Remote Sensing for Hydrocarbon Exploration

Foreword
References
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Book
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Abbreviations
About the Author
Part I: Basics of Remote Sensing
Chapter 1: Basics of Remote Sensing
	1.1 Introduction
		1.2 Scope of Remote Sensing
		1.3 History of Remote Earth Observation
		1.4 Remote Sensing Methods
		1.5 Atmospheric Absorption and Wavelength Bands for Remote Sensing
		1.6 Interaction of Electromagnetic Radiation with Earth and Water
	References
		General Remote Sensing
		History of Remote Sensing
		Landsat
		Radarsat
		Transmission Through Atmosphere
		Interaction with Earth Surface
		Interaction with Seawater
		Microwave Radar for Geologic Interpretation and Elevation Models
		Electromagnetic Spectral Bands Used for Remote Sensing
		ASTER GDEM V3
		GLOBE
		LiDAR DEM
		Radarsat Integration References Missing So Far
Chapter 2: Electromagnetic Spectral Bands Used for Remote Sensing
	2.1 Introduction
	2.2 Optical Bands
	2.3 Infrared Bands
	2.4 Microwave Radar
	2.5 Spatial Resolution
	2.6 Penetration into Soil and Water
	References
		Landsat
		Radarsat
Chapter 3: Foundations of Multi-Band Processing of Satellite Images
	3.1 Introduction
	3.2 Multi-Band Composite Images
	3.3 Panchromatic Sharpening
	3.4 Band Difference and Band Ratio Images
	3.5 Inverted Colors
	3.6 Multiband RGB Difference Composite
	References
		Multi-Band Composite Images
		Panchromatic Sharpening
		Band Difference and Band Ratio Images
		Multiband Differences and Ratios
		Introduction to Seismic Planning, Acquisition and Data Processing
		Seismic Logistics Case Studies
		Remote Sensing Case Study Qattara Depression and Western Desert, Egypt
Chapter 4: Digital Relief Models
	4.1 Introduction
	4.2 Generation of Relief Models
	4.3 Methods for Rendering Digital Relief Models
	4.4 Resolution of Digital Relief Models
	4.5 Assessment of Absolute Elevation in Digital Relief Models
	4.6 Applications for Different Digital Relief Models
	References
		Digital Elevation Models General
		ASTER GDEM V3
		ETOPO1
		GLOBE
		LiDAR DEM
		Radar-Based Bathymetry
		SRTM DEM
		Stereo Image-Based DEM
		TerrainBase
Part II: Primary Applications for Geosciences
Chapter 5: Primary Applications for Geosciences
	5.1 Introduction
	5.2 The Concept of Geomorphology
	References
		Remote Sensing Case Study Uinta Mountain and Dinosaur NM, Utah U.S.A.
		Geomorphology
Chapter 6: Rendering of Remote Sensing Data
	6.1 Introduction
	6.2 2D Rendering and Colormaps
	6.3 Vertical Exaggeration and Slant Illumination
	6.4 3D Rendering and Draping
Chapter 7: Geologic Feature Extraction from Remote Sensing Data
	7.1 Introduction
	7.2 Structural Elements: Folds and Faults Appalachian Mountains U.S.A.
	7.3 Arctic Features in Northwest Siberia
	7.4 Arid Desert Features on the Colorado Plateau, U.S.A.
	References
		Structural Geology of Appalachians and Alleghany Plateau
		Remote Sensing Case Study Northwest Siberia, Russia
		Arctic Remote Sensing and Permafrost Mapping
		Colorado Plateau
		Geology
		Geologic Maps
Part III: Remote Sensing for Hydrocarbon Exploration
Chapter 8: Remote Sensing for Hydrocarbon Exploration
	8.1 Introduction
Chapter 9: Frontier Exploration
	9.1 Introduction
	9.2 Regional Modeling of the Equatorial Atlantic Conjugate Margin
		9.2.1 Data Input and Preparation
		9.2.2 Generating Geologic Models
		9.2.3 Executing the Conjugate Margin Exploration Concept
		9.2.4 Conclusions
	9.3 Basin Modeling of Libyan Basins
		9.3.1 Interpreting Satellite Gravity Data for Basin Depth
		9.3.2 Interpreting the Digital Relief Model Data
		9.3.3 Interpreting Radar Backscatter Data
		9.3.4 Interpreting Multi-spectral Optical and Infrared Satellite Data
		9.3.5 Interpreting Satellite Gravity Data for Basin Structure
		9.3.6 Interpreting Surface Geologic Data
		9.3.7 Integration of Basin Outline, Depth and Structure
	9.4 Petroleum System Modeling Central Libya
	9.5 Surface-Subsurface Integration
		9.5.1 Integration from Surface to Deep Formations Using Geologic Analogs
		9.5.2 Estimation of the Penetration of Satellite Radar from Integration with Seismic Data
	9.6 Estimating Impact of Volcanic Rocks
	References
		Interaction with Earth Surface
		Multi-Band Composite Images
		Multiband Differences and Ratios
		ETOPO1
		Free Air Gravity Anomaly from Satellite Altimetry
		Magnetic Anomaly
		Crustal Age NOAA
		Sediment Thickness NOAA
		Deep Sea Drilling Programs
		Global Modeling Software Platform
		Exploration Concepts and Techniques
		Gravity and Magnetic Inversion
		Petroleum System Modeling
		Gulf of Suez Integration
		Radarsat Integration
		Estimating Impact of Volcanic Rocks
Chapter 10: Seismic Logistics and Planning
	10.1 Introduction
	10.2 Seismic Logistics Planning
		10.2.1 Seismic Logistics Planning in Rough Volcanic Terrain
		10.2.2 Operations in Wet and Dry Sabkha
		10.2.3 Operations in Sand Dune Terrain
	10.3 Seismic Data Quality Estimation
		10.3.1 Prediction of Source and Receiver Coupling in Central Algeria
		10.3.2 Mapping of Surface Scattering at Surface Karst, Western Desert Egypt
	10.4 Near-Surface Velocity Model from Remote Sensing Near-Surface Characterization
	References
		Introduction to Seismic Planning, Acquisition and Data Processing
		Seismic Logistics Case Studies
		Remote Sensing Case Study Volcanic Terrain Payún, Argentina
		Remote Sensing Case Study Sabkha Matti, UAE
		Remote Sensing Case Study Berkine Sand Dunes, Algeria
		Remote Sensing Case Study Tademait Plateau, Algeria
		Remote Sensing Case Study Qattara Depression and Western Desert, Egypt
		Remote Sensing Case Study Western Desert, Egypt
Chapter 11: Development and Oilfield Infrastructure
	11.1 Introduction
	11.2 Arctic Climate Alaska, USA
	11.3 Humid Floodplain Setting Arkansas, U.S.A.
	11.4 Coastal Setting Louisiana, U.S.A.
	11.5 Subtropical Climate Chad
	11.6 Desert Environment, Grand Erg Oriental Tunisia
	References
		LiDAR DEM
		Remote Sensing Case Study Teshekpuk, Alaska, U.S.A.
		Operations Case Studies in Arctic Climate
		Remote Sensing Case Study White River Floodplain, Arkansas, U.S.A.
		Operations Case Studies in Floodplains
		Remote Sensing Case Study Louisiana Coast, U.S.A.
		Remote Sensing Case Study Chad
		Operations and Subsurface Case Studies in Subtropical Setting
		Remote Sensing Case Study Grand Erg Oriental, Tunisia
		Operations Case Studies in Desert Setting
Chapter 12: Geologic Analogs
	12.1 Introduction
	12.2 Structural Analogs
		12.2.1 Relay Ramps, Arches NP UT, U.S.A.
		12.2.2 Faults and Karsting, Hassi R’Mel, Algeria
		12.2.3 Salt Tectonics and Salt Glaciers, Zagros Mountains, Iran
		12.2.4 Salt Tectonics and Diapirs, Louisiana coast, U.S.A.
		12.2.5 Rift Tectonics, Afar Triangle, Ethiopia and Djibuti
		12.2.6 Pull-Apart Basins, Sinai, Egypt
		12.2.7 Fold and Fault Belt, Appalachians, U.S.A.
	12.3 Depositional Analogs
		12.3.1 Shallow Water and Coastal Arid Environment, U.A.E. Coast
		12.3.2 Coastal Arid Environment, Lake MacLeod, West Australia
		12.3.3 Coastal and Deltaic Sabkha, Sabkha Matti, U.A.E.
		12.3.4 Inland Sabkha, Umm As Samim, Oman
		12.3.5 Carbonate Depositional Processes, Caicos Islands
		12.3.6 Marine Deltas: Irrawaddi and Sittang Deltas, Myanmar
		12.3.7 Tidal Floodplain, North Frisia Germany
		12.3.8 Flood Plain Channels, Black River, AR U.S.A.
		12.3.9 Intra-Cratonic Deltas of Okavango, Botswana, and Kufra, Libya
	12.4 Erosional Analogs
		12.4.1 Limestone Karsting, Karst Plateau, Slovenia and Italy
		12.4.2 Glacial Valleys, Jutland, Denmark
		12.4.3 Regional Glacial Mapping for Moraines, Great Lakes Basin, USA
		12.4.4 Glacial Valleys, Finger Lakes NY, U.S.A.
	References
		Outcrop Analog: Arches NP
		Subsurface Case Studies of Relay Ramps
		Outcrop Analog: Hassi R’Mel and Talemzane Meteor Crater
		Surface and Shallow Subsurface Karst
		Deep Subsurface Karst and Karsted Reservoirs
		Outcrop Analog: Zagros Mountains, Iran
		Subsurface Case Studies of Salt Tectonics
		Outcrop Analog: Salt Louisiana
		Subsurface Case Studies of Pull-Apart Basins
		Depositional Analogs
		Outcrop Analog: Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos, Caribbean
		Subsurface Case Studies of Carbonates
		Outcrop Analog: Irrawaddy Delta, Myanmar
		Subsurface Case Studies of Marine Deltas
		Outcrop Analog: North Frisia North Sea Coast, German
		Subsurface Case Studies of Tidal Floodplains
		Subsurface Case Studies of Floodplain Channels
		Outcrop Analog: Okavango Delta, Botswana
		Outcrop Analog: Kufra Delta, Libya
		Subsurface Case Studies of Intra-Cratonic Deltas
		Outcrop Analog: Karst Plateau, Slovenia and Italy
		Subsurface Case Studies of Karsting
		Glacial Geology
		Regional Glaciology Europe
		Regional Glaciology North America
		Glacial Tunnel Valleys
		Moraines
		Drumlins
		Glaciogenic Subsurface Reservoirs
Glossary
Index