Multi-scale volume model building

Abstract

This paper presents a new methodology for automated hierarchical model building with the promise of significantly shortening the turnaround time of 3D model building. The characteristics of the methodology are: • Multi-scale model consistency in seismic to simulation workflows. • Models consist of 3D volume primitives optionally constrained by faults and horizons. • The model segmentation captures high geometric complexity in geological bodies, e.g., salt bodies. Gross volume estimates are available in real time. • The user can interact with the models on a “system-level”, i.e., access all volume primitives belonging to specific stratigraphic sequences.