The Base Module contains the GOCAD Suite workflow foundations. All workflows present in the application modules (seismic, geology, and reservoir called "applets") share the same earth model maintained in this Base Module. The Base Module provides the shared canvas for all application modules and environments, and its integration simplifies the learning process and helps ensure data integrity, reducing the information loss that often occurs across applications. In addition to providing the shared earth vision, the Base Module is used for rapid generation of reliable structural models for preliminary analysis. The Paradigm intuitive structural modeling workflow facilitates the import and export of data and the generation of 2D maps and cross-sections. The workflow also promotes the easy construction of accurate fault geometries and automatic fault-fault and fault-horizon contacts. The Base Module enables cost-effective analysis of seismic data and supports the case for additional data acquisition and/or prospect leasing.

Key component features of the Base Module include 3D Viewer; Log Display, Cross-Section, and Map Views; and Structural Framework Builder. The module's key benefits include significant cost and time savings, added value, and improved exploration success.

As the foundation of the GOCAD Suite, all other modules are integrated with the Base Module as module "plug-ins." Tight integration between the modules goes beyond mere interfaces and instead operates with total data interoperability. This helps ensure data quality and accuracy when moving from application to application. Once the GOCAD Suite is opened, all modules are presented in the same window for virtually seamless interaction between modules.

A common workflow between the modules guides both the inexperienced user and the power user through the path of interpretation. Simple interpretations or complex interpretations are both easily navigated.

Velocity Modeling

Paradigm GOCAD 2009 Velocity Modeling enables 2D or 3D grid construction and time-to-depth conversions by modeling the entire geologic column, enabling accurate location of potential reservoirs and mapping of potential drilling hazards. Using the power of multi-Z surface modeling, The Velocity Modeling module enables the user to construct velocity grids in areas with complex salt bodies. Using the power of GOCAD geostatistics, GOCAD Velocity Modeling enables the user to mix pre-stack velocity picks and check-shot and/or time-depth curves to extrapolate velocities away from wells. Using the power of GOCAD structural modeling, horizon/marker mismatch information can be used to correct background velocity model.

Paradigm GOCAD 2009 Velocity Modeling bundle includes:

• 3D Viewer
• Foundation Modeling
• Map, Cross Section, Well Viewer
• GOCAD Structural Modeling
• Velocity Modeling and Time-to-Depth Conversion

Interpretation Modeling

Paradigm GOCAD 2009 Interpretation Modeling tightly merges seismic interpretation with structural modeling to improve interpretation quality by validating the interpretation through a 3D structural model , to reduce cycle time by preparing the interpretation for reservoir modeling, and uncertainty in prospect definitions.

Paradigm GOCAD 2009 Interpretation Modeling bundle includes:

• 3D Viewer
• Foundation Modeling
• Map, Cross Section, Well Viewer
• GOCAD Structural Modeling
• Interpretation Modeling
• Seismic Attributes Analysis

Reservoir Modeling

The Paradigm GOCAD 2009 Reservoir Modeling bundle guides geologists and reservoir modelers through step-by-step workflows to create geologically realistic reservoir models GOCAD 3D Reservoir Grid Builder constructs pillar based stratigraphic grids for geostatistics and flow simulation.

Paradigm GOCAD 2009 Reservoir Modeling bundle includes:

• 3D Viewer
• Foundation Modeling
• Map, Cross Section, Well Viewer
• GOCAD Structural Modeling
• Stratigraphic Modeling and Fault Analysis
• GOCAD 3D Reservoir Grid Builder
• Reservoir Data Analysis
• Reservoir Properties
• Object Modeling
• Reservoir Risk Assessment (JACTATM)

Engineering Modeling

The Paradigm GOCAD 2009 Engineering Modeling bundle provides a collaborative modeling environment that allows the persistence of data and knowledge between geology and reservoir engineering and dramatically improves project turn-around time while yielding geologically-sound production forecasts and production-coherent geological models. The LGR and Upscaler module contains flow-based upscaling technique for permeability upscaling. The Production Data Analysis module let the user import multiple simulation results to compare flow simulation results with the associated geological models.

Paradigm GOCAD 2009 Engineering Modeling bundle includes:

• 3D Viewer
• Foundation Modeling
• Map, Cross Section, Well Viewer
• GOCAD Structural Modeling
• Stratigraphic Modeling and Fault Analysis
• GOCAD 3D Reservoir Grid Modeling
• LGR and Upscaler
• Production Data Analysis
• Reservoir Simulation Interface