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Stratigraphic Models

We have been developing stratigraphic simulation models for nearly 20 years. The oldest is a one-dimensional model that simulates progradation of shoreface units (CSM 1D). We use this model primarily for teaching purposes and for understanding stratigraphic cycles in marine siliciclastic sediments. The second model we developed is two-dimensional and simulates stratigraphy in non-marine through shallow shelf environments (CSM 2D). We have also developed an inverse model based on the CSM 2D model. We have successfully tested the CSM 2D forward and inverse models on real outcrop and subsurface data sets. The CSM 2D is suitable for industrial applications.

Our present focus of model development is to develop stratigraphic simulation forward and inverse models for all sedimentary environments in three-dimensions. We are currently developing models that simulate deep-water slope to basin stratigraphy (CSM Turbsim), carbonate stratigraphy (CSM Carbsim) and fluvial stratigraphy (CSM Fluvsim).

2-D Nonmarine to Shelf Model (CSM 2D)

 

3-D Carbonate Model (CSM Carbsim)

 

3-D Fluvial Model (CSM Fluvsim)

 

3-D Deepwater Model (CSM Turbsim)

 

1-D Shelf Model (CSM 1D)