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3-D EM Modeling and Inversion. 3-D tCSEM™ modeling 3-D fCSEM modeling and inversion 3-D MT modeling and inversion. KMS Technologies has access to a variety of in-house and external3D electromagnetic tools that are used for feasibility studies.

This is a list of free and open-source software for geophysical data processing and interpretation. The list is split into broad categories, depending on the intended use of the software and its scope of functions.

  • Manufacturer of geophysical instruments for measurements of ground resistivity, electromagnetic conductivity, gamma-ray, magnetic susceptibility, and for metal detection. Geophysical services for engineering geology, archaeology, water sources, environmental, UXO surveys. Processing software for 2D/3D inversion, VES interpretation.
  • Omega 3D Electromagnetic Modeling is used to infer the anisotropic resistivity distribution of the subsurface through 3D inversion of controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) and magnetotelluric (MT) data. CSEM and MT synthetic responses of the subsurface can be computed starting from the resistivity distribution (i.e., forward modeling).

Notice that 'free and open-source' requires that the source code is available. Simple being 'free of charge' is not sufficient—see gratis versus libre. The reader interested in freeware (just free of charge) software is referred to the list of freeware geophysics software.

Reflection seismic processing packages[edit]

These are full-featured reflection seismology processing packages, with support for modeling, imaging, and inversion. They are relatively low-level and in some cases have their own data formats and involve learning an extensive syntax or meta-language.

NameDescriptionOriginatorLicensePlatformsLanguageNotes
Madagascar[1]Multidimensional data analysis including seismic processingSergey Fomel and othersGPLCross-platformC, C++, PythonProgramming Interfaces to Fortran 77, Fortran 90, Python, Java, MATLAB, Julia.
FreeUSP[2]Seismic processingAmoco, BPCustomUnix, LinuxFortran 77, C
FreeDDS[3]Seismic processingAmoco, BPCustomUnix, LinuxFortran 77, CGeneric format (SEGY, SU, SEPlib, USP)
PSEIS-OSS[4]Parallel seismic processingRandy SelzlerGPLUnix, LinuxFortran 77, CGeneric format (SEGY, SU, SEPlib, USP, Madagascar)
CWP/SU (Seismic Unix)[5]Seismic processingStanford, Colorado School of MinesBSD-styleUnix, Linux, OS X, Cygwin 32C, some Fortran 77World's most widely used (82 countries and territories).
CPSeis[6]Seismic processingConocoPhillipsMITCross-platformFortran 90, C++
SPARC[7]Seismic processingARCOGPLCrayFortran
SEPlib[8]Seismic processingStanford UniversityCustomCross-platformFortran, C
GeBR[9]Seismic processingVarious contributors, BrazilGPLLinuxCInterfaces with SU, Madagascar, etc.
OpenSeaSeis[10]Seismic processingBjorn Olofsson, now property of the Colorado School of MinesBSD-styleLinux, Windows, OS XC, C++, JavaInterfaces with SU data. Reads most common SEGY and a subset of SEGD formats.

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Reflection seismic processing utilities[edit]

These packages offer some subset of functionality of the full processing packages in the previous section.

NameDescriptionOriginatorLicensePlatformsLanguageNotes
BotoSeis[11]Seismic processingWilliams Lima, BrazilGPLCross-platformJavaWorkflow builder; interfaces with SU, Madagascar, etc.
Delivery[12]Bayesian inversionCSIROGPL, BSD-styleCross-platformJava
GSEGYView[13]Display SEG-Y filesVladimir BashkardinGPLCross-platformFortran, C
GPLib++[14]Seismic and magnetotelluric processingMax Moorkamp, Dublin Inst. Adv. StudiesGPLUnix, LinuxC++
JavaSeis[15]Pre-stack seismic I/OARCOCPLCross-platformJava
kogeo[16]Geophysical analysis and visualizationUniversity of HamburgGPLWindowsC++
Mines JTK[17]Signal processing and displayDave Hale, Colorado School of MinesCPLCross-platformJava
JRG[18]Modeling and basic processingJohn Louie, University of NevadaCustomCross-platformJava
Jive3D[19]Modeling and tomographic inversionJames Hobro, University of CambridgeCustomUnix, LinuxFortranGMT and other libraries
PySIT[20]Imaging and inversionRussell Hewett & Laurent Demanet, MITBSD 3-clauseUnix, LinuxPython
SegDSee[21]Display SEG-D and SEG-B filesSergey PavlukhinCustomCross-platformC++, Qt
segyio[22]Read and write SEG-Y filesEquinorLGPLCross-platformC, Python
Segpy[23]Read and write SEG-Y filesRob Smallshire, Thomas Mejer HansenLGPLCross-platformPythonFork of defunct SegyPY
segy-py[24]Read SEG-Y filesKurt Schwehr, GoogleCustomCross-platformPythonVarious FOSS packages
SeismiGraphix[25]Read and view SEG-Y, SEG-D, Seismic Unix and Javaseis. View and remap headersAbel SuraceCustomCross-platformJava
SIOSEIS[26]Seismic reflection and refraction processingPaul Henkart, SIOBSDCross-platformgfortran, gcc
SLIMpy[27]Processing front endFelix Herrmann, Univ. of British ColumbiaLGPLCross-platformPythonInterfaces with SU, Madagascar, etc.
WaveletExtractor[28]Well-tiesCSIROGPL, BSD-styleCross-platformJava

Nonreflection seismic processing utilities[edit]

NameDescriptionOriginatorLicensePlatformsLanguageNotes
ObsPy[29]Seismology toolboxMoritz Beyreuther et al.LGPLCross-platformPythonUses Numpy and Cython
PAMGUARD[30]Passive acoustic monitoring for marine mammalsMultiple workersGPLLinux, Windows, OS XJavaPlug-in-able
SCEC Broadband Platform[31]Ground Motion SimulationSCEC Community Modeling EnvironmentApache 2LinuxPython, C, FortranUses Numpy and SciPy
Sesarray[32]Signal processing for ambient vibrationsJoseph Fourier University, University of PotsdamGPLLinux, Windows, OS XC, C++Includes geopsy (signal processing) & dinver (inversion)
Seismic Handler[33]Signal processing for earthquakesSZGRFGPLLinux, SolarisC, Python
STK[34]Signal processing for earthquakesDominique ReymondGPLUnix, Linux, WindowsC
TauP[35]Travel-time & ray-path calculationUniversity of South CarolinaGPLCross-platformJava
smartRefract[36]Refraction seismic interpretationSimone PittalugaGPLCross-platformJavaBased on GRM (Palmer)

Modeling and inversion packages[edit]

NameDescriptionOriginatorLicensePlatformsLanguageNotes
devito[37]Symbolic finite difference engine, including seismic modeling and inversionFabio Luporini, Matthias Louboutin, et al.MITCross-platformPythonUses Numpy and SymPy
Fatiando a Terra[38]Geophysical modeling and inversionLeonardo Uieda et al.BSDCross-platformPythonUses Numpy and Cython
PyGMI[39]3D interpretation and modelling of magnetic and gravity dataPatrick ColeGPLCross-platformPython
SimPEG[40]Simulation and Parameter Estimation in GeophysicsRowan Cockett et al.MITCross-platformPythonUses Numpy and SciPy
pyGIMLi[41]Geophysical Inversion and Modelling LibraryCarsten Rücker, Thomas Günther, and Florian WagnerApache 2Cross-platformPythonUses Numpy
OCCAM1DCSEM[42]An Inversion Program for Generating Smooth 1D Models from Controlled-Source Electromagnetic and Magnetotelluric Data.Kerry Key, SEMCGPLCross-platformFortranOptional plotting and editing routines are in Matlab.
2DMT[43]Occam's inversion for 2D magnetotelluric (MT) modelingSteven Constable et al., SEMCUnclearCross-platformFortranOptional plotting and editing routines are in Matlab.
empymod[44]Full 3D electromagnetic modeller for 1D VTI mediaDieter WerthmüllerApache 2Cross-platformPythonUses Numpy and SciPy
extrEMe[45]Accurate and scalable 3-D MT forward solver based on a contracting integral equation methodM. Kruglyakov, A. Geraskin, A. Kuvshinovmodified GPL 2Cross-platformC#
GIEM2G[46]Gnu Integral Equation Modeling in ElectroMagnetic GeophysicsMikhail Kruglyakov, Lidia BloshanskayaGPL 2Cross-platformFortran
gprMax[47]Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) 3D modellingAntonis Giannopoulos, Craig Warren, et al.GPL 3Cross-platformPython, Cython

Visualization, interpretation, analysis packages[edit]

NameDescriptionOriginatorLicensePlatformsLanguageNotes
OpendTect[48]Geoscience interpretation and visualizationdGB Earth SciencesGPL or customCross-platformC++Interfaces with Petrel, Madagascar, GMT, Google Earth/Maps
GeoTriple for Oil&Gas Exploration[49]Geoscience data management, display and analysisGeoforge projectLGPLCross-platformJavaInterfaces with WorldWind
GeoCraft[50]Geophysical analysis and visualizationConocoPhillipsMITCross-platformJava
qiWorkBench[51]Geophysical interpretation and visualizationBHP Billiton PetroleumGPL, BSDCross-platformJava
Generic Mapping Tools[52]Map generation and analysisLamont-Doherty and University of HawaiiGPLCross-platformCImplemented in OpendTect
ParaViewGeo[53]Geoscience extension of ParaViewKitwareParaView, MIRARCOBSDCross-platformC++, PythonOriented towards mining
GI[54]Geophysical interpretation and visualizationUnclearCross-platformC++, QtAlpha version
FischerLab[55]Fischer Plots and Sequence StratigraphyAdewale Amosu & Yuefeng Sun, Texas A&M UniversityModified BSDCross-PlatformMatlabFree to use
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Not true free and open-source projects[edit]

The following projects are not free and open-source. They have unknown licensing, licenses which place some restriction on use or redistribution, or depend on non-open-source software like MATLAB, and thus do not meet the Open Source Definition from the Open Source Initiative. (For example, the license may rule out use by certain people or for certain purposes, e.g., in a commercial context.) They are included here because they may be of interest for those in an academic environment or access to tools like MATLAB.

NameDescriptionOriginatorLicensePlatformsLanguageNotes
GeoFEST[56]Fault and terrain visualizationGreg Lyzenga & Jay Parker, Jet Propulsion LaboratoryUnclearUnix, LinuxCHosted by Open Channel Foundation[57]
MSLT[58]Finite element stress-strain modelingPeggy Li & Herb Siegel, Jet Propulsion LaboratoryUnclearUnix, Linux, OS XC
GeoSeis[59]Processing seismic refraction dataMuhammed Celik, Kocaeli UniversityFreewareWindowsVisual BasicFully free after v. 1.3.8
MARE2DEM[60]2D Inversion of CSEM and MT DataKerry Key, Scripps Institution of OceanographyFreeware, GNU open sourceOS X, Linux, WindowsFortranFree to use, needs a valid MATLAB license to build models
GPRSoft Lite[61]GPR Data VisualizationGeoscanners ABFreewareWindowsGSF, DZT, RAD3, DT1, formats supported
GP Workbench[62]GPR processingUSGSUnclearWindowsC++SU format
Seismic Lab[63]Seismic processing toolboxMauricio Sacchi, University of AlbertaGPLCross-platformMATLABNeeds MATLAB
CREWES[64]Seismic processing toolboxGary Margrave, University of CalgaryCustom, free for non-commercial useCross-platformMATLABNeeds MATLAB
SegyMAT[65]Read and write SEG-Y filesThomas Mejer Hansen, Univ. of CopenhagenLGPLCross-platformMATLABNeeds MATLAB
IMAGE2SEGY[66]Image converterMarcel.lí Farran, Institut de Ciències del MarCreative CommonsCross-platformMATLABNeeds MATLAB & SegyMAT
SW3D[67]Seismic processingVlastislav Cerveny, Charles UniversityUnclear
rayinvr[68]2D traveltime inversionColin Zelt, Rice UniversityCustom, non-commercial use onlyUnix, LinuxFortran 77, C
fast[69]3D traveltime tomographyColin Zelt, Rice UniversityCustom, non-commercial use onlyUnix, LinuxFortran 77, C
passeis[70]Passive seismic analysisHaishan Zheng, University of SaskatchewanUnclearCross-platformMATLABNeeds MATLAB
seismon[71]Processing for earthquakesStefan MertlGPLCross-platformMATLABNeeds MATLAB
PyShottab[72]Processing for ocean-bottom seismicDalhousie UniversityUnclearCross-platformPythonWindows binary
IGeoS (formerly SIA)[73]Geophysical processing and analysisUniversity of SaskatchewanCustom, free for non-commercial useUnix, LinuxC++Interfaces with SU, GMT
Seizmo[74]Global seismic analysisGarrett Euler, Washington University in St. LouisUnclearCross-platformMATLABOctave-compatible
WheelerLab [75]Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis and Chronostratigraphic Analysis (Wheeler Diagrams)Adewale Amosu & Yuefeng Sun, Texas A&M UniversityModified BSDCross-PlatformMATLABNeeds Matlab and SegyMAT

Collections[edit]

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NameDescriptionOriginatorLicensePlatformsLanguageNotes
SEG Software Repo[76]Open source codes that were made available together with published articles in the journal Geophysics by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists SEG.Various authorsSEG license and othersVariableVariableStatic repo. Maintained versions might be found on other places.
P233 Suite[77]Open source codes for EM data (1D, 2D, 3D) from 25 years of investigation by CSIRO, funded by AMIRA.CSIROPublic DomainCross-PlatformFortran
Markku Pirttijärvi[78]Free (but mostly not open-source) software by Markku Pirttijärvi; mostly EM, gravity and magnetic data.Markku PirttijärviFree to downloadWindowsFortranFree, not open source
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Airborne Electromagnetic Inversion Software[79]

Open source codes for inverting and forward modelling airborne electromagnetic (AEM) data:

GAFORWARDMODELTDEM - 1D forward modelling . GALEISBSTDEM - deterministic 1D sample by sample inversion. GARJMCMCTDEM - stochastic 1D sample by sample inversion

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Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution (BY). Free to downloadCross-PlatformC++,Some third party software dependencies. (Specified within).

Probably defunct projects[edit]

The following projects have seen very little activity for more than a year.

NameDescriptionOriginatorLicensePlatformsLanguageNotes
openGPR[80]GPR processing and interpretationMats SchuhGPLLinuxPythonNo longer in active development
OpenICarreIntegrated interpretation systemIFP
MagIC-Py[81]Magnetic data processingPython
geoid[82]Geological mapping
ART[83]Ray tracing
GPCPP[84]
Seismic Refraction Tomography[85]GPL

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2D resistivity inversion of ERT data
Deployment of a permanent electrical resistivity tomography profile on a longitudinal section of an active landslide.

Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) or electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) is a geophysical technique for imaging sub-surface structures from electrical resistivity measurements made at the surface, or by electrodes in one or more boreholes. If the electrodes are suspended in the boreholes, deeper sections can be investigated. It is closely related to the medical imaging technique electrical impedance tomography (EIT), and mathematically is the same inverse problem. In contrast to medical EIT, however, ERT is essentially a direct current method. A related geophysical method, induced polarization (or spectral induced polarization), measures the transient response and aims to determine the subsurface chargeability properties.

History[edit]

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The technique evolved from techniques of electrical prospecting that predate digital computers, where layers or anomalies were sought rather than images.Early work on the mathematical problem in the 1930s assumed a layered medium (see for example Langer, Slichter). Andrey Nikolayevich Tikhonov who is best known for his work on regularization of inverse problems also worked on this problem. He explains in detail how to solve the ERT problem in a simple case of 2-layered medium. During the 1940s, he collaborated with geophysicists and without the aid of computers they discovered large deposits of copper. As a result, they were awarded a State Prize of Soviet Union.

Andrey Nikolayevich Tikhonov, the 'father of ERT'

When adequate computers became widely available the inverse problem of ERT could be solved numerically, and the work of Loke and Barker at Birmingham University was among the first such solution, and their approach is still widely used.

With the advancement in the field of Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) from 1D to 2D and now-a- days 3D, ERT has explored many fields. The applications of ERT include fault investigation, ground water table investigation, soil moisture content determination and many others. In industrial process imaging ERT can be used in a similar fashion to medical EIT, to image the distribution of conductivity in mixing vessels and pipes. In this context it is usually called Electrical Resistance Tomography, emphasising the quantity that is measured rather than imaged.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  • M.H. Loke, and R.D. Barker, Practical techniques for 3D resistivity surveys and data inversion: Geophysical prospecting, 44, 499–523, 1996.
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