ISIS - Gulf interactive interpretation system

Conference · Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6872403

Caldwell, J H; Valuikas, P S; Platek, R M; Casavant, R R

For 2 years, Gulf Exploration and Production Co. has successfully used a powerful computer system for interactive graphic interpretation of large and diverse volumes of exploration data. This proprietary system, developed by Gulf Research and Development Co., is called ISIS (Interactive Seismic Interpretation System). Some of the capabilities of ISIS are demonstrated using videotape recordings of 3 actual interpretation sessions. The first session comprises interactive log analysis--editing formation evaluation, and tying between wells. The second session involves regional mapping from a large data base of seismic lines and well logs. Numerous access and display features allow projects exceeding 20,000 line-mi (32,000 line-km) to be instantly available at the interactive station, replacing large volumes of paper records. Horizons can be carried around loops and tied, then posted and contoured automatically. The third session demonstrates detailed reservoir characterization at a mature field. Over 225 digitized well logs are gridded and then analyzed using interactive graphic software originally developed for 3D seismic surveys.

• Research Organization: Gulf's Research and Development Co., Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 6872403
• Report Number(s): CONF-8405216-
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Vol. 68:4; Conference: AAPG annual convention, San Antonio, TX, USA, 20 May 1984
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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03 NATURAL GAS
EXPLORATION
DATA ANALYSIS
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
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SEISMIC SURVEYS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
MINERAL RESOURCES
RESOURCES
SURVEYS
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