KUSHNIR, GREGORY, Geographix, Inc., Denver, CO

ABSTRACT: Incorporating Accumulated Geologic Knowledge in Computer Mapping, Part 2

The heterogeneity of geologic properties combined with irregular distribution of data points may produce computer maps which inadequately reflect geological concepts or hypotheses. In such situations the geoscientist should be able to construct a surface (i.e., map) independently in each unique geologic setting, and mathematically integrate these analyses to produce a final display.

This paper will illustrate the Surface Substitution technique which permits the integration of spatially constrained geologic concepts to produce a single, coherent surface solution using geologically realistic parameters. This approach allows the geoscientist to precisely influence the resulting computer generated surfaces (i.e., mathematical models) and dramatically increases geologic integrity of the maps. Real geologic datum are used.

AAPG Search and Discovery Article #90987©1993 AAPG Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25-28, 1993.