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Coherence cube technology adds geologic insight to 3-D data

Journal Article · · World Oil
OSTI ID:483878
Three-dimensional (3-D) seismic technology is now widely applied to assess the risk associated with hydrocarbon trap definition, including faulting, stratigraphic features, and reservoir description. Critical new technologies to exploit the wealth of information contained within 3-D seismic have recently begun to emerge; most notably, coherence cube technology, developed by Amoco Production Research and licensed to Coherence Technology Co. (CTC). Coherence cube processing produces interpretable images of faults and subtle stratigraphic features, such as buried deltas, river channels, and beaches, by quantifying seismic coherence attributes. The technique has important implications for geophysical, geological, and reservoir engineering applications. The paper discusses how coherency works, applications, and an example in delineating southern North Sea faulting.
OSTI ID:
483878
Journal Information:
World Oil, Journal Name: World Oil Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 218; ISSN 0043-8790; ISSN WOOIAS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English