Equipment/Software/Literature

June 16, 2008

New version of structural modeling software

GeoSec 2D Version 5.2 is a new edition of geologic interpretation software for advanced structural analysis, cross-section construction, and forward modeling.

The firm says this new version improves accuracy and efficiency and minimizes risk in exploration and production projects through advanced interoperability, new structural tools, and enhanced usability.

Version 5.2 builds on the ability of the GeoSec 2D software suite, a multifaceted structural analysis solution that provides critical information about the geometry and structural history of the subsurface. The software incorporates capabilities such as geologic section construction, balancing, restoration, animation tools, and embedded gridding and contouring. These functions work together to create models that incorporate structural features resulting from deformation of the subsurface.

Source: Paradigm Geotechnology BV, Telestone 8-Teleport, Naritaweg 165, 1043 BW Amsterdam, Holland.

New mobile solar power generator

A new mobile solar power generator travels to any location and provides temporary power where grid power isn’t available.

The maker says its system is suited for use where solar alone is insufficient.

Because the unit is portable and can travel to any location, it provides maximum reliability at an optimum cost with minimal maintenance, the firm says.

This new solar generator will provide from 100 to 1,000 w of continuous power at 12, 24, or 48 v DC or 120 v AC.

Uses for this system include communications, radio, repeaters, instrumentation, remote monitoring, security and access control, and emergency disaster relieve or any other application where power is unavailable.

Source: Solarcraft Inc., 4007C Greenbriar Drive, Stafford, TX 77477.

New software helps improve seismic interpretation

Insight Earth, a new suite of interpretation software, leverages this firm’s integrated technologies—automated fault extraction, surface wrapping, and domain transformation—to help improve geoscientists’ seismic interpretation results.

Insight Earth provides differentiating tools that help improve 3D visualization and interpretation, enabling geoscientists to do true volume interpretation of structure and stratigraphy. Each component of the software supports, informs, and enhances the others throughout the interpretation work flow, which speeds up the entire process and increases the overall quality of the analysis and interpretation results, the firm notes

Insight Earth simultaneously renders more than four volumes with various attributes, automatically picking horizons and faults—all in true 3D space.

Source: TerraSpark Geosciences LP, PMB #544, Suite E4, 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302.