Patent ID: 7512529

Claim:
A method for modeling a geological domain in a computer system, wherein the computer system includes data processing and data storage modules, one or more user input devices and a display device, comprising the steps of receiving data relating to faults within the domain; creating a surface plot for each fault described in the data, each surface plot being extended to divide the domain in two portions; combining the surface plots into a fault network containing all faults described in the data, and displaying the fault network on the display apparatus; modifying the network display in response to user input, including the steps of rotating the display about its horizontal and vertical axes as desired to inspect the same; receiving manual truncation commands and truncating indicated fault portions responsive to the same; responsive to a command initiating automatic truncation, selecting portions of fault surfaces for truncation according to preselected criteria and truncating the same; storing network information, including a record of changes made, for future use.