Fred Aminzadeh and Paul de Groot are working on a book entitled: "Neural Networks and Other Soft Computing Techniques with applications in the oil industry". This monograph is an extension of the series of articles on AI that were published in First Break (2004). A DVD with OpendTect + plugins with a 3D seismic data set + wells will be included for hands-on experimentation with neural networks. The book will be published by EAGE and is scheduled for release in Jan. 2006.

Today Kristofer has received his PhD. His thesis covered "Semi-automated detection and extraction of seismic objects". Kristofer's research at the Goteborg university, Sweden, has been sponsored by dGB. Much of his work has become part of OpendTect. Copies of Kristofer's thesis can be obtained via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it