Integrated geologic graphics support system of Aramco

الملخص EN

The advanced sophistication and versatility ol applications software in the geosci- ences is placing increased demands on the nature and availability of computer generated graphics.

Geologic graphics, once thought of in terms of hand drawn illustrations and master files of technically produced maps and graphs, has recently expanded into all areas of geologic investigation.

The information explosion, supported by the rapidly expanding availability of computer generated graphics, is having a major impact on the petroleum industry and the way geologic information is presented.

Advances in automated mapping, digital data storage and applications software has created a new reliance on graphics as a means of transferring thoughts and ideas.

The geologist and geological technician are becoming increasingly dependent on computer based applications, not only as a data processing tool, hut also as a means of generating, manipulating, and pre- senting the associated graphical results.

At Aramco applications support for geological research requires a substantial investment in the development and maintenance of state-or-the-art graphic capability.

Data processing ap- plications which support graphics output must ensure a level of compatibility w ithin the pro- duction environment.

In addition, the system must provide secondary graphics functions, giv- ing the typical user the abilit\ to edit, composite and enhance standard graphic output to pro- duce more effective presentation quality.

A review of geologic graphics support at Aramco is presented, emphasizing specific require- ments for the generation, manipulation, and plotting of highly technical and complex data.

The problems associated with expanded levels of support are discussed and examples are pre- sented to depict key areas of support activity.