Tracing the Industry

…Here are the latest changes in our industry: Jake Doruiter, formerly of Paradigm Geophysical, would like his friends and colleagues to know that he is now the Business Development Manager for Petrosys Canada Incorporated. You can contact Jake by phone at (403) 537-5600, by fax at (403) 537-5602 or email…

Profile of Dan Hampson

…It is a great honour and a pleasure to have been asked to write a profile of my longtime friend, partner and mentor, Dan Hampson. Indeed, I can't think of anybody else in the world I would rather have as a partner, and let me tell you why. Let's start…

GPS in the Context of Geomatics Engineering and Applications to Geophysical Exploration

Dr. G. Lachapelle

…Geomatics engineering is an emerging key information technology of the 21st Century which deals with the acquisition, modeling, analysis and management of geospatial data. Its concepts and use for a variety of applications, including exploration geophysics, are first reviewed. The fundamental role of positioning in georeferencing data is described. GPS…

Beyond the Horizon II

Gordon Cope

…As the new millennium dawns, it is natural to focus on the future and what it holds for exploration geophysics. In the second of a two-part series, The Recorder looks at some exciting new research in the interpretation sector that will have an impact on the profession a decade down…

Grapevine

…Jason Geosystems Announces the 5.0 Release of the Jason Geoscience Workbench Jason Geosystems BV introduces an advanced, multi-volume based, quantitative analysis system which will take reservoir identification and characterization to a new level. This new version (5.0) of the Jason Geoscience Workbench includes among others: an expanded 3D reservoir Visualizer…

Reflections

…Alberta and the British Empire Forward This is the first in a series of little known narratives linking World Petroleum Congress 2000 to past WPC meetings. Alberta’s “Responsibilities” to the British Empire were not achievable even at the time of the first Congress held in 1933 in London U.K.  …

Tracing the Industry

…Here are the latest changes in our industry: Boyd PetroSearch is pleased to announce that Kevin Bowman has joined the company as a Project Manager. Kevin has worked extensively in Canada and the USA and brings over 16 years of field experience and supervision to the Boyd PetroSearch Operations group.…

Profile of Duncan McMaster

…For Duncan McMaster, the more things change, the more they stay the same. It doesn't matter where he's travelling to, the first thing that he packs are his rugby boots. At six-foot four, the effervescent McMaster with a smile planted on his face from cheek to cheek has been through…

Dynamic Range and the Seismic System – What Has Been Accomplished and Where Must We Go

Norm Cooper

…Abstract The combination of earth absorption and limited dynamic range results in limited recoverable bandwidth from our seismic data. Limited bandwidth means limited clarity of our images of the subsurface. Therefore, much emphasis has been placed on improving dynamic range in past years. Through to the end of the 1980’s,…

Global Warming and the Sun

Ken Allen

…Is the reported global warming of the 20th century really due primarily to increased concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere from human activity? Apparently not! There is an increasing body of scientific evidence coming from the astronomical community and other scientists, that indicates that variations in solar…

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…

Reflections

…This review, originally written for the CSPG ‘Reservoir’, should be of interest to CSEG readers as well. Lorne Samson, A.S.E.T. Engineers and geologists have now been brought even closer together with the publication of two strategic papers on Alberta’s gas reserves in the August 1999 JCPT*. The author, Lorne Samson,…

Grapevine

…Allied Seismic Ltd. Moves to a New, Larger Office Space Allied Seismic Ltd. is pleased to announce that they have moved to better accommodate their clients needs. They have expanded their services to include plotting of SEGY data from various mediums. The additional space allows for consolidation programs with free…

Tracing the Industry

…The folks at Arcis Geophysical are pleased to announce that Murray Leier, Field Operations Manager, George Crook, Technical Services Manager, and Ray Shields, Mechanical Services Manager have recently joined the company. Murray, George and Ray can be reached by dialing (403) 212-0010. Arcis Processing also welcomes Lucy Jacek , Senior…

Profile of Tom Grudecki

…Don 't kid yourself. First impressions of Tom Grudecki can be misleading. Outwardly cool, calm and collected, he shrugs his shoulders that there's a possibility his life is interesting. He quietly dodges questions about his personal life, by changing the subject. After all, the president of Veritas DGC is a…

Geophysics: “Through The Looking Glass” or “A Reflective Look in Hindsight”

A. Easton Wren

…The history of seismic geophysics almost appears as a metaphor for "Through the Looking Glass" where techniques and technologies evolve almost by accident. Innovative measures often seem to take five to ten years before reaching acceptance and the practitioners are historically very traditional and conservative, while often being driven by…

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. Early Exploration The earliest discoverers of oil in North America were Aboriginal…

Book Review

…Doodlebugging in Saskatchewan: A Wife Remembers 1950-1954 By Elizabeth Sawatzky A doodlebug is an insect that burrows in the earth and the early seismic crews, whose data recordings are based on dynamite blasts, were soon given this nickname. A doodlebug crew travelled from town to village to city then back…

Profile of Aubrey Kerr

…Aubrey Kerr Aubrey Kerr is a native of Orillia, Ontario. He received his Master's Degree in Geology from the University of British Columbia in 1942 and joined Imperial Oil. He was at the Leduc discovery February 13, 1947 and helped plan the 50th Anniversary held February 13, 1997. As Imperial…