New tool for upstream data visualization
GeoToolkit 4.2, a new cross-platform C++ library of components, permits fast-track development of exploration-production applications in Windows or Linux. Versions are also available for Java and C#/.NET.
Developed for data visualization in upstream operations, GeoToolkit's libraries include support for specialized seismic, contour, well log, and well schematic displays. It also provides multilanguage support, vector object handling, scaled display and hard copy, and is integrated with Espoo, Finland-based Nokia Corp.'s Qt4 environment. The company says GeoToolkit components help reduce effort required to complete software development projects, promote reusability and consistency across applications, and allow developers to focus on their core technologies rather than spend time writing data displays.
Highlights include:
• Introduction of a new OpenGL rendering driver for Qt.
• Support for Qt 4.7.x and Visual Studio .NET 2010.
• Enhancements to chart libraries, including multiple selection within charts and ability to link charts. Improved Tornado, Rose, and BoxPlot charts.
• Improved seismic display with support for antialiasing, transparency, and image rotation.
• New indexed seismic data support for rapid access of large data sets.
• Updated deviated well log library and support for Qt lightweight tracks.
Source: INT Inc., 2901 Wilcrest, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77042.
E&P platform aids upstream work-flow productivity
Newly released Petrel 2011 is designed to boost work-flow productivity upstream.
The platform introduces the Studio exploration and production (E&P) knowledge environment, new productivity capabilities, and technology advances such as the ability to treat 3D seismic from any coordinate system and a flexible and interactive well section window.
The data and knowledge awareness capability offered by Studio Find is a natural extension to the Studio Knowledge database for Petrel. Geoscientists and engineers can search, browse, and select data from within Petrel—in the context of their project. The Favorites feature enables geoscientists and engineers to create their own personal collection of often-used processes. The Studio Annotate function supports attaching any information—images, URLs, or text notes—to highlight features for current or future team members.
Source: Schlumberger Ltd., 5599 San Felipe, 17th Floor, Houston, TX 77056.
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