Application of Laser-Scanned Outcrop Data to Build Models of Deepwater Reservoirs - Insights from the Solitary Channel, Tabernas Basin of Southern Spain

A030 APPLICATION OF LASERS TO BUILD MODELS OF DEEPWATER RESERVOIRS: INSIGHTS FROM THE SOLITARY CHANNEL TABERNAS BASIN SOUTHERN SPAIN Introduction 1 Lidar (light detection and ranging) applications are improving the accuracy and speed of outcrop analysis. The technology provides the ability to visualize spatially correct digital outcrop data in real time and to interrogate the outcrop by positioning ourselves in an infinite number of “virtual” vantage points. We can correlate bounding surfaces and interpret faults on actual outcrop data similar to 3-D seismic data volumes. In addition laser-generated data are easily prepared for rapid emplacement in 3- D modeling software