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The electronic environment provides the interpreter with a greater degree of detail than does paper. This detail is quantified by the size “word” written to tape and used for transfer of data. Typically, processed data are written as 16-or 32-bit words. This density of information translates to large volumes of information and requires a great deal of storage space. Retrieval and display time are slowed, even with the latest hardware. To minimize the display time and reduce storage space, data are reformatted during loading to an 8-bit word size for structural and stratigraphic interpretations. Once interpretation is complete, the 32-bit data can be loaded for detailed computations and attribute analysis.

The electronic environment provides the interpreter with a greater degree of detail than does paper. This detail is quantified by the size “word” written to tape and used for transfer of data. Typically, processed data are written as 16-or 32-bit words. This density of information translates to large volumes of information and requires a great deal of storage space. Retrieval and display time are slowed, even with the latest hardware. To minimize the display time and reduce storage space, data are reformatted during loading to an 8-bit word size for structural and stratigraphic interpretations. Once interpretation is complete, the 32-bit data can be loaded for detailed computations and attribute analysis.

[[file:two-dimensional-geophysical-workstation-interpretation-generic-problems-and-solutions_fig3.png|thumb|left|{{figure number|3}}Geological preparation.]]

===Geological preparation===

===Geological preparation===

[[file:two-dimensional-geophysical-workstation-interpretation-generic-problems-and-solutions_fig3.png|thumb|300px|{{figure number|3}}Geological preparation.]]

Well information is used in a variety of ways. The most basic is incorporation of geological tops into the [[seismic interpretation]] ([[:file:two-dimensional-geophysical-workstation-interpretation-generic-problems-and-solutions_fig3.png|Figure 3]]). These tops are input digitally or via keyboard entry. Once in the database, this information is easily manipulated and can be used for modeling.

Well information is used in a variety of ways. The most basic is incorporation of geological tops into the [[seismic interpretation]] ([[:file:two-dimensional-geophysical-workstation-interpretation-generic-problems-and-solutions_fig3.png|Figure 3]]). These tops are input digitally or via keyboard entry. Once in the database, this information is easily manipulated and can be used for modeling.