1999 Abstract: Loftin et al.
Advanced Visualization Techniques in the Geosciences
R. Bowen
Loftin
Chris Harding
Dave Chen
Virtual
Environments Research Institute
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University
of Houston
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Ching-Rong
Lin
Continuum
Resources Corporation
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#100
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TX 77042 USA
Adrian Ugray
Peter Gordon
Keith Nesbitt
BHP Research
- Newcastle Laboratories
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Wallsend
2287 Australia
Chris Chuter
Mojave Computer
Graphics Software
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Drive
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Mark Acosta
Pixel Perfect
Software
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Park Drive, #1514
Houston, TX
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Abstract
This paper describes the development of applications for the interactive investigation of three-dimensional seismic data and geological surfaces interpreted from that data (using a projective workbench, or the CAVE™). This approach enables geoscientists to more fully exploit three- dimensional seismic data by providing them with a truly three-dimensional display of data that can be shared (locally or remotely) with others. In addition, the three- dimensional interactivity of this technology can support more productive interpretation of the seismic data and more efficient verification of the resulting interpretations. The result is an enhanced process for characterizing a hydrocarbon reservoir.