Computer Graphics in Geology

Three-Dimensional Computer Graphics in Modeling Geologic Structures and Simulating Geologic Processes
1992
ISBN: 978-3-540-55190-4
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Buch, Englisch, Band 41, 298 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 605 g

Reihe: Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences

Perspective views, such as block diagrams and fence diagrams

have always been an important means of scientific visualiza-

tion in geology. Advanced three-dimensional computer gra-

phics is a new tool for the construction of such views. The

book contains papers presented at the first large interna-

tional meeting (Freiburg, October 8-11, 1990) that brought

together working groups engaged in development of 3-D visua-

lization programs for geologic purposes, and included people

fromuniversities, government agencies, the mining industry

(especially oil companies) and from software companies enga-

ged in geology and geographic information systems. Many dif-

ferent aspects of using three-dimensional computer graphics

are discussed in the papers. Emphasized are different ap-

proaches of modeling and rendering a 3-D geometric model, of

transforming process simulation results into perspective

views, and use of three-dimensional computer-graphics as an

additional tool for interpretation and prediction. Prospec-

tive readers include geologists and geophysicists from aca-

demia, government and industry who should find ideason how

to present and interpret their own geological observations

and results with the help of three-dimensional computer gra-

phics.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Harbaugh, John W.

Pflug, Reinhard

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Conversion of 3D grid into T-surfaces.- Rational splines and multidimensional geologic modeling.- 3-D visualization of geologic structures and processes.- An atlas of three dimensional functions.- Solid computational models of geological structures in boreholes.- Three-dimensional reconstruction of pore geometry from serial sections—Image algebraic approach.- Computer graphics techniques to represent volcanic hazard and risk.- 3-D modeling of a complex fault pattern on an entry level 2-D workstation.- Computer modelling of surfaces: Structural geology applications.- Preliminary mass-balanced 3-D reconstructions of the Alps and surrounding areas during the miocene.- Stanford’s sedsim project: Dynamic three-dimensional simulation of geologic processes that affect clastic sediments.- Three-dimensional simulation of littoral transport.- Modeling compaction and isostatic compensation in SEDSIM for basin analysis and subsurface fluid flow.- Landforms developing and basing filing: Three-dimensional simulation of erosion, sediment transport, and deposition.- 3-D computer graphics in modeling pluton emplacement.- An interactive 3-D modeling system for integrated interpretation in hydrocarbon reservoir exploration and production.- Direct geostatistical estimation of irregular 3D volumes.- Modelling of geological discontinuities for reserve estimation purposes at Neves-Corvo, Portugal.- Three-dimensional predictive deposit modelling based on the linear octree data structure.- 3D-modeling of big stratiform deposits.- Geostatistical modelling of geological layers and optimization of survey design for the Channel tunnel.- Potential applications of three-dimensional geoscientific mapping and modeling systems to regional hydrogeological assessments at Yucca mountain, Nevada.-Three-dimensional modelling and geothermal process simulation.- Application of rock-cad modelling system in characterization of crystalline bedrock.