Articles
Global Warming and the Sun
Ken Allen
... Beyond the Horizon
Gordon Cope
As the new millennium dawns, it is natural to focus on the future and what it holds for exploration geophysics. In the first of a two-part series, The Recorder looks at some exciting new research in the acquisition and processing sectors that will have an impact on the profession a…
Geophysics: “Through The Looking Glass” or “A Reflective Look in Hindsight”
A. Easton Wren
... The Geophysicist Over 50 Years of Age
Nattalia Lea
Geophysicists over 50 years is the last of a series on articles about the progression of some geophysicists in their careers. While there are notions and perception that age can be a barrier to career development, CSEG members interviewed for this article proves that this scenario is not the case.…
Reflections on Geophysics in the Twentieth Century
Gordon Cope
The story of geophysics in Canada is a tale of many facets; the triumph of immense oil and gas discoveries and the tragedy of calamities. But most of all, it is a story of ingenuity, perseverance and inspiration.
... A Proposed Seismic Operating Agreement
Doug Pruden
Early in 1999 a group of concerned geophysical managers for various producing companies were organized by Cec Keeping into a meeting. This group, later to be called the Chief Geophysicists' Forum, intended to explore common geophysical issues for operating production / exploration companies. The meetings, first organized by Cec Keeping…
A Survey of Geophysical Work Stations – Part II
Gord Cope
Geophysical workstations have proliferated in the petroleum sector, but not all systems are created equally. In the second of a two-part series, CSEG Recorder Magazine talks to four developers and their users to differentiate their strengths and applications.
... Earth Science Research for the 21st Century
Stephen Calvert, Jeremy Hall and Larry Mayer
... What Has APEGGA Done for Me Lately?
Gordon D. Williams
Two characteristics mark a profession and, by extension, those who practice it, i.e., professionals. First, the mastery of a specialized body of knowledge, typically requiring long academic preparation; and second, the application of that knowledge in an ethical manner for the benefit of society and financial gain. It is the…
The Geophysicist’s Career – 30 To 50 Years
Nattalia Lea
In this article, geophysicists between 30 to 50 years of age were interviewed. Their careers have developed, while they have managed their private lives with work and play. Most of the geophysicists profiled in this article demonstrate how and why job changes were necessary throughout their careers. Towards the latter…
A Survey of Geophysical Work Stations
Gordon Cope
An overview of Geophysical Work Stations available.
... NSERC Funding of Earth Sciences Research in Canadian Universities: Current Status and Opportunities
Jeremy Hall
This article outlines current funding of geoscience research by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and opportunities for enhancing researchers access to its programs, especially the University-Industry Program.
... Geophysicists Under 30
Nattalia Lea
Over the next three months, the CSEG Recorder will be publishing a three-part series of articles sampling the progression of a few geophysicists throughout their careers - how they manage change and conflict, and perceive their future. We will interview young geophysicists under 30 years of age, established geophysicists between…
Seismic Data Quality Inspection (QI) Procedures
In view of increasing concern about possible abuses of the quality inspection procedure for seismic data, the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists and the Canadian Geophysical Brokers Association set up a joint committee to make recommendations concerning these procedures. Their recommendations were adopted by the CSEG executive in 1987 and…
Suggested Generic Standard for SEGY Files of Stacked Data
Although the SEC standard for SECY does not apply to stacked data, stacks have been stored on tape media for quite some time in a format roughly following the SEC publication. For tape media, the EBCDIC, the binary file header, and individual traces (single trace blocks) are put on tape,…
Anelasticity, Anisotropy and AVO
A.B. Haase
The assumption of perfect elasticity of rock materials is made routinely in the geophysical industry and in many, if not most, cases it is an adequate approximation. In making this assumption we ignore a fundamental feature of seismic waves propagating in the real earth which is the absorption of seismic…
How the Internet is Changing the Way Geophysicists Work
Nattalia Lea
Thirty-five years ago, American think tank visionary Paul Rand, announced to the world a concept for a public communications network which would evolve from a communications network linking computers of academic researchers. In 1981, the term Internet was coined for this communications network that would be accessible by personal computers…
Use of AVO and Residual Mapping to Delineate Gething Reservoir Sands in N.E. B.C.: An Integrated and Practical Approach
Karen Brawley-Hogg
This paper presents a seismic interpreter's approach to finding the Cretaceous Gething reservoir sands. A qualitative, practical, and affordable approach is discussed and integrated with geology and engineering. Benefits and pitfalls of the methods are reviewed.
... Hot Offshore Plays
Gordon Cope
Recent low commodity prices may have dampened oil and gas exploration, but some spots around the globe remain popular.
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