Interactive log simulation and inversion on the Web

Log simulation is critical for understanding and interpreting logging-tool responses. Simulation helps the log analyst understand near-wellbore measurements in complex environments, particularly in anomalous situations. Simulated logs also can be used in what-if scenarios or as part of an iterative scheme to determine the formation's geometry and material properties. A forward-modeling and inversion environment with a multitier Web-based architecture was developed to provide universal access from the user's desktop, through a common Web browser, to the simulator engine running on a high-performance compute server.