Multi-Z horizon auto-tracking
US11294085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for automatically tracking multi-Z horizons within seismic volumes are provided. Seed data for each of a plurality of surfaces of a multi-Z horizon within a seismic volume are obtained. A data hull for each surface is generated based on the obtained seed data. A tracking region within the seismic volume is determined, based on the generated data hull. Each surface of the multi-Z horizon is automatically tracked through the tracking region. Upon determining that one or more of the plurality of surfaces violate at least one geological boundary rule associated with the plurality of surfaces, truncating the one or more surfaces such that each surface of the multi-Z horizon honors the geological boundary rule within the seismic volume.
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