Geophysical Data Image Domain Conversion for Real-Time Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current geophysical data processing methods are slow and costly, particularly in real-time monitoring applications, as they rely on conventional seismic domain techniques that struggle with the large volumes of data generated by fiber optic acquisitions, leading to bandwidth limitations and inefficient data transfer.
Innovation Solution
The method involves converting geophysical data into images and applying image processing techniques, such as filtering and edge detection, to enhance differences and reduce dataset size, enabling real-time processing and delivery using a combination of seismic and image domain technologies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional seismic domain processing methods are used, then data processing accuracy is maintained, but processing speed is slow and costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional seismic domain processing methods with image processing techniques. Specifically, it converts seismic data into image format and applies image processing algorithms (such as edge detection, filtering, and enhancement) to analyze the data. This substitution enables real-time processing of large datasets from fiber optic acquisitions, dramatically improving processing speed and reducing analysis time while maintaining the ability to detect key seismic signatures.
2Productivity
If conventional seismic domain processing is used, then complete data analysis is achieved, but bandwidth limitations and data transfer inefficiency occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential features and signatures from the complete seismic dataset by converting to image domain and applying image processing techniques. Instead of transferring and processing entire large datasets, the system processes images that contain the critical seismic information, significantly reducing data volume and improving transfer efficiency while retaining the ability to detect key geological features.
3Productivity
If image processing techniques are applied, then processing speed improves, but data conversion complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an image conversion step as an intermediary between raw seismic data acquisition and final analysis. The system converts seismic data into image format, which serves as a mediator that preserves essential seismic signatures while enabling the use of efficient image processing algorithms. This intermediary step simplifies the overall processing pipeline by leveraging mature image processing technology rather than developing new seismic processing methods from scratch.
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AI summary
A method for processing geophysical data may include retrieving geophysical data from a wellsite, where the data comprises seismic data related to the wellsite. Further, the method may include converting the geophysical data to at least one visual image. Furthermore, the method may include obtaining a common shot visual image of the wellsite. Moreover, the method may include comparing the geophysical data for the at least one visual image to the common shot visual image of the wellsite. Additionally, the method may include determining and/or enhancing a difference between the converted geophysical data of the image and the common shot to produce results.