References and recommended further reading

Recommended further readings (commented): Reflection seismics: Bacon, M., Simm, R. and Redshaw, T., 2003. 3-D Seismic Interpretation. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 212 pp.

A good, not to excessive, introduction to 3-D seismic techniques. It is expected, that the reader knows some basics of 2-D seismic techniques and interpretation.

Brown, A.R., 1999. Interpretation of Three-Dimensional Seismic Data. AAPG Memoir 42 / SEG Investigations in Geophysics No. 9. AAPG, SEG, Tusla, Oklahoma, 514 pp.

The first complete book on 3-D seismic techniques. A little bit outdated for modern techniques (seismic attributes and AVO are hardly explained). The first edition is from 1986 and so are most of the figures. However, it is rich in color figures and you might get it as a bargain in online shops.

Bally, A, 1983, Seismic expression of structural styles, Vol. 1 – 3, AAPG studies in geology ; 15, The American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Tulsa

A compilation of case studies by several authors and teams from all over the world. Thought to act as exercise book. Mainly black and white seismic sections with un-interpreted and interpreted versions as well as explanations.

Badley, M.E., 1985. Practical seismic interpretation. Reidel, Dortrecht, 266 pp

Even if old, this book gives an excellent overview for a geologist new to the reflection seismic method. Technical background and interpretation skills are thought. Black and white. Only 2-D data

Hart, B.S., 1999. Definition of subsurface stratigraphy, structure and rock properties from 3-D seismic data. Earth-Science Reviews, 47(3-4): 189-218.

A review publication summing up recent developments in 3-D seismic techniques. A short and cheap alternative to text books.

Payton, C.E., 1977. Seismic stratigraphy - applications to hydrocarbon exploration. American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Memoir 26. American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Tulsa, 516 pp..

A compilation of classical articles by various authors and teams. The articles focus on seismic stratigraphy and facies analysis. The articles have a strong gain on the interpretation side and therefore supplement text books which often focus on technical issues.

Weimer, P. and Davis, T.L., 1996. Applications of 3-D Seismic data to Exploration and Production. AAPG Studies in Geology No 42 / SEG Geophysical Developments Series No 5. AAPG, SEG, Tusla, Oklahoma.

Similar to Bally et al, 1983, this atlas is a compilation of case studies. This one in color and aims more for application in the E&P industry

Structural modeling Tearpock, D.J. and Bischke, R.E., 2003. Applied Subsurface Geological Mapping With Structural Methods. Prentice Hall PTR, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 822 pp.

An extensive guide on how to assess subsurface structures from all kind of datasets (wells and logs, seismic, etc.). All major steps of the common workflows to produce subsurface maps and models are described. A strong focus is given on the problems of petroleum industry applications. Regards classical techniques using pencil and set square as well as computer applications. Includes balancing techniques.

References and recommended further reading

Groshong, R.H.J., 2002. 3-D Structural Geology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 324 pp.

Drawing maps and cross sections for geologists. Mainly geometrical considerations and techniques using pencil and set square. A book addressing both classical techniques taught in mapping classes and advanced methods for structural analysis.

petroleum geoscience

Erdöl und Erdgas in Österreich, Brix und Schultz, 1993, 2. Aufl. Naturhistorisches Museum Wien und F. Berger, Horn

In German. Even if outdated, it still gives a valuable overview of petroleum exploration in Austria. Additionally, it covers most aspects of petroleum geosciences in general. Unfortunately, this book is no longer available form bookstores.

Gluyas, J. and Swarbrick, R., 2004. Petroleum Geology. Blackwell Science, London, 288 pp.

A brand new book on petroleum geosciences. Lot of explanation for well-logs etc. The book focuses on all kind of questions regarding exploration, exploitation, appraisal, development and production.

References to figures in the hand-out and Links: Software: GOCAD: http://gocad.ensg.inpl-nancy.fr/sommaire.php3 and or www.t-surf.com

Landmark GeoGraphix: www.geographix.com other references:

www.scec.org : Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) (faults used in gocad) http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/epic/epic.html Earthquake database

Twiss and Moores, 1992, Structural Geology, Freeman and Company

3D Prestack Depth Migration Enhances Imaging of an Onshore Gulf Coast Salt Dome; Ruben V. Pascual, Lawrence M. Gochioco, M.: http://www.gxt.com/solutions/articles/articles_3d_prestack.html http://www.gxt.com/solutions/articles/index.html

Schoolmeester, 2001 PhD Thesis: http://wwwtg.mp.tudelft.nl/~jws/thesstart.htm

CRAIN'S PETROPHYSICAL HANDBOOK http://www.spec2000.net/text123fp/text123fp.htm

Uni-Lausanne (general intro, case studies, incl. seismic attributes): http://www-sst.unil.ch/research/seismic/Teaching.htm

Good examples for seismic attribute mapping and sequence stratigraphy in 3-D: http://www-sst.unil.ch/research/seismic/G_Mexico.htm

Processing: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sworks/seis.htm http://www.ukooa.co.uk/issues/storyofoil/exploration-01.htm

3-D survey processing example: http://www.gxt.com/solutions/articles/articles_3d_prestack.html

other: http://www.litho.ucalgary.ca/atlas/seismic.html