GAEA converts geophysical logs, seismic sections, maps, scout tickets and core photographs into structured digital files for interpretation, modeling, database migration, reporting and long-term preservation.
GAEA performs the conversion work. You provide representative source records and project requirements; GAEA defines the scope, digitizes the material, completes the agreed QA/QC and delivers the specified files.
Compare performed servicesGAEA provides applications that your staff use for borehole logging, data management, visualization, analysis and modeling. Software licensing, training, deployment and maintenance are separate from a digitization-service quotation.
Explore GAEA softwareEach card links to a dedicated technical page covering source requirements, workflow, limitations, deliverables, pricing factors and frequently asked questions.
Convert paper, microfiche, PDF and scanned geophysical logs into structured curve data.
Output: LAS 3.0
Recover trace information from legacy two-dimensional seismic-section images.
Output: SEG-Y 2.1
Convert georeferenced map images into organized vector layers for GIS use.
Output: Project-defined geospatial vector datasets
Extract historical well and drilling information into structured, reviewable records.
Output: Database-ready structured records
Assemble separate core-box photographs into continuous, depth-registered visual records.
Output: Continuous TIFF, PNG or JPEG imagery| Service | Typical source | Primary deliverable | Common use | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geophysical Log Digitization | Paper, microfiche, PDF, TIFF, JPEG or PNG well logs | LAS 3.0 | Interpretation, correlation, modeling and archive recovery | View service |
| Seismic Section Digitization | Scanned or digital 2D seismic sections | SEG-Y 2.1 | Seismic interpretation, reprocessing and subsurface correlation | View service |
| Map Digitization | Paper, PDF or raster maps with available spatial control | Project-defined geospatial vector datasets | GIS analysis, mapping, data management and project integration | View service |
| Scout Ticket Digitization | Paper, scanned image or PDF scout tickets | Database-ready structured records | Archive migration, search, inventory and database import | View service |
| Core Photo Splicing | Original core-box photographs plus box, row and depth metadata | Continuous TIFF, PNG or JPEG imagery | WinLoG image columns, interpretation, reporting and preservation | View service |
Final format, field organization, dimensions, coordinate reference, sampling and software compatibility are confirmed in the project quotation.
Digitization is most valuable when the project begins with a defined downstream purpose rather than file conversion alone.
Create organized derivatives from paper, microfiche and image archives while retaining original evidence.
Make historical measurements and interpreted features available to current applications and specialists.
Apply consistent file naming, identifiers, fields and delivery organization across large collections.
Limit repeated manual transcription when multiple teams need the same historical source information.
Prepare records for agreed database, GIS, interpretation, reporting and data-room workflows.
Bring visual and numerical evidence into correlation, modeling and multidisciplinary review.
These compact examples illustrate the type of deliverable associated with each service. Project files are produced to the approved scope.
Geophysical Log Digitization example for evaluating the expected delivery workflow.
Open exampleSeismic Section Digitization example for evaluating the expected delivery workflow.
Open exampleMap Digitization example for evaluating the expected delivery workflow.
Open exampleScout Ticket Digitization example for evaluating the expected delivery workflow.
Open exampleCore Photo Splicing example for evaluating the expected delivery workflow.
Open exampleSpecific checks differ by service, but every project should preserve identity, document assumptions and compare the deliverable with the supplied source.
Confirm files, records, identifiers, coverage, condition and project organization.
Verify well, section, map, ticket, box and interval relationships as applicable.
Check depth, scale, trace, spatial control or image registration required by the service.
Compare digitized values, features or imagery against representative source records.
Record missing, cropped, illegible, conflicting or ambiguous source information.
Review depth, trace, spatial, record or image sequence for gaps and overlaps.
Check the agreed file structure, organization, units, fields and delivery packaging.
Document source limitations and project-specific decisions that require attention.
Identify the source record, desired output and downstream use.
Provide complete samples showing typical and difficult source conditions.
Agree on records, coverage, formats, QA/QC, organization, price and schedule.
Confirm confidentiality, transfer, access, retention and deletion requirements.
Produce the scoped files and complete the applicable source-to-output checks.
Receive the organized files, supporting notes and agreed review opportunity.
Geoscience archives can contain proprietary locations, resources, infrastructure, interpretations and client information. State handling requirements during quotation so the transfer and production process can be agreed before sensitive files are submitted.
A broader guide to converting subsurface records into reusable digital information.
Read the guideUnderstand source review, calibration, comparison and exception documentation for well-log work.
Read the articleReview how organized core photography supports logging, interpretation and preservation.
Read the articleChoose the service that matches the source record and required deliverable: well logs to LAS 3.0, seismic sections to SEG-Y 2.1, maps to project-defined geospatial vectors, scout tickets to structured database-ready records, or core photographs to continuous depth-registered imagery. GAEA can review representative files if the correct route is uncertain.
Representative PDF, TIFF, JPEG or PNG files are suitable for most quotations. Original paper, microfiche, unusually large files and specialized formats can be discussed before transfer. Use the detailed service page for service-specific requirements.
Many incomplete or inconsistent archives can be assessed, but source limitations affect scope, cost and accuracy. Missing, cropped, illegible, blurred or internally inconsistent information cannot be recreated reliably and is documented for review.
The common workflow includes source inventory, identifier and sequence checks, calibration or georeferencing where applicable, source-to-output comparison, missing or ambiguous data review, format checks and exception documentation.
Cost depends on record count, depth or spatial coverage, source quality, metadata completeness, complexity, required output, QA/QC effort, file organization and schedule. A final quote follows review of representative source material.
Timing depends on project size, source consistency, required corrections, deliverables and current production schedule. Small, well-organized projects may be completed quickly; large historical archives are scheduled after source review.
Identify NDA, transfer, access, retention and deletion requirements during quotation. GAEA will confirm the project-specific handling method before sensitive production files are transferred.
The output formats are intended for compatible downstream applications, but software-specific import limits, conventions, coordinate systems, field mappings and image requirements should be confirmed before production.
Processing is designed to represent the supplied source faithfully. Original records should remain under the client’s control because a digitized derivative does not replace the original paper, image, drilling record or physical core.
Yes. Begin with an inventory and representative samples from each record type and quality level. GAEA can then define batches, naming, transfer, QA/QC, delivery organization and review milestones for the archive.
Choose the relevant service, provide complete representative records and receive a quotation defining inputs, outputs, QA/QC, pricing, schedule and file-handling requirements.