Solving subsurface structural problems using a computer
Abstract
Until recently, the solution of subsurface structural problems has required a combination of graphical construction, trigonometry, time, and patience. Recent advances in software available for both mainframe and microcomputers now reduce the time and potential error of these calculations by an order of magnitude. Software for analysis of deviated wells, three point problems, apparent dip, apparent thickness, and the intersection of two planes, as well as the plotting and interpretation of these data can be used to allow timely and accurate exploration or operational decisions. The available computer software provides a set of utilities, or tools, rather than a comprehensive, intelligent system. The burden for selection of appropriate techniques, computation methods, and interpretations still lies with the explorationist user.
- Authors:
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- ARCO Oil and Gas Co., Plano, TX (USA)
- Publication Date:
- OSTI Identifier:
- 5406160
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8703189-
Journal ID: ISSN 0149-1423; CODEN: AABUD
- Resource Type:
- Conference
- Journal Name:
- AAPG Bulletin (American Association of Petroleum Geologists); (USA)
- Additional Journal Information:
- Journal Volume: 71:2; Conference: American Association of Petroleum Geologists Southwest Section convention, Dallas, TX (USA), 22-24 Mar 1987; Journal ID: ISSN 0149-1423
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 02 PETROLEUM; PETROLEUM DEPOSITS; EXPLORATION; PETROLEUM GEOLOGY; DATA ANALYSIS; COMPUTER CALCULATIONS; COMPUTER GRAPHICS; COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN; MICROPROCESSORS; PROGRAMMING; COMPUTERS; ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS; GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS; GEOLOGY; MICROELECTRONIC CIRCUITS; MINERAL RESOURCES; RESOURCES; 020200* - Petroleum- Reserves, Geology, & Exploration
Citation Formats
Witte, D M. Solving subsurface structural problems using a computer. United States: N. p., 1987.
Web.
Witte, D M. Solving subsurface structural problems using a computer. United States.
Witte, D M. 1987.
"Solving subsurface structural problems using a computer". United States.
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title = {Solving subsurface structural problems using a computer},
author = {Witte, D M},
abstractNote = {Until recently, the solution of subsurface structural problems has required a combination of graphical construction, trigonometry, time, and patience. Recent advances in software available for both mainframe and microcomputers now reduce the time and potential error of these calculations by an order of magnitude. Software for analysis of deviated wells, three point problems, apparent dip, apparent thickness, and the intersection of two planes, as well as the plotting and interpretation of these data can be used to allow timely and accurate exploration or operational decisions. The available computer software provides a set of utilities, or tools, rather than a comprehensive, intelligent system. The burden for selection of appropriate techniques, computation methods, and interpretations still lies with the explorationist user.},
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journal = {AAPG Bulletin (American Association of Petroleum Geologists); (USA)},
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volume = 71:2,
place = {United States},
year = {Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1987},
month = {Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1987}
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