Method for validating geological model data over corresponding original seismic data

A computer implemented method for generating a validated geological model from three-dimensional (3D) seismic data and rock property data that is based on one or more of well-logging data, a predefined library, or machine learning data, the method comprising the steps of:

• (a) receiving rock property data from a first data source;
• (b) receiving 3D seismic data from a second data source;
• (c) based on the rock property data and the 3D seismic data, generating a geological model, wherein the geological model comprises a characteristic geological property;
• (d) generating a synthetic model from the geological model, wherein the synthetic model is adapted to facilitate a comparison between selected data from the synthetic model and corresponding data from the 3D seismic data, and wherein the comparison further provides an indication detailing how the synthetic model changes relative to the geologic model when the characteristic geological property changes;
• (e) comparing the selected data from the synthetic model against the corresponding data from the 3D seismic data, wherein, as a result of comparing the selected data from the synthetic model against the corresponding data from the 3D seismic data, the indication is provided, where the indication details how the synthetic model changes relative to the geologic model when the characteristic geological property changes;
• (f) adjusting the characteristic geological property until the indication reflects a value that is within a predetermined threshold;
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• (g) generating a validated geological model that includes the characteristic geological property, which has been adjusted until the indication reflects the value that is within the predetermined threshold,
• wherein the synthetic model is a multi-layered model having the following property:
• a first property in which a boundary that exists in the synthetic model and that is between two rock layers of a same type always yields a same reflection coefficient irrespective of where the boundary sits in the synthetic model.