Geological modeling by geostatistics | Training course
Learn to build realistic and uncertainty-aware models using advanced geostatistics and enhance your geological understanding.
Objectives
- Unlock the skills to build reliable, realistic, data-driven geological models that capture uncertainty, boosting the credibility of your subsurface interpretations and empowering you to make smarter, more confident decisions.
- Get hands-on with powerful geostatistical methods, like Indicator Kriging and simulations (SIS, TGS, PGS), and apply them using Isatis.neo’s intuitive tools, including implicit modeling and the Unfolding feature for tackling complex stratigraphy with confidence.
Course content
- Foundations & Indicator Kriging
─ Theory: Origins, variants, and use cases of indicator kriging.
─ Hands-on: applications in geological and domain modeling using Isatis.neo. - Conditional Simulations
─ Sequential Indicator Simulation (SIS), Truncated Gaussian Simulation (TGS), Plurigaussian Simulation (PGS) methods: Theoretical principles and workflows.
─ Practical modeling using specific options in Isatis.neo. - Implicit Modeling
─ Introduction to implicit modeling of stratigraphic units and intrusive complexes using potential fields. - Unfolding
─ Handle geological structures that have been folded or deformed.
─ Learn how to “unfold” these structures and convert complex geometries into a flattened space where continuity is more isotropic and easier to model.
Outlines
- Balanced learning approach: The course combines theory with practical applications, ensuring concepts are understood and applied effectively.
- Hands-on software training: Engage in computer-based exercises using Isatis.neo software, reinforcing learning through real-world data scenarios.
- Personalized feedback: Receive individualized guidance and feedback from experienced trainers during online sessions to support your learning journey.
- Comprehensive resources: Access detailed course materials, including documentation, journal files, and datasets, to reinforce learning and facilitate application post-training.
Who should attend
Ideal for professionals in mineral resource evaluation, geological surveys, geotechnical engineering, and petroleum exploration who want to strengthen their geological or facies modeling skills. Whether you’re aiming to build more robust models or integrate uncertainty assessments into your workflows, this training will help you make better-informed, data-driven decisions.
Prerequisites
- A solid understanding of linear geostatistics, such as variogram analysis and kriging, is recommended. The course Mineral Resource Estimation by Linear Geostatistics provides an excellent foundation.
- Prior experience with Turning Bands Simulation is highly recommended.
Training – Registration policy
Qualiopi label, a guarantee of the quality of our training
Our training courses are Qualiopi certified. That means that they comply with a unique French national quality reference system. This recognition guarantees the quality of the training courses we deliver and allows our trainees to be eligible for various French funding.
Registration Fee
Class fees include one set of course materials and one full Isatis license valid for one month.
Attendees are invited to use their own laptop for computer exercises. A temporary demo version of the software package(s) used for this purpose (i.e. Isatis, Isatis.neo or Kartotrak) will be freely supplied by Geovariances.
For courses to be held in Geovariances only, if you are unable to bring your own laptop during the training session, be sure to inform your sales contact and Geovariances will endeavour to provide you with a computer for the session duration.
Please note that admission will be only confirmed on receipt of your formal purchase order and after full payment.
Payment
Geovariances will invoice your company for the approved course cost amount in full unless cancellation notice has been given 10 working days before the course date.
Payment is required prior to the course to confirm the registration.
Payment options: credit card (American Express is not accepted – please provide with your card details) or wire transfer to BRED Fontainebleau HDV – IBAN number: FR76 1010 7003 2700 0302 7055 623.
Venue
Courses can be organized in or outside Geovariances premises (hotel, client premises). Please refer to the course description for more details.
Training hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Accomodation
Fee does not cover hotel accommodation. Attendees should make their own reservations directly.
Cancellation
No refund will be made for cancellation notified by a registered participant to Geovariances within 2 weeks (10 working days) prior to the course or for ’no shows’.
Attendee can be substituted.
Geovariances reserves the right to cancel a session if the minimum number of registrations is not reached and to schedule an additional session if the number of registrations is in excess of the maximum number of attendees.
Queries
Should you have any question or need further information, do not hesitate to contact us.