Contouring Geologic Surfaces with the Computer

Abstract

Computers, contouring, and geological interpretation. Contouring and geologic concepts. Input data for computer mapping. Simple grids and contour maps. Data character: requiring special handling. Building the stratigraphic framework. Displaying stratigraphic relationships. Faulting. Forcing interpretation into grids. Petroleum applications. Trend analysis. Historical reconstruciton. Appendices: program capabilities stratigraphic example.