Processes in Insight
Click on the process name to jump to the process page of the manual. A brief summary of each process is included below the table.
G: Works with Gathers S: Works with Stacks 2D: Works with 2D V: Works with Velocity Q: Works with Q volume P: Works with Tau-P domain D: Works with Delta volume
| Modeling | Pore Pressure | Analysis |
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| Delta Model V(GA) LF Model (Simple Kriging)(Expl, GA, LF) LF Model (End Member Trends)(LF) LF Model (Ghost Horizon)(Expl, GA, LF) Constrained Simultaneous Inversion (Absolute) S 2D(LF, QI) Constrained Simultaneous Inversion (Relative) S 2D(LF, QI) Match G V S 2D(GA) Model Builder V(Expl, LF, QI) Create Synthetics from Model S(Expl, LF) |
PP: Density Volume V(PPP) PP: Eaton Pressure V(PPP) PP: Miller (No Unloading) Pressure V(PPP) |
Body Detection S 2D(Expl) LithoFluid Probability S 2D(LF) Spectral Decomposition S 2D(Expl) Instantaneous Attributes G S 2D(Expl) Attribute Maps G S 2D(Base) Attribute Maps Stack 2D Gather only(Base) |
| Picking | Filters | AVA/AVO |
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| Pick Multiple Horizons G S(Expl) Picked Function Model G(GA) |
Gain G S 2D(Base) Automatic Gain G S 2D(Expl, GA) Phase Rotation G S 2D(Base) Band-Pass Filter G S 2D(Expl, GA) Volume Integration G S 2D(Expl, GA, PPP) Volume Smoothing G S 2D(Expl, PPP) Q Filter G S(GA) Convolution G S 2D(Expl, GA) Structurally-Oriented Filter G S 2D(Expl, GA) Spectral Shaping G S 2DV(Expl, GA) K Filter G(GA) Zero Phase G V S 2D(GA) |
AVA Stack Rotation S 2D(GA) AVO Polynomial Fit G(GA) EEI S(QI) Intercept and Gradient G S 2D(GA) |
| Velocity | Volume |
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Anisotropic Model Conversion G V(Expl, GA) Velocity Conversion V(Base) Velocity Re-Datum V(Expl, GA) Velocity Model (From Well Checkshots) V (Expl, GA) Q Conversion Q(GA) Q Estimation G V S 2D(GA) V0 from Delta and Isotropic Depth Mig Velocities V D(GA) Velocity No-Decrease V S 2D(GA) Depth Errors V(Base) Velocity Calibration V(QI) |
Volume Combine S 2D(Base) Volume Derivative G S 2D V(Expl, GA) Volume Maths G S 2D(Base) Volume Maths (Simple) G S 2D(Base) Volume Merge S 2D(Expl) Volume Re-sampling G S 2D(Base) Volume Sculpting G S 2D(Expl, GA) Volume Interpolation/Extrapolation S 2D(Expl) NaN Removal G S 2D(Expl, GA) Simple Mute G S 2D(Base) Detect Mute G V S 2D(GA) Restore Mute G V S 2D(GA) Volume CRS Conversion G V S 2D(GA) Volume Sort G(Base) Enhance Flat G(GA) Frequency Split G V 2D S(Base) |
G: Works with Gathers S: Works with Stacks 2D: Works with 2D V: Works with Velocity Q: Works with Q volume P: Works with Tau-P domain D: Works with Delta volume
Process Summaries
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Angle Gathers G: Convert offset gathers to the angle domain.
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Angle Mute G V: Create an angle mute for use in muting processes.
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Angle Stacks G: Create one or more angle stacks from gathers using a velocity volume.
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Mute Gathers G: Apply user-defined mutes (angle, offset, hand-drawn) to gathers.
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Create Gathers S 2D: Construct gathers from multiple 2D or 3D volumes.
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Normal Moveout Correction G: Apply or remove NMO correction to gathers.
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Dip Filter G: Filter linear dipping events by slope (ms/trace).
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F-K Transform G: Transform gathers to / from the F-K domain.
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F-X Transform G: Transform gathers to / from the F-X domain.
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Polygon Mute G: Apply polygon-defined mutes to gathers.
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Stacking G: Create 2D and 3D volumes from gathers by stacking individual traces.
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RMO Correction G: Apply RMO or trim statics corrections to a volume.
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Frequency-Domain Radon G: Perform a forward or reverse linear, parabolic or hyperbolic radon transform on gathers (or perform radon demultiple).
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Deconvolution G: Apply deconvolution to a volume over specified windows.
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FX Deconvolution G: Apply random noise attenuation via spatial predictive deconvolution in the complex frequency domain.
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Despike G: Detect spikes and clean up or mark affected traces
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Trim Statics G: Flatten gathers (stretch/squeeze) guided by correlation
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Local Trace Alignment G: Flatten gathers at one window using shifts
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Hi-Res Radon Transform G: Perform an optimised forward or reverse linear, parabolic or hyperbolic radon transform on gathers (or perform radon demultiple)
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Cadzow Filter G: Performs matrix-rank reduction on constant-frequency slices for the purpose of random noise suppression.
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Header and Trace Interpolation G: Fill in missing traces and/or interpolate shots, channels, image gathers, inlines or crosslines onto a new increment.
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Linear Noise Removal (LNR) G: Removes linear energy from records.
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True-Amplitude Frequency Equalisation (TAFE) G: Control boost with user-defined frequency/gain pairs.
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Plane Wave Dip Filter G: Computes an optimised, local dip filter (pass or reject) and applies it as a multiplicative mask to the transformed data in the frequency-wavenumber domain.
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Composite QC G V S 2D: Generates QC images of the specified input volumes at one or more predefined surface locations.
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Partial Binning/Stacking G: Produce a gather volume with records formed by binning traces to a header sequence and stacking them, optionally adjusting for NMO and statics.
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Tau-P Mute G: Performs muting in the tau-p or tau-px-py domain.
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Time-Frequency Denoise (TFDN) G: Suppress anomalous noise from traces when compared with the surrounding windowed traces.
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Wavelet Transform G: Transform data into and out of various wavelet domains.
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Posting Convention Conversion G: Converts data between top posted and bottom or centre posted conventions
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Linear Moveout Correction (LMO) G: Apply or remove a linear moveout correction to gathers, using a constant velocity.
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Volume Swap G: Switch a previously computed result to another external volume on the same survey.
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Dip Azimuth G S: Calculate dip angle and azimuth of maximum dip from a dip field.
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Dip Field G S 2D: Calculate dip by analysing coherent features in seismic data.
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Curvature G S: Calculate volumetric curvature from a dip field to highlight structural discontinuities (e.g. from faults).
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Incoherence G S 2D: Measure waveform dissimilarity between nearby traces to highlight discontinuities from faults and other stratigraphic changes.
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Edges G S 2D: Highlight changes in movement and direction of a dip field using a Sobel operator.
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Flattener G S 2D: Create stratigraphically flattened (iso-proportional) domains based on horizons and times.
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Correlation (Similarity) S 2D: Measure waveform similarity between nearby traces to highlight discontinuities from faults and other stratigraphic changes.
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Semblance (Similarity) S: Measure similarity in waveform and energy between nearby traces to highlight discontinuities from faults and other stratigraphic changes.
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Semblance (Velocity) G: Create semblance velocity spectra gathers for a range of velocities.
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Directional Correlation (Similarity) S: Analyze waveform similarity along a specified azimuth to highlight directional features (faults following a structural trend, channelized stratigraphic features).
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Simple Structured Model S V: Constructs a layered model using the structure defined in a Window model.
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Trace Chooser G S 2D: Include or exclude traces from a volume using one or more header-based constraints.
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Trace Mix G: Combine samples from neighbouring traces, according to a user-defined weighting function.
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Trace Padding G S 2D: Pad the top and/or bottom of traces using zeros, mirroring or simple extrapolation.
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Trace Shift G S 2D: Apply a shift to each trace according to a header value or a constant.
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Autocorrelation G S 2D: Correlate a volume with itself.
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Cross Correlation G S 2D: Cross-correlate a volume with another volume, trace, or wavelet.
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Header Maths G S 2D: Set trace header values using arbitrary calculations.
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Reassign Geometry Headers G S 2D: Recalculate 2D and 3D geometry headers from headers and surveys.
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Reassign Scaling Headers G S 2D: Set scaling trace headers (SCALCO/SCALEL) and optionally update related stored values (e.g. SCALCO -> SX/SY).
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Header and Trace Interpolation G: Fill in missing traces and/or interpolate shots, channels, image gathers, inlines or crosslines onto a new increment.
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Despike G: Detect spikes and clean up or mark affected traces.
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Header Sequence Builder G: Write to headers for all traces in the record, based on a statistic or otherproperty of the entire record.
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Local Trace Alignment G: Flatten gathers at one window using shifts.
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Delta Model V: Build a layered delta model from well curves and a velocity model.
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LF Model (Simple Kriging): Construct blocky layered models from well data using simple kriging.
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LF Model (End Member Trends): Construct layered P-Impedance, S-Impedance, Density and optionally Vp/Vs models from lithology trends.
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LF Model (Ghost Horizon): Construct detailed layered models from well data using inverse distance weighting.
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Constrained Simultaneous Inversion (Absolute) S 2D: Inverts for absolute P-Impedance, S-Impedance and Density from seismic stacks.
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Constrained Simultaneous Inversion (Relative) S 2D: Inverts for relative P-Impedance, S-Impedance and Density from seismic stacks.
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Match S 2D G V: Fine-tune noise model before subtracted from the seismic data.
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Model Builder V: Build a model volume from a layer model and data at discrete locations (wells and/or tables).
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Create Synthetics from Model S: Create a synthetic volume from elastic model volumes.
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PP: Density Volume V: Calculate a density volume from velocities (for pore pressure prediction).
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PP: Eaton Pressure V: Calculate pressure (in psi) and pressure gradient (in ppg) using Eaton's equation.
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PP: Miller (No Unloading) Pressure V: Calculate pressure (in psi) and pressure gradient (in ppg) using Miller's equation (without unloading).
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Body Detection S 2D: Identify contiguous regions of a volume matching a specified amplitude threshold.
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Lithofluid Probability S 2D: Calculate lithology and fluid probabilities and perform classification using statistical rock physics models.
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Spectral Decomposition S 2D: Decompose seismic data into user specified frequencies using a continuous wavelet transform.
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Instantaneous Attributes G S 2D: Calculate instantaneous attributes for a seismic volume: envelope, instantaneous frequency, instantaneous phase, and sweetness.
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Attribute Maps S 2D G: Create attributes maps by retrieving from the header or calculated from the samples.
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Attribute Maps Stack 2D Gathers only: Configure and show a stacked view of 2D Attribute Map volumes.
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Pick Multiple Horizons G S: Automatically pick multiple horizons from seismic volumes.
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Picked Function Model G: Construct a volume by smoothly interpolating picked gather functions.
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Gain G S 2D: Apply data dependent (AGC) and data independent gains to a volume.
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Automatic Gain (AGC) G S 2D: Apply data-dependent scaling to a volume.
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Phase Rotation G S 2D: Apply a phase rotation to a volume.
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Band-Pass Filter G S 2D: Apply high-pass, low-pass or band-pass frequency filters to an input volume.
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Volume Integration G S 2D: Integrate data using a running sum or Simpson's rule algorithm.
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Volume Smoothing G S 2D: Smooth data with optionally increasing weights.
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Q Filter G S: Apply or remove Q compensation to correct for dispersion and attenuation.
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Convolution: Convolve a volume with another volume, trace, or wavelet.
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Structurally-Oriented Filter G S 2D: Remove noise by applying a dip-field based, structurally aware filter.
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Spectral Shaping G S 2D V: Adjust amplitudes in the frequency domain using frequency/gain pairs.
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K Filter G: Apply spatial anti-aliasing filter to volume before downsampling.
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Zero Phase G S 2D V: Zeros the phase of all frequencies in the time domain.
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AVA Stack Rotation S 2D: Project seismic stacks onto arbitrary angles to enhance or suppress different AVA responses.
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AVO Polynomial Fit G: Fit a polynomial to amplitudes extracted along a horizon.
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EEI S: Computes Extended Elastic Impedance (EEI) volumes from a set of angle stacks.
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Intercept and Gradient G S 2D: Calculate intercept and gradient from stacks or gathers.
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Velocity Conversion V: Safely resample velocity models and convert between formats.
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Velocity No-Decrease V: Process a velocity volume to remove decreasing values as time/depth increases.
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Velocity Re-Datum V: Re-datum and shift velocity models.
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Velocity Model (From Well Checkshots) V: Create layered velocity models from well time-depth data.
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Q Conversion Q: Converts between "effective Q" and "interval Q".
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Q Estimation G S 2D V: Estimates the effective Q from seismic traces.
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V0 from Delta and Isotropic Depth Mig Velocities V D: Calculates the vertical interval velocity in depth (V0) from an interval delta model and an isotropic depth migration velocity model.
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Velocity No-Decrease V S 2D: Process a velocity volume to remove decreasing values as time/depth increases.
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Anisotropic Model Conversion V G: Convert between any combination of the interval quantities.
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Depth Errors V: Analyse depth errors between well markers and layer-model horizons.
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Velocity Calibration V: Corrects a velocity model so that well markers tie their corresponding layer-model horizons.
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Volume Combine S 2D: Combine multiple 2D or 3D volumes into a single 3D volume.
/ Base Volume Derivative G S 2D V: Calculates the first or second derivative of a trace using the finite difference method.
Volume Maths G S 2D: Perform complex, arbitrary calculations using volumes and horizons.
Volume Maths (Simple) G S 2D: Perform arithmetic operations using one or two volumes at high speed.
Volume Merge S 2D: Vertically merge two volumes at a boundary defined by a horizon or constant.
Volume Resampling G S 2D: Resample volumes temporally, adjust sample rates, perform time-depth conversion and extents (for 3D).
Volume Sculpting G S 2D: Constrain a volume to a region and/or time window using polygons, horizons and constants.
Volume Interpolation/Extrapolation S 2D: Interpolate/extrapolate volumes to fill a 3D region.
NaN Removal G S 2D: Replace NaN (missing or invalid values) with constants or simple interpolation.
Simple Mute G S 2D: Mute traces using a header value or constant.
Detect Mute G V S 2D: Detects muted regions at the start and end of each trace, and saves this information in the MUTS/MUTE headers.
Restore Mute G V S 2D: Restores a mute saved in the MUTS and MUTE headers.
Volume CRS Conversion G V S 2D: Converts XY coordinate and derived trace headers between two Coordinate Reference.
Frequency Split G V S 2D: Splits an input volume into N output volumes.