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==Methods==

==Methods==

Identifying a depositional systems tract can be achieved by analyzing seismic geometries (Figures 4-19 and 4-21), wireline logs motif (Figure 4-22), and biostratigraphic data (Figures 4-20 and 4-23). Carefully integrating multiple data sets increases the probability of a correct interpretation (see .<ref name=ch04r7>Armentrout, J., M., 1991, Paleontological constraints on depositional [[modeling]]: examples of integration of biostratigraphy and seismic stratigraphy, Pliocene–Pleistocene, Gulf of Mexico, in Weimer, P., Link, M., H., eds., Seismic Facies and Sedimentary Processes of Submarine Fans and Turbidite Systems: New York, Springer-Verlag, p. 137–170.</ref><ref name=ch04r15>Armentrout, J., M., Malacek, S., J., Mathur, V., R., Neuder, G., L., Ragan, G., M., 1996, Intraslope basin reservoirs deposited by gravity-driven processes: south Ship Shoal and Ewing Banks areas, offshore Louisiana, in Pacht, J., A., Sheriff, R., E., Perkins, B., F., eds., Stratigraphic Analysis: Utilizing Advanced Geophysical, Wireline, and Borehole Technology for Petroleum Exploration and Production: Proceedings, Gulf Coast Section SEPM 17th Annual Research conference, p. 7–18.</ref><ref name=ch04r8>Armentrout, J., M., 1993, Relative seal-level variations and fault-salt response: offshore Texas examples: Proceedings, Gulf Coast Section SEPM 14th Annual Research Conference, p. 1–7.</ref><ref name=ch04r101>Vail, P., R., Wornardt, W., W., 1990, Well log seismic stratigraphy: a new tool for exploration in the '90s: Proceedings, Gulf Coast Section SEPM 11th Annual Research conference, p. 379–388.</ref>

 

Identifying a depositional systems tract can be achieved by analyzing seismic geometries ([[:file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-19.png|Figures 1]] and [[:file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-21.png|3]]), wireline logs motif ([[:file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-22.png|Figure 4]]), and biostratigraphic data ([[:file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-20.png|Figures 2]] and [[:file:sedimentary-basin-analysis_fig4-23.png|4-23]]). Carefully integrating multiple data sets increases the probability of a correct interpretation (see .<ref name=ch04r7>Armentrout, J., M., 1991, Paleontological constraints on depositional [[modeling]]: examples of integration of biostratigraphy and seismic stratigraphy, Pliocene–Pleistocene, Gulf of Mexico, in Weimer, P., Link, M., H., eds., Seismic Facies and Sedimentary Processes of Submarine Fans and Turbidite Systems: New York, Springer-Verlag, p. 137–170.</ref><ref name=ch04r15>Armentrout, J., M., Malacek, S., J., Mathur, V., R., Neuder, G., L., Ragan, G., M., 1996, Intraslope basin reservoirs deposited by gravity-driven processes: south Ship Shoal and Ewing Banks areas, offshore Louisiana, in Pacht, J., A., Sheriff, R., E., Perkins, B., F., eds., Stratigraphic Analysis: Utilizing Advanced Geophysical, Wireline, and Borehole Technology for Petroleum Exploration and Production: Proceedings, Gulf Coast Section SEPM 17th Annual Research conference, p. 7–18.</ref><ref name=ch04r8>Armentrout, J., M., 1993, Relative seal-level variations and fault-salt response: offshore Texas examples: Proceedings, Gulf Coast Section SEPM 14th Annual Research Conference, p. 1–7.</ref><ref name=ch04r101>Vail, P., R., Wornardt, W., W., 1990, Well log seismic stratigraphy: a new tool for exploration in the '90s: Proceedings, Gulf Coast Section SEPM 11th Annual Research conference, p. 379–388.</ref>

==Stratal pattern simulation==

==Stratal pattern simulation==