Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Earth science
Patent
1997-07-28
1999-10-12
McElheny, Jr., Donald E.
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Earth science
G06F 1900
Patent
active
059666722
ABSTRACT:
A method for imaging volume data having an embedded target of interest is provided. The method provides for acquiring data concerning the target and preparing the data for identifying an event associated with the target such that the event is viewable without distortion. The data is prepared by capturing relevant amplitude and phase data with respect to the relevant event, and imaging or migrating the data to place the event in the correct position. Further, the data is calibrated to a known model by tying the amplitude captured from the data to an amplitude of the known model, and analyzing the dynamic range of the model data and the captured data to confirm alignment. If alignment is not acceptable, additional calibration is performed. The data is scaled to emphasize the event such that the data can be viewed and the event associated with the data are readily discernible. The volume event and embedded event are plotted in either log amplitude scale format or linear amplitude scale format. If it is sufficient to evaluate the event in question in fewer colors, the event is visualized in 8-bit data format. If it is required to preserve more amplitude data, it is preferable to visualize the event in dynamic range data format.
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McElheny Jr. Donald E.
Payne Alton W.
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