Increasing the quality of seismic interpretation
Macrae, Euan J. and Bond, Clare E. and Shipton, Zoe K. and Lunn, Rebecca J. (2016) Increasing the quality of seismic interpretation. Interpretation, 4 (3). T395-T402. (https://doi.org/10.1190/INT-2015-0218.1)
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Abstract
Geological models are based on the interpretation of spatially sparse and limited resolution datasets. Non-unique interpretations often exist, resulting in commercial, safety and environmental risk. We survey 444 experienced geoscientists to assess the validity of their interpretations of a seismic section for which multiple concepts honor the data. The most statistically significant factor in improving interpretation was writing about geological time. A randomized controlled trial identified for the first time a significant causal link between considering the temporal evolution of an interpretation, a type of writing about geological time, and increased interpretation quality. These results have important implications for interpreting geological data and communicating uncertainty in models.
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Item type: Article ID code: 57505 Dates: DateEvent31 August 2016Published14 July 2016Published Online18 April 2016AcceptedSubjects: Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Science > GeologyDepartment: Faculty of Engineering > Civil and Environmental Engineering Depositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 23 Aug 2016 09:04 Last modified: 12 Aug 2024 00:45 Related URLs: URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/57505