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3D Geoscience Modeling

Computer Techniques for Geological Characterization

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  • © 1994

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Authors:
  1. Simon W. Houlding

    1. Burnaby, Canada
      LYNX Geosystems Inc., Vancouver, Canada

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XI
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 1-4

  3. Computer Techniques for Geological Characterization

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
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    2. The Geological Characterization Process

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 7-26

    3. Complicating Factors for Computerization

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 27-37

    4. Features of an Integrated 3D Computer Approach

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 39-69

    5. Spatial Data Types and Structures

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 71-86

    6. Analysis of Spatial Variability

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 87-111

    7. Geological Interpretation and Modeling

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 113-129

    8. Geological Modeling from Surfaces

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 131-147

    9. Geostatistical Prediction Techniques

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 149-170

    10. Spatial Analysis Techniques

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 171-183

    11. Uncertainty, Sampling Control and Risk Assessment

      • Simon W. Houlding
      Pages 185-200
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About this book

This book is a result of a career spent developing and applying computer techniques for the geosciences. The need for a geoscience modeling reference became apparent during participation in several workshops and conferences on the subject in the last three years. For organizing these, and for the lively discussions that ensued and inevitably contributed to the contents, I thank Keith Turner, Brian Kelk, George Pflug and Johnathan Raper. The total number of colleagues who contributed in various ways over the preceding years to the concepts and techniques presented is beyond count. The book is dedicated to all of them. Compilation of the book would have been impossible without assistance from a number of colleagues who contributed directly. In particular, Ed Rychkun, Joe Ringwald, Dave Elliott, Tom Fisher and Richard Saccany reviewed parts of the text and contributed valuable comment. Mohan Srivastava reviewed and contributed to some of the geostatistical presentations. Mark Stoakes, Peter Dettlaff and Simon Wigzell assisted with computer processing of the many application examples. Anar Khanji and Randal Crombe assisted in preparation of the text and computer images. Klaus Lamers assisted with printing. The US Geological Survey, the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Dave Elliott and others provided data for the application examples. My sincere thanks to all of them.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Burnaby, Canada

    Simon W. Houlding

  • LYNX Geosystems Inc., Vancouver, Canada

    Simon W. Houlding

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