2016 Brochure CompleteSet PDF

Software and Service Brochure
Contents
Move Software Overview 1
Move Core Application 3
2D Kinematic Modelling 5
3D Kinematic Modelling 7
Geomechanical Modelling 9
Fracture Modelling 11
Fault Response Modelling 13
Fault Analysis 15
Stress Analysis 17
Move Link for Petrel 19
Move Link for OpenWorks 20
Move Link for GST 21
MoveViewer 22
Services Overview 23
Consultancy 24
Software Development 25
Training Courses 26
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Move Software Suite Overview Move Core Application
Core application for data integration and interpretation, cross-
section digitization, 3D model building and the base for the
Structural modelling and analysis software for reducing risk modelling modules and links.
and uncertainty in geological models

Cross-section construction, restoration, forward modelling and
2D Kinematic Modelling validation based on geometric structural geology principles.
3D model restoration, forward modelling and validation based on

3D Kinematic Modelling geometric structural geology principles.
3D model restoration based on a Mass-Spring algorithm for

Geomechanical Modelling volumes and surfaces with assigned rheological properties.
3D Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) modelling for

Fracture Modelling fracture network characterisation.
Boundary element modelling to simulate displacement on faults,

Fault Response Modelling and geomechanical analysis of surrounding fracture systems.
Quantitiative analysis of fault throw, juxtaposition and seal through

Fault Analysis geological time.
The Move suite is the most complete structural modelling and analysis toolkit available.
Display and evaluate the effect of present-day and palaeo stress
It provides a full digital environment for best practice structural modelling to reduce risk Stress Analysis states on slip and stability of faults and fracture systems in 3D.
and uncertainty in geological models.
The Move suite provides a platform for integrating and By addressing time development of structure and checking
Move Link for Petrel Direct, quick and easy transfer of data between Move and Petrel*.
interpreting data, cross-section construction, 3D model geometric and evolutionary feasibility you are three times
building, kinematic restoration and validation, geomechanical more likely to produce the correct result.*
modelling, fracture modelling, fault response modelling, and
Move can be applied to any geological province or tectonic Direct, quick and easy transfer of data between Move and
fault and stress analysis.
setting, including extensional, compressional, and strike-
Move Link for OpenWorks OpenWorks R5000.
The software is designed by geoscientists working in close slip basins, as well as areas that have undergone inversion,
collaboration with software developers and enables you to thermal subsidence and salt tectonics.
create valid geological models. Move reduces uncertainty Direct, quick and easy transfer of data between Move and Giga
With fully integrated help and tutorials, Move is easy to Move Link for GST InfoSystems GST database.
by going beyond static models, which may be no more than
use, bringing your ideas and concepts alive. The software
an artists impression.
provides you with the tools to check the geometric and
evolutionary feasibility of your geological models.
A free 3D visualizer for viewing models saved with
MoveViewer the .move file extension.
*Bond et al 2012, What makes an expert effective at interpreting seismic images?, Geology, January 2012, v40, no1, p75-78.
*Mark of Schlumberger
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Move Core Application
Fully integrated 2D and 3D model building and analysis
Import and intergrate a wide variety of data types Update your model in real time using the Reshape
including: digital field data, digital elevation models, tool to rapidly modify surfaces, whilst maintaining
seismic data, well and borehole data, geological maps, structural geometry.
annotated field images, scanned cross-sections, grav/
Display and analyse well and borehole data efficiently
mag and remotely sensed data, ASCII, GIS shape and
with the Well Track and Well Marker analysers.
DXF files.
Visualize your data and model with advanced tools,
Quickly create 2D maps and sections and 3D models
including animation, lighting and the ability to save
in fully geo-referenced space, using automated and
camera views.
manual digitization tools.
Create and export MBTiles from Move for use
Create 3D surfaces, shapes and volumes from a wide
in our digital mapping software, FieldMove and
variety of data types.
FieldMove Clino.
Photogrammetry support including the projection
Export your data in a variety of formats for further
and draping of photographic outcrop images on an
analysis and modelling.
Move: The complete 2D and 3D model building package. existing mesh.
Use the Move Core application as your platform for
Create and slice 2D sections at any angle and orientation
the advanced structural modules: 2D Kinematic
through your model.
Modelling, 3D Kinematic Modelling, Geomechanical
Move is the core application of the Move suite. It provides a powerful Multiple data
Project data onto sections and surfaces or manually Modelling, Fracture Modelling, Fault Response
imports including
stand-alone environment for data integration, cross-section construction GIS, OBJ and ASCII transform objects. Modelling, Fault Analysis and Stress Analysis, and for
and 3D model building, and forms the base for our specialist structural Integrated 2D and links to third-party products: Move Link for Petrel*,
Condition and check your model and systematically
modules including 2D and 3D Kinematic Modelling, Geomechanical 3D model building Move Link for OpenWorks and Move Link for GST.
improve its integrity.
Cross-section
Modelling, Fracture Modelling and Fault Response Modelling, as well as construction
* Mark of Schlumberger
Full attribute analysis with multiple graphical plots
Fault Analysis and Stress Analysis. Attribute analysis
including SCAT.
including SCAT
The Move application provides a platform which integrates geo-referenced Section, Map, 3D,
2D and 3D views, allowing over 100 different data formats to be combined. and Google views
of data
The integrated views can be used to construct geologically valid cross-
Photogrammetry
sections and 3D models using manual and automated tools. support
The 2D/3D space provides a best practice environment to develop

models, which can then be directly tested and validated using the kinematic
modules. Orientation plots, cross plots, stereonets, rose diagrams
and object property tables can then be used to thoroughly investigate
and analyse the model and construction process. Move is used by
geoscientists and engineers with the intention of getting maximum
value from their data, in any tectonic regime and across a variety
of industry sectors. The Move user interface: simultaneous 3D model, cross-section and map views.
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2D Kinematic Modelling
World-leading forward and reverse modelling tools for validating
your interpretation and reducing uncertainty
Work in 2D plus geological time. Evolve models Backstripping techniques including compaction,
backwards and forwards through time and assess thermal subsidence and isostasy.
the timing of critical geological events.
Seismic data and images can be carried through
Use kinematic algorithms for both restoration and the restoration.
forward modelling including:
Interactively define fault displacement, shear angle,
- Block Restoration
regional level, position, propagation angle, trishear
- Flexural Slip Unfolding
angle, sediment erosion and deposition when
- Simple Shear Unfolding
forward modelling.
- Simple Shear Move-on-Fault
- Trishear (planar and non-planar faults) Test and validate geological interpretations and produce
Move-on-Fault balanced cross-sections.
- Fault-Parallel Flow Move-on-Fault Develop realistic fault trajectories and depths

- Fault-Bend Folding Move-on-Fault to detachment.
Include sedimentation, erosion and salt movements.
a) b)
Top: 2D Kinematic model building - Non-Planar Trishear in the Move-on-Fault tool.
Bottom: Section Analysis featuring calculation of vertical thickness and line length.
Our 2D Kinematic Modelling module provides a comprehensive range of Comprehensive

suite of 2D
tools to build, balance, restore and analyse cross-sections at a local and kinematic
regional scale. Take into account the importance of geological time and its algorithms
c) d)
impact on your decisions on the present-day structure. Interactive tools
to help generate
Kinematic algorithms are used to restore and remove deformation in balanced sections
Restore, forward
geological cross-sections. It allows the un-deformed state to be defined, model and analyse
while staying true to line length and area balancing principles. sections
Apply to any
Tools in the 2D Kinematic Modelling module can be used to interactively e) f)
tectonic setting
determine deformation rates, check the geometric and evolutionary including salt
Depth to
feasibility of your model, highlight areas of geological uncertainty and detachment
constrain the evolution. Fault and horizon
construction
Decompaction
Depth conversion Kinematic restoration using Decompaction and 2D Move-on-Fault algorithms from the Gulf of Suez (a-f). BP/GUPCO are acknowledged for providing data.
Thermal
Subsidence
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3D Kinematic Modelling
World-leading 3D forward and reverse modelling tools
to help validate your model, and reduce uncertainty
Work in 3D plus geological time. Evolve models Calculate strain for areas and volumes, and capture
backwards and forwards through time and assess the strain for further analysis. This essential output can then
timing of critical geological events. be used with our Fracture Modelling module.
Use 3D kinematic algorithms including: Measure horizon areas and volumes in 3D models
- Jigsaw Restoration using the 3D Model Analysis tool, which allows for quick
- Flexural Slip Unfolding validation of 3D models. Use this to estimate reservoir
- Simple Shear Unfolding volumes, sweet spots and optimise oil and mineral
- Simple Shear Move-on-Fault extraction.
- Fault Parallel Flow Move-on-Fault
Highlight the timing and significance of critical geological
- Trishear Move-on-Fault
events in 3D.
Model deformation associated with a propagating fault
Decompaction with isostasy and thermal subsidence.
tip using the 3D Trishear Move-on-Fault algorithm.
Parameters can be varied along-strike.
Take into account physical compaction, isostatic

and thermal subsidence effects to investigate basin
architecture through time.
Forward modelling using the 3D Move-on-Fault Trishear algorithm
Our 3D Kinematic Modelling module uses leading edge kinematic Comprehensive

suite of 3D
algorithms to validate and restore 3D geological models. Complex kinematic
geological structures can be restored to identify alternative scenarios in algorithms
areas of high structural uncertainty. Discover the geological history of your Enhanced
structural
modelled scenario to reveal unseen structures and changing geometries. understanding
Model real-world
This module can be applied to any geological setting including: extensional,
scenarios
compressional and strike-slip basins as well as areas that have undergone Predict unseen
inversion, thermal subsidence and salt tectonics. structures and
reduce uncertainty
Forward and reverse model through time in 3D, whilst adhering to line Depth conversion
length, area and volume balancing principles. The module will help you Decompaction
construct realistic geological models, which can then be used as the basis Thermal
Subsidence
for further analysis.
Model analysis of the Isle of Arran, western Scotland.
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Geomechanical Modelling
Mass-spring restoration of surfaces and volumes using physical properties
Use a flexible workflow with well-defined steps to Have explicit control of shear components and elastic
complete the restoration. anisotropy, in order to mimic natural rock behaviour.
Model rock deformation using Youngs Modulus and Control how quickly the restoration converges on a
Poissons Ratio. solution, and is deemed to be complete.
Define fault displacement cut-offs to close fault gaps on Export strain attributes for Fracture Modelling.
the selected surface.
Apply boundary conditions: projection to target, restore

fault displacements, change area/volume.
Within the Geomechanical module, pre-defined fault cut-off constraints are shown as red fault surfaces bounded by green (upper) and red (lower) cut-offs.
Our Geomechanical Modelling module uses elastic mechanical properties Realistic 3D rock
deformation
and physical laws of motion (Mass-Spring methodology) to mimic 3D rock
Save scenarios
deformation. The Mass-Spring algorithm calculates forces on the point Rapid run times
masses, which govern the point mass trajectories and simulate physical Strain capture
behaviour of the surfaces during heterogeneous strain (this differs from Multiple outputs for
Fracture Modelling
the approach used in kinematic modelling where geometric rules govern
point trajectories). Strain attributes visualized on a horizon. Left: Horizontal displacement Right: E1:E3
Multiple scenarios with different mechanical properties, rock anisotropies,

pin and fault displacement parameters can be tested and saved in the
workflow for rapid sensitivity testing of different model assumptions.
Use the strain magnitude captured during modelling as an input for
Fracture Modelling.
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Fracture Modelling
Discrete fracture network (DFN) generation, analysis
and direct output of properties on a GeoCellular model
Use stress and strain values derived from the 3D Use theoretical models derived from restoration
Kinematic Modelling or Geomechanical Modelling or forward modelling to define the fracture recipe.
modules, and static attributes such as curvature,
Multiple scenarios can be tested against available
as proxies for intensity and orientation.
field and well or borehole data; these scenarios can be
Use multiple direct inputs such as: well or borehole ranked and fine-tuned so that the parameters
data, field and underground measurements to constrain are adjusted for a best-fit scenario.
the DFN.
Characterise fracture networks by carrying out
Various fracture types can be modelled, including those quantitative analysis with volumetric and directional
due to exhumation, thermal contraction, compaction outputs for reservoir simulation, and geotechnical
and tectonic deformation (faulting and folding). engineering studies.
Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) modelling using strain (calculated from restoration) and well data analysis.
The Fracture Modelling module can use deformation calculated 3D DFN modelling
at incremental time-steps as proxies to model evolution of the fracture Generate realistic
fracture models
system and its properties through time. Applications in
many sectors
Our approach uses sequential restoration and forward modelling to
For reservoir
understand the cause(s) of fracturing, and links observed fractures simulation and
to a deformation phase. By creating a geologically realistic discrete geotechnical
engineering studies
fracture network model, you can confidently predict into areas without
direct observations using geological proxies, including static and
dynamic attributes.
This module is an essential tool for geoscientists working in fractured
rock scenarios, who are required to make cost critical drilling decisions for Generated fracture sets shown with a GeoCellular volume, faults and surfaces. Inset shows cluster generation analysis, a powerful tool
to assess preferential trends in measured and modelled fracture orientation data. Data provided courtesy of Petrobas S. A. Caracas.
use in reservoir simulation, gas storage, fracking, mining or geotechnical
engineering projects.
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Fault Response Modelling
Boundary element modelling to simulate displacement on faults,
and geomechanical analysis of surrounding fracture systems
Displacement on faults is simulated using an analytical Displacement, strain and stress are calculated at
solution for triangular dislocations in an elastic half- observation points in surrounding rock volume with
space, which allows the depth of faults to be considered defined elastic and mechanical properties.
in the model.
Different fracture sets can be generated and compared
Use of triangular dislocation elements allows complex to the orientations of real fractures.
geometries of faults and other discontinuities to be
Shear and normal stress components can be calculated
modelled, including enclosed bodies like salt diapirs and
for fault and fracture systems.
igneous intrusions.
Optimal fracture orientations can be derived by using
Displacement on faults can be defined for individual
the shear and normal stress components to identify the
triangular elements of meshes or calculated from a
fracture with highest Coulomb Stress.
regional stress field.
Relationships between shear and normal stress can
Pressure perturbations around reservoirs can be
provide information about fracture intensity, mode of
simulated by calculating the displacement induced by
failure and reactivation potential.
pressure acting on a triangulated surface.
Fracture sets can be filtered based on fracture stability
and Coulomb Stress failure, allowing the fractures
exceeding the failure criteria to be easily visualized.
Observational surfaces displaying the results of a simulation on thrust faults with a tapered slip distribution, colour mapped on faults.
The induced displacement vectors are shown by the black arrows in the maximum lengthening direction (E1), colour mapped on the surfaces.
The Fault Response Modelling module is a highly versatile tool that can Calculate the
displacement
be used to validate your interpretation, identify highly fractured zones on faults from a
and realistically model stress perturbations around faults and other regional stress field
discontinuities. Compute
and visualize
The module considers mechanical properties to reproduce fault-related displacement,
strain and stress
deformation and provides a quantitative assessment of the surrounding induced by faulting
fracture system. Faulting is simulated using a boundary element method Predict spatial
distributions
with triangular elastic dislocations. This approach allows complex faulting of sub-seismic
scenarios to be quickly tested and evaluated. fault and fracture
systems
Strain and stress fields calculated using the boundary element approach, Assess the
or derived from the Strain Capture tool in Move, can be used to predict reactivation
potential of faults
fracture orientations. Resolving the shear and normal stress components and fractures
allows failure potential of individual fractures and nearby faults to be
assessed.
Predicted orientations of joints and shear fractures around a relay ramp in a normal fault system.
The surface is colour mapped based on Maximum Displacement.
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Fault Analysis
Quantitative analysis of fault throw, juxtaposition and seal through geological time
Create hanging wall and footwall fault cut-offs Statistically analyse fault scaling properties, including
highlighting interpretation inconsistencies and allowing throw/length and cumulative frequency.
subsequent analysis.
Calculate heave polygons for all faults and horizons
Plot 3D throw colour maps and create 2D strike in a model.
projections (throw profiles) for multiple faults.
Create instantaneous fault-growth curves to review
Define lithologies and Vshale in the Stratigraphy and movement history of faults.
Rock Properties database to create juxtaposition
Restore model to analyse palaeo-juxtaposition and
diagrams and plot shale gouge ratio in 3D.
fault sealing.
Faults colour mapped for throw (furthest away surface) and for sand-shale juxtaposition created from a projected well (nearest surface).
Our Fault Analysis module allows rapid evaluation of throw distribution, Complete temporal
fault displacement
across-fault juxtaposition and fault sealing capacity in 3D. Combined with and seal analysis
statistical analysis of fault displacement and scaling relationships, the tool Visualize throw,
provides powerful validation of geological interpretations and insights into juxtaposition and
shale gouge ratio
the economic significance of faults. on fault surfaces
Statistical analysis
Uniquely, the module can be integrated with restoration workflows using of fault scaling
Moves 3D Kinematic Modelling and Stress Analysis modules to provide a properties
complete temporal fault displacement and seal investigation. This workflow
delivers key information on potential baffles or conduits to flow at the time
of hydrocarbon generation and migration. The sealing potential of faults
and joints encountered in a wide range of mineral and ore systems can also
be investigated using this approach.
Displacement analysis plots showing along-strike throw profiles (top) and fault scaling properties in comparison to global datasets (bottom).
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Stress Analysis
A graphical tool for analysing and understanding the
stress response behaviour of fault and fracture systems
Compute stress attributes for slip tendency, dilation Use colour mapping to show a colour scale of the
tendency, fracture stability, slip stability, retention current displayed stress attribute that is plotted on
capacity and leakage factor of planes and lines. the stereoplot and Mohr diagram at a specific depth.
Visualize and evaluate critically stressed planes in Define and display pore pressure profiles.
a 3D view. Any orientation data selected on the
Quickly estimate which fracture sets and fault planes
stereoplot or Mohr diagram is simultaneously selected
are more likely to fail or reactivate by looking at the colour
in the 3D model.
map: warmer colours indicate the faults more favourably
Visually display shear and normal stress values for ease orientated to failure in a user-defined stress state.
of use on the Mohr diagram when moving the cursor
over the stereoplot.
Top: Fracture set coloured according to stress attributes. Bottom: Colour mapped stereoplot and Mohr diagram.
The Stress Analysis module enables you to rapidly visualize and evaluate Stereoplot and
Mohr diagram
3D stress states and potential fault and fracture activity.
Colour map
This information can then be used to build and analyse a wide range multiple stress
attributes
of scenarios encountered in reservoir and mine planning, CO2 storage, Input well log data
waste disposal and other engineering applications, where it is essential Pressure profile
to understand the likely failure envelope of key structural features. plot
Output stress
Evaluate the risk of leakage within reservoir seals, predict mineralisation attributes
potential and geotechnical failure. Test a series of principal stresses and
pressure profiles through depth, taking into consideration hydrostatic,
Faults colour mapped for slip stability using the Stress Analysis module. Data provided courtesy of Petrobas S. A. Caracas.
pore and lithostatic pressures.
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Move Link for Petrel Move Link for OpenWorks
A fast, direct data link between the Move and the Petrel* application. A fast, direct data link between Move and a Landmark OpenWorks
Utilise the power of the Move suite from Petrel R5000 data store. Utilise the power of the Move suite from OpenWorks
The Petrel input data tree and model data tree are now duplicated within Move, as can be seen on the left within the Move Model Browser. A 3D model View Landmark OpenWorks R5000 data directly in Move
featuring the Petrel demo dataset and colour mapping capabilities in Move is shown above. Changes to geometry and attributes are automatically detected.
The Move Link for OpenWorks lets Move users import their data directly from a Landmark
Move Link for Petrel provides a means for Petrel users to share data with Midland Valleys structural OpenWorks R5000 data store.
modelling and analysis software suite. Once in Move, it is possible to perform the full range of restoration, validation, balancing and
Once data is in Move, it is possible to perform the full range of restoration, validation, balancing and advanced structural modelling operations.
advanced structural modelling workflows. There is support for multiple OpenWorks data object types including seismic data and fault
plus horizon extraction.
Achieve fast, direct transfer of data from Petrel to Move Provides support for grids, surfaces, point set, triangle Validate your models without the need to export ASCII Supports geometry and attributes.
and back again. mesh, fault sticks, fault and horizon interpretation, using the Move Link for OpenWorks.
Provides support for data types including faults,
fracture sets, 2D/3D seismic data and wells including
The Petrel input data tree and model data tree navigation Achieve fast, direct transfer of data from R5000 to Move. grid surfaces, horizon 2D data, horizon 3D data,
markers.
are fully integrated inside Move. 2D/3D seismic data and well tracks.
Interactively add and remove data objects from the
Automatically detects changes to geometry and
Interactively add and remove data objects from the session. Provides a detailed OpenWorks model description
attributes and allows these to be saved back to Petrel.
session, even if the connection between Move and and attributes output.
Pull a subset of objects from R5000 via a Move standard
Petrel is closed.
tree view.
*Mark of Schlumberger
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Move Link for GST MoveViewer
A fast, direct data link between Move and a GST database system. Free 3D visualizer for viewing your .move and .mve files
Utilise the power of the Move suite alongside GST
Example of the Move Link for GST interface Show your Move modelling workflows and results to others using MoveViewer.
Share Project data across your organisation using the Move Link for GST. MoveViewer is a free 3D visualization tool for reviewing .move files. It is distributed without
The Move Link for GST provides a direct, two-way link to Giga Info Systems (www.giga-infosystems. restriction, and can be downloaded from our website. MoveViewer does not require a license
com) GST (Geosciences in Space and Time) Database solution. This allows you to share the results to run and provides an option for the wider communication of results.
of Moves full range of restoration, validation, balancing and advanced structural modelling workflows
Provides a high performance 3D visualization package Opens .move files and supports all Move
across your organisation and via GSTs web-portal. Multiple users can view, edit and query data held
specifically designed to deal with geological models. component data types.
within GST directly from the Move desktop.
Increase the understanding of structural concepts Provides a flexible user environment with multiple
across your organisation by communicating your Move view and multi document support (3D, Section and
Fast retrieval of features based on spatial locations, Using full or partial locking, multiple users can make
modelling workflows and results using MoveViewer. Map views).
geometry type and schema. and save changes at the same time.
Supports point, line, polygon, mesh and volume data. Changes to GST features made by other users can
be applied to update existing Move documents with
Features retrieved from GST are fully integrated with
a single click.
standard Move tools.
Data is held securely within corporate database systems
Edits can be saved back to GST storage or kept
and can be shared with other Move users or via GST
within Move.
Desktop and Web Interface.
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Services Overview Consultancy
Get the team of experts on your side Its all about reducing the uncertainty in the structural model
Our experienced team of structural geologists

is the largest in the world and we have worked
on a wide range of projects both onshore and
offshore, on all continents and in all structural
settings. Each project involves input from multiple
members of the team and is designed around the
specific requirements of the client. We use Move
every day as an essential tool in our project work.
Our aim is to work in close collaboration with our client Fault seal analysis.
throughout the project. Often the local geology knowledge
Reconstructing palaeobathymetry and depositional
comes from the client and we provide insights, techniques
modelling.
and expertise in structural modelling to help answer specific
questions about the geological evolution and the aspects Rock mass characterisation for underground mining
of which will have the most effect on the clients primary and block caving.
objectives. Digital field mapping.
The scope of our consulting projects includes:
Building geometrically consistent geological models Consulting projects range in duration from a few days
to several months and we routinely build in a component
Consultancy
in 2D and 3D space.
of training and technology transfer so that you are able to
Testing, validating and improving your existing
replicate the workflows used in the project, and if required,
Software Development
interpretation using the kinematic modelling tools
undertake a complete project independently in the future.
in Move (restoration and forward modelling).
Determining the timing, geometry and kinematics

Training Courses of trap formation, fault movement and salt tectonics.
If you have a project that you would like to discuss
then please dont hesitate to call us or use the
Stress and Strain Analysis and Fault Response contact page on our website get the experts
Modelling. on your side.
Fracture analysis and fracture network prediction.
Reservoir or ore body volumetrics and

compartmentalisation.
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Software Development Training Courses
Turning your ideas into a reality through feedback and bespoke projects Learn from our experts and build your knowledge in the application
of Move to structural geology
We rely on the large community of Move Recent client funded projects have included modifications to We offer three types of training courses to
users around the world to help guide the future the Reshape (surfaces) tool and the Construct Horizon from suit all levels, learning styles and budgets:
Template (Ribbon method) tool, in addition to linking Move to
development programme for the software. Move software training; technical transfer;
a client country-wide GST 3D database allowing spatial data
The information that we gather from our annual and in-house training. The courses are relevant
querying.
user meetings, face-to-face conversations with for all geoscientists working in a variety of
Our latest client funded development project involves an
our clients and their daily interaction with the sectors and can be tailored to both individual
innovative, open 3D solution to data interoperability from
help desk are reviewed on a regular basis so and company requirements.
Switzerlands Federal Office of Topography and its GeoMol
as to ensure that we are building software that
cross-border data modelling project. This demonstrates
closely meets the needs of our clients. At the how the current interoperability in Midland Valleys structural
Move software training Technical transfer
same time, our team of experienced consulting modelling and analysis software Move, can be extended
geologists at Midland Valley are pushing the easily to work with new 3D data stores such as GiGa Info Normally held in either Glasgow or Houston, our Move We can design a technical transfer session specific to your
Systems revolutionary Geosciences in Space and Time software training follows a fixed course structure over three needs, showing the most effective application of Move to
technology forwards by applying their own
(GST) system. days using Move, structural modelling and analysis software. address your requirements. We can provide our tutorials and
innovative ideas to improve the workflows and
The course covers all products in the Move Software Suite data to achieve this or incorporate your own data into the
functionality in Move. Over the past thirty years we have provided focussed
and is largely hands-on, using exercises and data from our training.
software development solutions to a wide range of industry
software tutorials with supporting presentations and on-
clients and government-funded research organisations. Courses can vary in length from one or two days up to five
screen demonstrations. The Move software training course
We are always keen to hear from you if you have comments, days. Generally, the course is split into two parts: the first part
outline and learning aims are shown overleaf. An additional
ideas and suggestions that you would like to see focuses on software training in Move, and the second part
If you have a project that you would like to discuss day of digital field mapping in an offsite location is available on
implemented in the software. focuses on structural geology techniques and workflows,
then please dont hesitate to call us or use the the majority of Glasgow courses during the warmer months.
which are tailored to be specific to the client and their data.
The majority of the improvements and new functionality contact page on our website.
in the software are funded directly from the annual If you would like to discuss technical tansfer in more detail,
maintenance payments. However, you can also influence In-house training please contact us at info@mve.com.
the direction of Move by funding a bespoke development
If you are unable to attend our Move software training in either
programme. This might be a small modification to an existing
Glasgow or Houston, for your convenience we can come to
tool or workflow, or a large, more complex project that will Learning outcomes:
your company premises.
provide your organisation with a new module or data link An improved understanding of constrained model
to help streamline your workflow. Just like our Move software training, our in-house training
building and interpretation.
follows a fixed course structure using Move, strucutral
modelling and analysis software. An ability to create and test alternative scenarios and
to assess uncertainty and risk.
A company in-house training course can include any of the
Move software training topics in the outline shown overleaf, Results can be used for advanced analysis, including
customised to suit specific requirements. stress-strain calculation, fault analysis, fault response
modelling and Discrete Fracture Network creation.
If you would like to discuss in-house training in more detail,
please contact us at info@mve.com.
Single Move model composed from GIS raster, outcrop vector, and a GST
3D database source. Dataset courtesy of Universidad de Barcelona.
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Move Software Training Course Outline Move Software Training Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to modelling structural evolution to improve geological models Day 3: Advanced analysis of geological models using the full range of modules
and model building techniques using Move from the Move Software Suite
Focus: Learning aims: Depending on your requirements, the third day of the training course will focus on how to use the tools and workflows
Introduction to Move - Understand the aim of the training and Midland Valleys approach to structural modelling in the Geomechanical Modelling, Fracture Modelling, Fault Response Modelling, Fault Analysis and Stress Analysis
- Be aware of the available documentation/support files modules within Move. Further details on the topics covered and the datasets used can be provided on request.
- Understand the approaches to uncertainty in geological modelling
Day 4: Optional field course
Importing, conditioning - Be aware of the available import options in Move, including seismic and well data
and digitizing your data - Have a basic understanding of display options (lighting, background and well data highlight colour) Some of our Glasgow courses - Become familiar with the basics of digital field mapping using FieldMove and FieldMove Clino
- Be able to import maps and sections as images include a 4th day for digital - Learn best practice techniques for setting up your project and collecting data in the field
- Be able to set up a stratigraphic database field mapping - Be aware of the export data options and tools in Move for model building using surface data
- Have a working knowledge of the Tidy tool in 2D (points, lines and polygons)
- Have a basic understanding of the 3D surface creation and editing tools
- Have a working knowledge of the data conditioning tools in 2D/3D (Tidy tool and Topology tool)
Constrained model building - Be able to use the stereoplot for preferred section orientation (analysis)
in 2D and 3D, constructing - Be able to generate a section and extract a section from a 3D model
cross-sections - Be able to project data onto a section and surfaces
- Have an understanding of geometric tools available to aid model construction from surface data
Training course costs
(horizon and fault construction tools) Our Move software training course costs are GBP 3000 / US $3750 per individual for 3 days.
- Be able to modify data in a 2D and 3D environment
Three individuals from the same company receive company rates totalling GBP 6000 / US $8000.
Updating models in real-time - Have a basic understanding of the well import options
- Be able to import and extend well track / drill hole data The optional digital field mapping day cost is GBP 500.
- Have a working understanding of the reshape tool for updating and modifying existing geological models
Use of a high-specification PC for the duration of the training.
Data export and Move links -U
nderstand data export options including: Animation tool and direct data export links
Training pack including a full set of bound Midland Valley tutorials with data files.
(Move Link for Petrel*, Move Link for GST and Move Link for OpenWorks capabilities (*Mark of Schlumberger) )
Hot buffet lunch and refreshments.
Day 2: Validation techniques to improve geological models using Move,
2D Kinematic Modelling and 3D Kinematic Modelling A 30 day training license after the course to continue learning.
Introduction: Validation -H ave an understanding of restoration strategies that involve using kinematic tools If you would like to discuss technical transfer and in-house training costs, please contact us at info@mve.com.
techniques to improve (Decompaction, Unfolding and Move-on-Fault)
geological models - Understand the uses of forward modelling for guiding interpretation
Kinematic validation - Be able to carry out a line length balance Any training that is delivered in the Midland Valley office must have VAT applied at the current rate of 20%.
techniques: Line length - Have a working knowledge of jigsaw fitting and editing tools to resolving space problems
balance, block restoration This can be reclaimed by international delegates through HMRC. For more information please refer to:
and jigsaw fit
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/managing/international/nonEU-visits.htm#3 for Non-EU members
Modelling kinematic evolution: - ave a working knowledge of using the Decompaction, Unfolding and Move-on-Fault tools in 2D and 3D
H
or http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/managing/international/EU-visits.htm for EU members.
Sequential restoration and - Be able to generate a layer cake stratigraphy in 2D and 3D
forward modelling - Be aware of the 2D and 3D forward modelling algorithms for horizon deformation over faults
- B e aware of the tools that allow handling of sedimentation and erosion during forward modelling in 2D
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Midland Valley
2 West Regent Street
Glasgow G2 1RW, UK
www.mve.com
t: +44(0)141 332 2681
f: +44 (0)141 332 6792

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Move Software Overview 1

Move Core Application 3

Fault Response Modelling 13

Move Link for Petrel 19

Move Link for OpenWorks 20

Move Link for GST 21

and uncertainty in geological models

3D model restoration, forward modelling and validation based on

3D model restoration based on a Mass-Spring algorithm for

3D Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) modelling for

Boundary element modelling to simulate displacement on faults,

Quantitiative analysis of fault throw, juxtaposition and seal through

The 2D/3D space provides a best practice environment to develop

Move-on-Fault balanced cross-sections.

- Fault-Parallel Flow Move-on-Fault Develop realistic fault trajectories and depths

Include sedimentation, erosion and salt movements.

Our 2D Kinematic Modelling module provides a comprehensive range of Comprehensive

Take into account physical compaction, isostatic

Forward modelling using the 3D Move-on-Fault Trishear algorithm

Our 3D Kinematic Modelling module uses leading edge kinematic Comprehensive

Apply boundary conditions: projection to target, restore

Multiple scenarios with different mechanical properties, rock anisotropies,

Our experienced team of structural geologists

objectives. Digital field mapping.

The scope of our consulting projects includes:

Determining the timing, geometry and kinematics

Fracture analysis and fracture network prediction.

Reservoir or ore body volumetrics and

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