Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Earth science
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-16
2007-10-16
McElheny Jr., Donald E. (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Earth science
C367S073000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10971889
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for interpreting reverse faults and multiple z-valued seismic horizons. A platform executable on a computer is provided for interpreting seismic data. The platform includes a user input module for accepting user inputs related to interpretation of seismic data and also includes a graphics processing module for displaying to a user graphics related to seismic data. A reverse fault module is provided for enforcing rules governing acceptable multi-z horizon picks. Such rules allow a multiple z-valued horizon to be interpreted as a single horizon. The invention further includes methods for allowing a user to interpret seismic data in a reverse-fault environment. An interpretation of seismic data is displayed and reverse faults and multiple z-valued horizons are created and displayed within the interpretation. A set of reverse-fault environment properties is associated with the reverse faults and the multiple z-valued horizons.
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Fitzsimmons Clark
Thompson Thomas R. (Dutch)
Crain Caton & James
Landmark Graphics Corporation
Le Toan M.
McElheny Jr. Donald E.
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