Interpretation-A Journal of Subsurface Characterization
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Collaboration in Subsurface Research and Innovation
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Subsurface Imaging and Characterization:
Research focusing on the use of seismic data, gravity, and magnetic data to image and characterize subsurface structures, including reservoirs, faults, and geological formations. - Machine Learning and Data Science Applications:
Utilization of machine learning techniques for interpreting geophysical data, automating fault detection, and enhancing seismic imaging through deep learning methodologies. - Hydrocarbon Exploration and Reservoir Analysis:
Studies that analyze hydrocarbon reservoirs, including tight gas and shale reservoirs, focusing on their characteristics, fluid dynamics, and production potential. - Geophysical Techniques and Innovations:
Exploration of new geophysical methods, including distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), advanced seismic inversion techniques, and hybrid approaches that integrate multiple data types. - Geological and Geomechanical Studies:
Research on the geological processes affecting subsurface reservoirs, including tectonics, sedimentology, and rock mechanics, as well as the implications for resource extraction. - Environmental and Sustainability Considerations:
Investigations into the environmental impacts of subsurface activities, including CO2 sequestration, and the sustainable management of geological resources.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of Machine Learning and AI:
There is a growing trend towards employing artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for interpreting geological and geophysical data, enabling more accurate and efficient subsurface assessments. - Real-time Data Processing and Interpretation:
Emerging interest in technologies that support real-time data processing and interpretation, particularly in dynamic environments such as drilling operations and monitoring of subsurface activities. - Advanced Seismic Inversion Techniques:
The development and application of sophisticated seismic inversion methods that leverage multi-component and multi-attribute data to improve the characterization of complex reservoirs. - Focus on Environmental Sustainability:
Increased emphasis on studies addressing the environmental impacts of subsurface resource extraction and the implementation of sustainable practices in hydrocarbon exploration and production. - Hybrid Geophysical Methodologies:
Research combining various geophysical methods, such as integrating seismic, electromagnetic, and geochemical data for a more holistic understanding of subsurface conditions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Reservoir Characterization Techniques:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focused solely on conventional reservoir characterization methods, as the field increasingly adopts advanced data-driven approaches and machine learning. - Geochemical Studies of Non-Hydrocarbon Resources:
Research on non-hydrocarbon resources, such as geothermal or mineral deposits, appears to be diminishing, possibly due to a stronger focus on hydrocarbon-related studies and technologies. - Simplistic Geophysical Interpretation Methods:
The reliance on basic geophysical interpretation techniques without the integration of advanced computational methods is less prevalent, as the field moves toward more complex and data-intensive methodologies.
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