Geologic Model Visualization System for Subsurface Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for interpreting and modeling subsurface geologic structures in oil and gas exploration are limited in accuracy and efficiency, particularly in constructing precise models of reservoirs for drilling operations, leading to potential misalignment of borehole trajectories and reduced resource extraction effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that access volumetric data from a data store, generate structured shape information, and transmit visualization data streams to client devices via a network interface, utilizing processor-executable instructions to enhance data processing and visualization for improved subsurface modeling and resource extraction operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional methods are used for interpreting and modeling subsurface geologic structures, then the process is simpler, but the accuracy of reservoir models and borehole trajectory alignment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the complex subsurface modeling task into distinct functional modules: data acquisition from multiple sources, volumetric data processing, structured shape information generation, and visualization rendering. Each module handles specific aspects of the modeling process independently, improving accuracy while managing complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from traditional 2D cross-sectional views to comprehensive 3D volumetric modeling of subsurface structures. By generating and rendering structured shape information in three dimensions, the system provides more accurate spatial representation of reservoirs and geologic formations, enabling precise borehole trajectory planning from multiple viewing angles.
2Measurement precision
If detailed volumetric data processing is performed, then the accuracy of subsurface modeling improves, but the processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary processing of volumetric data to generate structured shape information before actual visualization is needed. By pre-processing and organizing the complex volumetric data into structured formats, the system reduces computational burden during interactive visualization, allowing accurate modeling without excessive processing delays when users need to view or analyze the data.
3Productivity
If real-time visualization is provided to multiple users, then the effectiveness of resource extraction operations improves, but the network bandwidth and system load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system generates visualization data streams as digital representations of the 3D subsurface models and transmits these copies over the network to multiple client devices. Instead of requiring all users to access a single centralized visualization system, the system creates and distributes copies of the visualization data, enabling simultaneous real-time access by multiple users while reducing the load on any single system component and optimizing network bandwidth utilization.
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AI summary
A method can include accessing volumetric data from a data store, where the volumetric data correspond to a region; generating structured shape information for the region using at least a portion of the volumetric data; and, in response to a command from a client device, transmitting to the client device, via a network interface, a visualization data stream generated using at least a portion of the structured shape information.