Chapter 1: Introduction

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Chapter1
Introduction
GeoGraphix provides a complete Microsoft Windows based interpretation system for evaluating and
managing land, seismic, and well data. Several modules, tools or applications can be integrated together so
that a complete exploration or development team can work together to easily organize, browse, filter, and
interpret well and seismic data from a variety of industry standard sources.
GeoGraphix Release 2002.1 contains the following products:
Discovery v7.0 is the integrated product suite that incorporates shared data management and geological,
petrophysical, and geophysical interpretation tools. It consists of the following:
DataManager (includes ProjectExplorer, CoordinateSystemManager,
WellBase, SeisBase, QueryBuilder, ZoneManager, WellXchange)

The Discovery project and data management engine

GESXplorer (includes GeoAtlas, IsoMap, XSection, LeaseMap, LandNet)

The geologic base mapping and interpretation system

PRIZM

An interactive petrophysical and log analysis system

SeisVision

The comprehensive 2D/3D seismic interpretation system

pStaX (includes SCAN)

The post stack processing module for enhancing seismic character and
detecting anomalies related to geologic features

Seismic Modeling v7.0 is the powerful seismic synthetic and 2D forward modeling system, which
integrates seamlessly with Discovery. It consists of the following applications:
LogM Well Editor

The geophysical application used for interactively editing well logs and evaluating
synthetic trace character response

LogM Model Builder

The 2D forward seismic waveform modeling tool

Struct

The forward ray tracing and structural modeling system

Landmark Connectivity v7.0 allows well and seismic data to be shared between both GeoGraphix
and Landmark Graphics systems. It is fully integrated with the following applications:
WellXchange OpenWorks Connect

Transfer well information to/from OpenWorks applications

SeisXchange

Transfer seismic data to/from SeisWorks

SeisVision for OpenWorks

Dynamic real-time link to SeisWorks/OpenWorks

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CourseObjectives
The GeoGraphix Seismic Modeling application suite (including LogM and Struct) is a
comprehensive stratigraphic and structural seismic modeling package. This course is intended primarily for
geophysicists, geologists, geophysical and geological technicians, and earth scientists who are familiar with
the fundamentals of well logs, synthetic trace generation, cross section generation, seismic modeling and
seismic interpretation. Relevant geological and geophysical principles will be reviewed and specific
questions will be handled and discussed during the course.
During the training course, the various features of the applications are presented more or less in the order
that a user might use the applications in a seismic modeling interpretation workflow (from importing the
data; organizing data; displaying logs; editing and plotting logs; generating synthetics; generating cross
sections, and creating seismic models).
The course is presented in a "hands-on" step-by-step tutorial style with a thorough description of each task
including application screen captures and any relevant theoretical material. Time saving tips and tricks, as
well as graphical shortcuts will be illustrated throughout the course.
The GeoGraphix course instructor is available to assist you if you encounter difficulties during the
exercises. We encourage each participant to take the opportunity to work with the instructor on specific
needs and areas of personal interest.
At the end of the course there will be an opportunity to evaluate the course content and instruction. It is
most helpful to us and to future students if you could take some time to provide us with feedback. This
feedback will help us to improve our course instruction and manual, and will also have an impact on the
softwares future development. We value your comments and suggestions.

UNIX / Linux Versions

This course manual is designed for use with GeoGraphix Seismic Modeling in the Microsoft
Windows operating system but it may also be used as a course manual for versions of Geographix
Seismic Modeling compiled for UNIX and Linux operating systems. However, within UNIX and
Linux versions, the dialog boxes appear slightly different from the ones illustrated in this manual.

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StartingGeoGraphixSeismicModeling
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Start GeoGraphix Seismic Modeling by double-clicking on the GeoGraphix Seismic

Modeling icon on the desktop or by selecting Start >> Programs >> GeoGraphix >>
Modeling >> GeoGraphix Seismic Modeling.
GeoGraphix Seismic Modeling Icon on Desktop

GeoGraphix Seismic Modeling in Start Taskbar

The GeoGraphix Seismic Modeling icon group dialog box appears on the desktop.

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GeoGraphixSeismicModelingApplications
LogM Applications

Well Editor [Interactive 1D Synthetics]

The Well Editor application includes interactive log editing, interactive 1D zero offset synthetic
trace generation, wavelet editing, checkshot editing, TVD correction tools, plus plot presentation
tools.

Model Builder [2D Stratigraphic Seismic Model Generation]

The Model Builder application builds geologic cross sections and 2D synthetic seismic models.
Correlations can be applied to the cross section automatically or interactively. When creating
synthetic seismic models, simulate onlap, thinning, or erosional truncation as log interpolation
options. The velocity and density of the isolated bodies can also be defined. Cross Sections can
also be plotted using the Plot Cross Section Function.

Turbo Synthetics [Batch Synthetics]

The Turbo Synthetics program creates synthetics and plots for multiple wells. The resultant
output can be batched to run at a later time and/or saved to either ASCII or SEGY files.

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Reformat Manager [Import/Export]

The Reformat Manager application reformats well log files from a variety of input formats
including LAS, QC/IDC , User Defined ASCII, LOGarc and Mira into an internal LogM format.
Wells can also be exported to LAS and QC/IDC format.

Utilities

Utilities contains several tools to help utilize the data, edit wavelets, customize lithology patterns
and curve fills, and to rebuild altered workarea lists.

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The following diagram displays a general approach to using LogM. It should be remembered that seismic
modeling is an iterative process and is dependent on the desired outcome of the modeling effort.
Start

Obtain wells logs.

Reformat/import using Reformat Manager or utilize Utilities to digitize logs in LogM
format.

REFORMAT MANAGER

UTILILITES

Reformat well log

files from a variety
of input formats
including LAS,
QC/IDC and MIRA.
Bulk reformatting.
Export GMAplus
well files to LAS
and QC/ IDC.

WELL EDITOR

Generate interactive
synthetics.
Edit well files.
Apply and edit
checkshots and
TVD corrections.
Modify wavelets
and extract wavelets
from SEG-Y files.

[BATCH SYNTHETICS]
[INTERACTIVE
SYNTHETICS]
TURBO SYNTHETICS

Generate synthetic
traces and plots for
multiple wells.
The plots and
synthetics can be
batched and run at a
later date/time.

[2D SEISMIC MODELS]

MODEL BUILDER

Generate geologic cross

sections and 2D synthetic
seismic sections.
Apply correlations and/or
existing correlations.
Define body lithologies
and stratigraphic
relationships.
Plot trace/log models and
AVO models generated
in the Cross Section
Editor.
Create, save and apply
custom plot layouts.
Flatten log and trace
models on any
correlation.
Smooth color trace plots.

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Digitize the log into

LogM using a
digitizer tablet.
Manages the
batched processes
and allows the user
to schedule the
plotting and to
modify the status of
the queued jobs.

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Struct Applications

Model Entry [2D Structural Seismic Model Generation]

The Model Entry application builds structure cross sections and 2D synthetic seismic models.
Correlations and faults can be applied to the cross section automatically or interactively. When
creating synthetic seismic models, simulate onlap, thinning, or erosional truncation as log
interpolation options. The velocity and density of the isolated bodies can also be defined. Cross
Sections can also be plotted using the Plot Cross Section Function.

Model Viewer [Plot 2D Seismic Models]

The Model Viewer application plots 2D seismic models.

F/K Migration

The F/K Migration program creates F/K migrated models.

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UsingtheHelpFiles
Help can be accessed at any time by selecting the Help option in the main menu of any GeoGraphix
application and searching for the required topic. Each menu item also has its own individual Help button
in the dialog box, which is available when the menu item is activated. Help can also be displayed by
clicking the F1 key while a menu option is highlighted.

InterpretationWorkflow
The workflow used in this class is general in nature because every exploratory or development project will
have unique characteristics that require special attention. Each step represented in the workflow represents
tasks that are extensive and detailed in nature beyond the scope of this course.
The workflow presented is a linear workflow, however, the tasks would probably be performed iteratively
in a real-world project.
The following workflow defines general tasks that one would expect to be accomplished in a typical
exploration or exploitation project. Each successive task in the succeeding chapters will be highlighted for
reference to its overall position within the workflow.

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