Course content

3D visualization of petroleum data. Overview of visualization techniques applicable to analysis and simulation within petroleum technology and petroleum geoscience. Demonstration of techniques and industrial solutions. Fundamentals of computer graphics. Implementation of visual applications by means of OpenGL programming interface and shaders. Handling of large data sets.

Learning outcome

The course will give an introduction to applicable visualization methods and enable the students to develop visualization solutions for use within the petroleum sector.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. Excursions. Presentation and discussion of applicable techniques for visualization purposes, examples and sample program code. Discussion of exercises. The exercises count for 50/100 of the final grade. Final exam decides the remaining 50/100 of the final grade. The course will be taught in English if International MSc students participate.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge and skills concerning procedural programming.

Course materials

Lecture notes, tutorials, selected papers and lecturing material, OpenGL manual.