshire, Scotland
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	\| 1964 \|\| Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey		\| 1964-1969 \|\| Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey
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	\| 1969 \|\| Appointed by Institute of Geological Sciences (now BGS) to lead Computer Unit		\| 1969 \|\| Appointed by Institute of Geological Sciences (now BGS) to lead Computer Unit

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	\| 1957-1959 \|\| Well-site geologist with British American Oil in western Canada		\| 1957-1959 \|\| Well-site geologist with British American Oil in western Canada
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	\| 1964 \|\| Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey		\| 1964 \|\| Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey

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	\| \|\| Born		\| \|\| Born
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	\| \|\| ~~Four years of wellsite-work and regional subsurface mapping~~, ~~Canada~~		\| 1956 \|\| B. Sc. In Geology, Edinburgh University
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	\| \|\| ~~Three years of study for a PhD, exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology~~ in ~~Banffshire, Scotland~~		\| 1957-1959 \|\| Well-site geologist with British American Oil in western Canada
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	\| \|\| Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications ~~followed,~~ at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey		\| \|\| Three years of study for a PhD, Edinburgh University, exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology in Banffshire, Scotland
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			\| 1964 \|\| Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey
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	\| 1969 \|\| Appointed by Institute of Geological Sciences (now BGS) to lead Computer Unit		\| 1969 \|\| Appointed by Institute of Geological Sciences (now BGS) to lead Computer Unit
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	\| \|\| Transferred to BGS Edinburgh		\| \|\| Transferred to BGS Edinburgh
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	\| \|\| Retired		\| 1996? \|\| Retired
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	\| \|\| BGS Honorary Research Associate		\| \|\| BGS Honorary Research Associate
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	\| 2021 \|\| Died		\| 2021 \|\| Died
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	== Commentary on a British Geological Survey Computing Archive 1965-85 ==		== Commentary on a British Geological Survey Computing Archive 1965-85 ==
	Dr. Loudon wrote an account of the early days of computing in BGS entitled: [[Commentary on a British Geological Survey Computing Archive 1965-85]]		Dr. Loudon wrote an account of the early days of computing in BGS entitled: [[Commentary on a British Geological Survey Computing Archive 1965-85]]

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	Loudon, T.V. 2000 Geoscience after IT : a view of the present and future impact of information technology on geoscience. Pergamon Press, 142pp. (Computer Methods in the Geosciences, 17).		Loudon, T.V. 2000 Geoscience after IT : a view of the present and future impact of information technology on geoscience. Pergamon Press, 142pp. (Computer Methods in the Geosciences, 17).

	Loudon, T.V. 1996 Commentary on a British Geological Survey Computing Archive (1965-85). Edinburgh, UK, British Geological Survey, 19pp. (WO/96/003) (Unpublished)		Loudon, T.V. 1996 [[Commentary on a British Geological Survey Computing Archive 1965-85]]. Edinburgh, UK, British Geological Survey, 19pp. (WO/96/003) (Unpublished)

	Loudon, T.V.; Humphries, P.A. 1994 Computer procedures for generalisation of geological maps from 1:10 000 to 1:50 000 scale. Edinburgh, UK, British Geological Survey, 42pp. (WO/94/003) (Unpublished)		Loudon, T.V.; Humphries, P.A. 1994 Computer procedures for generalisation of geological maps from 1:10 000 to 1:50 000 scale. Edinburgh, UK, British Geological Survey, 42pp. (WO/94/003) (Unpublished)

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	[[File:LoudonScenarioFrontCover.JPG\|thumbnail\|A scenario for systems geology. Front cover.]]		[[File:LoudonScenarioFrontCover.JPG\|thumbnail\|A scenario for systems geology. Front cover.]]

	Loudon, T. V. 2012 [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/download/the-basics-of-systems-geology/ The basics of systems geology.] British Geological Survey. (Unpublished)		Loudon, T.V. 2012 [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/download/the-basics-of-systems-geology/ The basics of systems geology.] British Geological Survey. (Unpublished)

	Loudon, T.V. 2012 [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/download/suggestions-for-information-architecture-in-systems-geology/ Suggestions for information architecture in systems geology.] British Geological Survey, 31pp. (Unpublished)		Loudon, T.V. 2012 [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/download/suggestions-for-information-architecture-in-systems-geology/ Suggestions for information architecture in systems geology.] British Geological Survey, 31pp. (Unpublished)
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	Loudon, T.V. 2003 Geological reasoning: making sense of making sense. In: Annual Conference of the International Association of Mathematical Geology, Geo-reasoning Workshop, Portsmouth, UK, 11 September 2003. 1-7. (Unpublished)		Loudon, T.V. 2003 Geological reasoning: making sense of making sense. In: Annual Conference of the International Association of Mathematical Geology, Geo-reasoning Workshop, Portsmouth, UK, 11 September 2003. 1-7. (Unpublished)

	Loudon, T. V. 2000 [http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/2395/1/ToC.pdf Geoscience after IT: table of contents]. Computers & Geosciences, 26 (3, Sup). v-viii.		Loudon, T.V. 2000 [http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/2395/1/ToC.pdf Geoscience after IT: table of contents]. Computers & Geosciences, 26 (3, Sup). v-viii.

	Loudon, T.V. 2000 Geoscience after IT: Index. Computers & Geosciences, 26 (3, Sup). A139-A142.		Loudon, T.V. 2000 Geoscience after IT: Index. Computers & Geosciences, 26 (3, Sup). A139-A142.
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	Loudon, T.V.; Adams, E.P., eds. 1969 GOSSIP annotated list of some geologists who use a computer. Reading, UK, University of Reading. (Reading University Geological Reports Number 3) (Unpublished)		Loudon, T.V.; Adams, E.P., eds. 1969 GOSSIP annotated list of some geologists who use a computer. Reading, UK, University of Reading. (Reading University Geological Reports Number 3) (Unpublished)

	Loudon, T .Victor. 1969 A small geological data library. Journal of the International Association for Mathematical Geology, 1 (2). 155-170. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02048559		Loudon, T. Victor. 1969 A small geological data library. Journal of the International Association for Mathematical Geology, 1 (2). 155-170. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02048559

	Loudon, T.V. 1966 Geologically oriented scheme for sharing information on programming: annotated list of some geologists who use a computer. Reading, UK, University of Reading. (Unpublished)		Loudon, T.V. 1966 Geologically oriented scheme for sharing information on programming: annotated list of some geologists who use a computer. Reading, UK, University of Reading. (Unpublished)

	Loudon, T. Victor. 1964 Computer analysis of orientation data in structural geology. Northwestern University, 129pp. (Office of Naval Research Geography Branch ONR Task no. 389-135, Contract no. 1228(26) technical report) (Unpublished)		Loudon, T. Victor. 1964 Computer analysis of orientation data in structural geology. Northwestern University, 129pp. (Office of Naval Research Geography Branch ONR Task no. 389-135, Contract no. 1228(26) technical report) (Unpublished)

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	== Dr. Thomas Victor (Vic) Loudon ==		== Dr. Thomas Victor (Vic) Loudon ==

	"After four years of well-site work and regional subsurface mapping in Canada, Vic Loudon undertook three years of study for a PhD, exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology in Banffshire, Scotland. Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications followed, at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey. He moved to London in 1969 on being appointed by the British Geological Survey to initiate and to lead their Computer Unit. This highly active group was subsumed into the NERC Computer Service in 1978. He transferred to Edinburgh to continue research on spatial models and their potential for a more integrated computer representation of geology. After retirement he continued work on these topics as a BGS Honorary Research Associate. A founder member and first treasurer of the International Association of Mathematical Geologists, he has contributed many papers on computer applications. He wrote two earlier books: Loudon, T.V., 1979. Computer methods in geology, Academic Press (London) ISBN: 0-12-456950-1 (Russian translation 1981). Loudon, T.V., 2000. Geoscience after IT: a view of the present and future impact of information technology on geoscience. Elsevier, Oxford. 142 pp. Also available as Computers & Geosciences, Special Issue, 26 (3A), A1-A142 http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2395/ to http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2411/" '''From''': [https://www.amazon.co.uk/scenario-systems-geology-full-colour/dp/147815828X About the author]		:"After four years of well-site work and regional subsurface mapping in Canada, Vic Loudon undertook three years of study for a PhD, exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology in Banffshire, Scotland. Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications followed, at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey. He moved to London in 1969 on being appointed by the British Geological Survey to initiate and to lead their Computer Unit. This highly active group was subsumed into the NERC Computer Service in 1978. He transferred to Edinburgh to continue research on spatial models and their potential for a more integrated computer representation of geology. After retirement he continued work on these topics as a BGS Honorary Research Associate. A founder member and first treasurer of the International Association of Mathematical Geologists, he has contributed many papers on computer applications. He wrote two earlier books: Loudon, T.V., 1979. Computer methods in geology, Academic Press (London) ISBN: 0-12-456950-1 (Russian translation 1981). Loudon, T.V., 2000. Geoscience after IT: a view of the present and future impact of information technology on geoscience. Elsevier, Oxford. 142 pp. Also available as Computers & Geosciences, Special Issue, 26 (3A), A1-A142 http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2395/ to http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2411/" '''From''': [https://www.amazon.co.uk/scenario-systems-geology-full-colour/dp/147815828X About the author]

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	== Dr. Thomas Victor (Vic) Loudon ==		== Dr. Thomas Victor (Vic) Loudon ==

	"After four years of well-site work and regional subsurface mapping in Canada, Vic Loudon undertook three years of study for a PhD, exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology in Banffshire, Scotland. Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications followed, at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey. He moved to London in 1969 on being appointed by the British Geological Survey to initiate and to lead their Computer Unit. This highly active group was subsumed into the NERC Computer Service in 1978. He transferred to Edinburgh to continue research on spatial models and their potential for a more integrated computer representation of geology. After retirement he continued work on these topics as a BGS Honorary Research Associate. A founder member and first treasurer of the International Association of Mathematical Geologists, he has contributed many papers on computer applications. He wrote two earlier books: Loudon, T.V., 1979. Computer methods in geology, Academic Press (London) ISBN: 0-12-456950-1 (Russian translation 1981). Loudon, T.V., 2000. Geoscience after IT: a view of the present and future impact of information technology on geoscience. Elsevier, Oxford. 142 pp. Also available as Computers & Geosciences, Special Issue, 26 (3A), A1-A142 http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2395/ to http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2411/" From: [https://www.amazon.co.uk/scenario-systems-geology-full-colour/dp/147815828X About the author]		"After four years of well-site work and regional subsurface mapping in Canada, Vic Loudon undertook three years of study for a PhD, exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology in Banffshire, Scotland. Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications followed, at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey. He moved to London in 1969 on being appointed by the British Geological Survey to initiate and to lead their Computer Unit. This highly active group was subsumed into the NERC Computer Service in 1978. He transferred to Edinburgh to continue research on spatial models and their potential for a more integrated computer representation of geology. After retirement he continued work on these topics as a BGS Honorary Research Associate. A founder member and first treasurer of the International Association of Mathematical Geologists, he has contributed many papers on computer applications. He wrote two earlier books: Loudon, T.V., 1979. Computer methods in geology, Academic Press (London) ISBN: 0-12-456950-1 (Russian translation 1981). Loudon, T.V., 2000. Geoscience after IT: a view of the present and future impact of information technology on geoscience. Elsevier, Oxford. 142 pp. Also available as Computers & Geosciences, Special Issue, 26 (3A), A1-A142 http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2395/ to http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2411/" '''From''': [https://www.amazon.co.uk/scenario-systems-geology-full-colour/dp/147815828X About the author]

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	== Dr. Thomas Victor (Vic) Loudon ==		== Dr. Thomas Victor (Vic) Loudon ==

			"After four years of well-site work and regional subsurface mapping in Canada, Vic Loudon undertook three years of study for a PhD, exploring computer methods while mapping sedimentary and structural geology in Banffshire, Scotland. Six years of post-doctoral research on geological computer applications followed, at Northwestern University (Illinois), Reading University (England), and the Kansas Geological Survey. He moved to London in 1969 on being appointed by the British Geological Survey to initiate and to lead their Computer Unit. This highly active group was subsumed into the NERC Computer Service in 1978. He transferred to Edinburgh to continue research on spatial models and their potential for a more integrated computer representation of geology. After retirement he continued work on these topics as a BGS Honorary Research Associate. A founder member and first treasurer of the International Association of Mathematical Geologists, he has contributed many papers on computer applications. He wrote two earlier books: Loudon, T.V., 1979. Computer methods in geology, Academic Press (London) ISBN: 0-12-456950-1 (Russian translation 1981). Loudon, T.V., 2000. Geoscience after IT: a view of the present and future impact of information technology on geoscience. Elsevier, Oxford. 142 pp. Also available as Computers & Geosciences, Special Issue, 26 (3A), A1-A142 http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2395/ to http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/2411/" From: [https://www.amazon.co.uk/scenario-systems-geology-full-colour/dp/147815828X About the author]

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