C-MASTER

A Series of Computer Programs for The Treatment of Bore Hole Records

THE PROBLEM:

Bore hole data - a significant cost item in exploration and development - is underutilized because of difficulties in:

bullet Producing accurate, detailed graphic logs;
bullet Extracting error free data from bore hole records.

Computers are made for these tasks, but some programs require extensive preprocessing and/or have only rudimentary graphics.

THE ANSWER: C-MASTER

Simple, direct log record entry that accepts:

bullet Latitude/longitude, UTM, or state plane coordinates
bullet Written rock descriptions as text or as numeric rock code
bullet Translation step converts one to the other
bullet Use colloquial expressions and still properly identify the rock types
bullet Measurements in feet, inches, fractions of inches; feet and decimal fractions; meters; or any combination in any log
bullet Measurements in rock unit thickness, cumulative down hole thickness, partial down hole thickness (core barrel runs) or any combination in any log

Rapid search and Retrieval of Stored Logs

bullet Singles or groups of logs
bullet Finds all logs having criteria such as:
bullet USGS quadrangle name State, county, or township Geographic coordinates Bed or stratigraphic position
bullet Any combination of the above (and more!)

Accurate, Detailed Graphic Log Output

bullet Of single or multiple logs
bullet Over 320 descriptive rock patterns
bullet Depth and elevation every inch along the margin of log
bullet Selectable vertical scales (i.e. 3.4 feet/inch is acceptable)
bullet Selectable display interval within a log, by down hole distance (meters or feet)
bullet Optional amounts of data in header and margins (see sample output for an example)

Detailed, Rapid Data Extraction From Logs

bullet Elevation and rock type at:
bullet Tagged stratigraphic positions
bullet Points at any distance above of below a tagged position
bullet Points at first occurrence of any rock type above or below a tagged position
bullet Points at any proportional distance between points
bullet Data for intervals between points defined above are:
bullet Thickness of interval
bullet Thickness and proportions of rock types
bullet Ratios of thickness of any specified rock to type(s) to other rock types within the interval
bullet Mean thickness of specified rock unit(s)
bullet Thickness and proportion of rock unit(s)
bullet Ratios of thickness of specified rock units to other rock units
bullet Output of these data to:
bullet Tables
bullet Base maps
bullet Data file for use by other programs (e.g. contouring programs)

With modest computer requirements

bullet Any personal computer running MS-DOSTM or PC-DOSTM Version 3.0 or higher. Versions available for mini- and maxi- computers, Windows version is in development!
bullet An 8088 chip is just fine, no need to have an expensive computer in the field
bullet At least 15 MB of disk space is recommended
bullet At least 512K of USER available memory
bullet Capability of printing 132 characters of data
bullet For graphic log production, a dot matrix printer or the HP® LaserJetTM series (PCL 5 compatible), or Autocad® 10 compatible

With a proven record

bullet Introduced in 1984
bullet Stress on basics and front end aspects of computer treatment of borehole data
bullet Suitable for and in use at very large and small organizations (currently installed at: coal companies, land companies, individual consultants, Federal agencies, and universities)

AND AT A MODEST COST

bullet Components may be purchased separately
bullet Free upgrades for one year following purchase
bullet Low cost upgrades after one year
bullet Quantity discounts
bullet Educational discounts
bullet Personalized troubleshooting service

Last updated 19 July 2008