Multi-Scale Geological Structure Visualization for Resolution and Speed
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing geological model visualization methods face limitations in processing large-scale complex data, leading to low resolution, slow processing speed, and difficulty in expressing multi-scale geological characteristics, which hampers practical applications.
Innovation Solution
A three-dimensional visualization expression method for multi-scale geological structure models, involving data collection, interpolation simulation, preprocessing, multi-scale model construction, and conversion into three-dimensional images using three-dimensional graphics processing technology.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing geological model visualization methods are used, then the processing is simple, but the resolution is low and processing speed is slow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the geological model into multiple scale levels (macro-scale, meso-scale, micro-scale), where each level is processed and visualized separately. This segmentation allows high-resolution processing only for critical areas while maintaining overall model performance, thus improving visualization resolution without proportionally increasing processing time for the entire model.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic level-of-detail (LOD) adjustment based on user interaction and viewing distance. When users zoom in or focus on specific areas, the system dynamically loads higher resolution data for those regions while maintaining lower resolution for other areas, optimizing processing speed while providing high resolution when needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing geological model visualization methods are used, then the model structure is simple, but the ability to express multi-scale geological characteristics is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested multi-scale model structure where micro-scale models are embedded within meso-scale models, which are in turn embedded within macro-scale models. Each nested level represents different geological features at appropriate scales, enabling comprehensive multi-scale expression while organizing complexity in a hierarchical manner that manages overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a scale dimension to the traditional geological model by incorporating multiple scale levels (macro, meso, micro) as an additional organizational dimension. This allows the model to express geological characteristics at different scales simultaneously, transforming a single-scale representation into a multi-scale framework that enhances adaptability.
3Measurement precision
If high-resolution data is processed throughout the entire model, then the visualization quality is high, but the processing time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different resolution qualities to different regions of the geological model based on their importance and user focus. Critical areas such as resource deposits, fault zones, or areas of user interest are processed at high resolution, while less critical areas use lower resolution data. This local quality differentiation maintains high visualization quality for important features while reducing overall processing time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent processes and visualizes only the necessary portion of the model at high resolution rather than the entire model. By identifying and prioritizing key regions that require detailed visualization, the system applies high-resolution processing partially to where it provides maximum value, avoiding the excessive processing time that would result from applying high resolution uniformly across the entire model.
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AI summary
The invention provides a three-dimensional visualization expression method for a multi-scale geological structure model, including: collecting geological exploration data which includes geophysical information, drilling information, outcrop survey information, seismic information and geological age data; performing interpolation simulation on the geological exploration data to obtain an exploration sample set; preprocessing the exploration sample set to obtain preprocessed data, the preprocessing process including data cleaning, format unification and noise removal; constructing a multi-scale geological structure model according to the preprocessed data based on a three-dimensional modeling technology; performing scale decomposition on the geological structure model using a multi-scale analysis method to form model representations at different scale levels; and converting the model representations into 3D visualization images using a 3D graphics processing technology. The invention can effectively improve the expression ability of geological model and user experience, and has important practical application value for geological exploration and resource assessment.