Abstract
The theoretical network of stratigraphic system analysis is developed by a consideration of the components relating to general stratigraphic methodology, and the information transfer involved with the analytical process. The geologist selects and measures stratigraphic objects, transforming the objects into stratigraphic terms in the system of analysis through functions of enumeration and dimensioning of associative measurements. Stratigraphic terms are the defined characteristics of the system network.
The sequence of defined stratigraphic terms constructs the levels of the structure in the stratigraphic system network. Each level is composed of groups, sets, subsets and elements having defined values of stratigraphic information. Structuring of the stratigraphic information arises through relative measurements, evaluation of derived measurements, and development of functional stratigraphic classifications. The process of classification and grouping on the several integrative levels of functional association is accomplished effectively by explicitly defining the elements of stratigraphic categorization and assigning information value (intensity) to their associations. The associations are functionally classified, and the lithologic parameters defined through associative classification groups, leading to derived patterns, facies, and paleogeographic settings. This is a feedback system involving each defined stratigraphic element on all integrated levels of information concepts. The lithologic parameters of the stratigraphic analysis are the modeling parameters of the simulation model system. The two systems are topologically equivalent because the components and concepts are derived from the same information base.
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Briggs, L.I., Briggs, D.Z. (1969). Stratigraphic Analysis. In: Merriam, D.F. (eds) Computer Applications in the Earth Sciences. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-8633-3_2
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