Session Abstract

Optimizing Cost and Time Benefits of Satellite Imaging and GIS Technologies in Oil and Gas Exploration

"Over the past few years the use of Satellite Imaging and GIS Technologies have become an essential part of the planning and decision making processes in Oil and Gas Exploration. By combining the power of a dynamic visual geodatabase with the precision and up-to-date vintage of satellite imagery, benefits in terms of cost, time and accuracy can be achieved throughout the entire project life cycle.

This presentation will demonstrate how these two technologies are used from the start of preliminary modeling, costing and planning of the program, to the government regulatory and approval processes, to field work such as scouting, permitting, surveying and recording.

Also, the Satellite Imaging work that goes on behind the scenes, such as the use of advanced satellite imaging sensors, image planning techniques and orthorectification will be presented in order to inform and showcase how the product is produced to meet the highest standards in visualization and accuracy. "

Speaker Biography

Marc Lehmann

Marc Lehmann is employed with OutSource Seismic Consultants Inc. as a Geomatics Specialist. His academic training came in the way of a bachelor’ degree in Geography from the University of Calgary, as well as an applied bachelor’ degree in GIS from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Currently Marc specializes in the incorporation of information technology/GIS in planning and managing geophysical projects in Canada and the United States.