DepthCon2000
and
its
Demonstration
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Even
with
substantial
knowledge
of
rock
deformation
styles,
to
correctly
pick
repeatedly-faulted
sections
on
seismic
is
a
difficult
job
for
the
interpreter.
In
thrust
belts
and
serially-extended
basins
the
dislocation
of
older
rollovers
by
renewed
episodes
of
faulting
creates
complex
geometries
which
are
typically
difficult
to
resolve
on
time-distorted
seismic.
To
conceive
and
evaluate
new
plays
in
complex
areas
we
require
simple
and
intuitive
ways
to
experiment
with
the
data.
DepthCon2000
is
designed
for practical, very inexpensive geological
modelling
directly
with
seismic
profiles.
Its
purpose
is
to
give
you
the
capability
to quickly test
and
improve
your
geological
models
for
depth
conversion.
Its proved
its
value
in
service,
as
an
excellent
tool
for
analysing
complex
seismic.
Starting
with
a
scanned
or
clipboard-imported
bitmap,
there
are
four
main
capabilities
in
the
software:
-
You
can
depth
convert
using
a
function,
V
=
Vo
+
kt,
where
you
input
an
initial
interval
velocity
and
rate
of
change
of
velocity
with
depth,
to
get
a
quick-look
answer
for
first-pass
depth
conversion
requirements. The
depth
conversion
process
performs
the
integration
of
that
function
and
redisplays
the
section
in
depth.
This
program
doesn't
require
any
picks
to
have
been
made,
and
will
place
a
section
approximately
in
depth
for
introductory
interpretation
with
much
of
the
section
distortion
removed.
-
You
can
depth
convert
by
sketching
a
colour-filled
interpretation
overlay
on
the
target
seismic
section,
using
the
program's
own
line
and
polygon
draw
software.
Each
colour
field
is
given
an
appropriate
interval
velocity;
and
the
program
will
then
marry
this
colour
model
pixel-by-pixel
with
your
target
seismic
to
produce
a
good-quality
seismic
depth
image.
The
conversion
process
can
be
run
in
a
few
seconds
once
the
data
are
set
up,
and
then
repeated
with
new
velocities
or
polygon
shapes
until
results
match
the
available
control.
-
You
can
line-length
balance
between
pins,
and
draw
pre-deformation
templates
which
show
the
fault
trajectories.
-
You
can
restore
the
seismic,
rejoining
displacements
on
faults
to
investigate
the
structural
history
of
the
prospect.
With
the
restoration
software
you
can
un-deform
the
seismic,
restoring
the
structure
with
the
program
preserving
the
full
quality
of
the
bitmap
image;
you
can
drag
and
drop
the
fault
surface,
repeating
the
displacement,
until
good
restorations
are
achieved
which
match
the
seismic
control.
When
you
can
make
a
good
restoration,
your
model
is
geologically
reasonable.
That
doesn't
mean
its
correct,
it
means
it
is
geometrically
sensible.
When
you
have
a
geologically
reasonable
model,
you
can
depth
convert
again;
all
with
the
full
control
of
the
seismic
image.
Then
you
can
run
a
second,
still
more
detailed
restoration,
and
you'll
be
able
to
reconstruct
the
history
of
deformation
using
the
seismic
depth
image.
This
of
course
means
that
confidence
in
the
interpretation
will
be
raised
and
there
is
a
better
chance
that
all
of
the
elements
of
the
structure
will
be
identified.
With
DepthCon2000
you
can
tackle
very
high
degrees
of
complexity
in
interpretation
problems,
quickly
resolving
the
geometry
of
cross-cutting
thrusts
and
extensional
faults,
salt
problems,
and
across-fault
correlation
questions.
Its
a
valuable
capability.
You
could
also
use
it
in
processing
work.
For
example
take
the
velocity
model
and
run
a
PSDM
on
the
line
for
comparison.
There
could
be
very
large
savings
of
time
and
effort
in
using
DepthCon2000
to
quickly
build
an
initial
velocity
model
which
is
geologically
sensible.
How
DepthCon2000
works
Any
bitmap
which
you
have
on
file
can
be
imported,
directly
if
it
is
a
.bmp
or
indirectly
off
the
clipboard
and
re-saved
as
your
starting
bmp,
if
it
is
some
other
kind
of
bitmap
format.
Trim
and
rotate
as
may
be
required
to
get
the
image
you
want,
and
the
program
is
ready
to
run.
Of
course
DepthCon2000
gives
you
the
option
to
work
with
paper
sources,
using
scanned
unpicked
or
working
seismic
sections.
The
program's
clip
and
rotate
facilities
are
used
to
straighten
the
bitmap
and
trim
its
top
to
datum
(Both
these
operations
use
the
same
image
processing
as
is
used
in
the
depth
conversion,
to
retain
the
quality
of
the
seismic).
The
powerful
colour-fill
method
is
the
primary
mode
of
the
program,
where
it
combines
the
time
section
and
the
colour
overlay
to
depth-convert
the
seismic
pixel
distribution.
This
method
allows
for
complex
velocity
variations
and
is
a
sophisticated
capability.
Gaps
between
the
polygons
in
the
colour
fill
are
given
the
last-known
velocity,
and
so
the
definition
of
polygons
need
not
be
done
with
high
accuracy.
The
polygon
file
can
be
saved,
for
subsequent
changes
to
the
shapes
of
the
colour
fields.
These
colour
fields
can
be
drawn
quite
roughly,
any
gaps
left
are
handled
by
the
program.
Interval
velocities
are
entered
into
a
flex
grid
database,
by
clicking
on
each
colour
and
keying-in
the
appropriate
value.
And
the
colour-fill
is
then
married
with
the
seismic
profile,
pixel
by
pixel,
to
give
a
natural-scale
depth
conversion
which
preserves
the
pixel
quality.
The
section
balance
capabilities
comprise
line-length
checks,
and
area-balanced
vertical
and
inclined-shear
displacement
on
fault
surfaces
sketched
using
the
editor.
The
shear
module
can
be
run
repeatedly
on
a
given
fault,
varying
the
shape
of
the
fault
and
its
displacement
until
the
desired
results
have
been
achieved.
Its
a
very
simple
and
direct
way
to
test
correlations
and
to
understand
the
structure
history
implications
of
picks
made
with
complex
seismic,
and
it
interlinks
nicely
with
the
depth
conversion
option.
As
your
understanding
of
the
structure
develops,
you
can
amend
picks
and
re-run
the
depth
conversion,
to
converge
on
a
balanced
model
which
includes
all
the
key
elements
of
the
structure
and
is
geometrically
valid.
What
next?
Well,
we
hope
that
you'll
want
to
download
the
demo
and
experiment
with
it;
or
we
can
send
you
a
CD,
if
you
prefer.
The
best
way
to
look
at
DepthCon2000
is
to
take
a
trial
license
and
use
your
own
data,
and
we
can
offer
you
a
trial
of
the
program
without
obligation,
for
a
month
or
so.
We
can
also
interpret
sections
for
you
on
a
consulting
basis.
Please
let
us
know
how
we
can
help
you!
The
current
price
of
DepthCon2000: April 2004:
|
Description
|
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Pounds
|
US
Dollars*
|
|
DepthCon2000
single-user
|
324
|
499
|
*
US
Dollar
price
may
vary
with
the
exchange
rate. The price excludes mailing costs, and any customs or import charges which
might arise in delivery. The program can be ordered directly from ourselves, or
via Rockware in Colorado, its in their catalog.
Download
the
demo
and
its
tutorial
DepthCon2000
can
be
downloaded
in
demo
form
from
this
site,
with
a
full
tutorial
for
the
depth
conversion
operations
of
the
program
and
a
limited
capability
for
work
with
the
Shear
option,
and
we
hope
you'll
wish
to
take
a
closer
look
at
it.
Please
also
read
the
license
terms
of
use
for
this
software.
This
link
will
take
you
to
the
download
page:
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