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Raspberry Pi Cluster For Parallel And Distributed Computing, Ngoc Ha
Raspberry Pi Cluster For Parallel And Distributed Computing, Ngoc Ha
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
Parallel and distributed computing have become an essential part of the ‘Big Data’ processing and analysis, especially for geophysical applications. The main goal of this project was to build a 4-node distributed computing cluster system using the Raspberry Pi single-board computers for educational and research purposes. After assembling together the system, a standard test was performed to check the system functionality. A Monte Carlo simulation to calculate π (pi) was used to demonstrate the advantages and drawbacks of parallelization and distribution of tasks and data within the cluster. Challenges encountered during installation of the software and testing phase, and their …
Fault Mapping In 3d Seismic Reflection Data Using Seismic Attributes And Velocity Anisotropy: Example From West Virginia, Megan Valdez
Fault Mapping In 3d Seismic Reflection Data Using Seismic Attributes And Velocity Anisotropy: Example From West Virginia, Megan Valdez
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
Fracture characterization is highly important in the oil and gas industry. Knowing the location of fractures allows for the assessment of reservoir quality, aids in well placement and planning, and helps identify locations of possible traps. Fracture locations can be determined using seismic data for attribute calculations and anisotropy analysis. Attribute calculations, such as coherence and curvature, identify subtle changes in the dataset that conventional seismic data interpretation might overlook. Anisotropy analysis looks at directionally dependent variations in the wave propagation velocity. Fractures slow the propagation velocity of a wave if the fractures are perpendicular to the wave direction. A …