Development of knowledge capsules for custom-tailored dissemination of knowledge of seismic data interpretation

Abstract

Knowledge management system is a repository of factual information. Seismic data interpretation is a field of exploration geophysics, which deals with interpretation of seismic images, to infer subsurface geology and provide information regarding hydrocarbon accumulation. This knowledge of interpretation is rare, expensive and largely individualistic. Lack of formal interpretation rules, causes seismic experts to use their own expertise gained over years of experience, leading to uncertainty. In current work a knowledge management framework is proposed, which initiates with the knowledge engineer gathering tacit knowledge from seismic experts, followed by a knowledge manager, synchronizing, sequencing, formalizing and organizing it in explicit form to develop a knowledge capsule, to facilitate its sharing through tutoring. Knowledge capsules have been refined to effectively suit different levels and knowledge grasping preferences of novice seismologists.