Geo-Logic
Systems Chooses INT Toolkits to Build Next-generation Geological Analysis application
The
Challenge
GLS wanted to produce a next-generation analysis application
for work in the complicated geology of most petroleum reservoirs. The program
needed to include a complete suite of dip-constrained and general map, profile,
well, and seismic interpretation methods, all incorporated into an efficient GLS
workflow and user-interaction pattern. It was also necessary to concentrate GLS
resources on the algorithmic implementation of a new concept called "geometry
fields"-a set of attributes that can be derived from rock structures. While
computationally difficult, these fields enable the geoscientist to easily examine
the bedding and distributions of dip, curvature, and strain implied by their interpretations.
The
INT Solution
To maximize platform independence, GLS decided to write the
new application in Java using INT's J/GeoToolkit components. The complete suite
of J/GeoToolkit functionality was integral to the success of this highly interactive
and graphic-intensive application. INT components ranging from drawing and editing
tools to seismic and well log management were rapidly blended into the GLS architecture.
Sophisticated functionality was easily extended where necessary and provided the
basis for developing new analysis methods and data presentations. By utilizing
J/GeoToolkit for all the graphical components, GLS' limited development resources
remained focused on the areas of most benefit - rapidly implementing practical
new science in an easy-to-use framework.
The
Result
LithoTect
'uncomplicates the complicated' and is quickly becoming the new industry-standard
for structural and stratigraphic analysis. Its depth conversion, well monitoring,
and data projection capabilities are state-of-the-art. The structural restoration/forward
modeling techniques include decompaction/isostacy and operate on both interpretations
and seismic data-a unique breakthrough in geological analysis. Easy to learn and
use by all geoscientists, the Java implementation allows LithoTect to run on laptops
and workstations of all types.
LithoTect
illustrates the ability to efficiently build a complete, sophisticated, user-oriented
application interface around the INT graphics toolkits. As more 3D functionality
is added, continuing development will be based on the INT J/View3DPro components.
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