Less is more - uncertainty in rock properties: Why a paper drawing can be just as good as a complicated numerical mode.

Autor: RAJMON, DAVID
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Zdroj: Geo Expro Magazine; 2024, Vol. 21 Issue 5, p86-86, 1p
Abstrakt: This article discusses the uncertainty in rock properties and the limitations of complicated numerical models in accurately predicting these properties. The author explains that rock properties, such as porosity and permeability, are influenced by various factors and processes, resulting in a high level of uncertainty in their calculations. The article suggests that a simpler map-based approach, based on geological insight and acknowledging uncertainty, may be more effective in exploring different scenarios and gaining a better understanding of the subject. Additionally, the article briefly mentions horsetail splays, which are secondary faults and fractures that develop near the tips of primary faults. These structures are important for modeling fluid flow in mineral exploration, geothermal development, and petroleum exploration. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index