Computer Graphics in Geology

Three-Dimensional Computer Graphics in Modeling Geologic Structures and Simulating Geologic Processes

320 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Reihe: Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences
• Themen: Informatik und Informationstechnologie Computerprogrammierung und Softwareentwicklung Grafikprogrammierung
• ISBN: 9783540551904
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.02.1992
• Größe: 254 x 178 mm
• Verlag: Springer
• Herausgegeben von: Reinhard Pflug, John W. Harbaugh