This document provides an overview of new features and enhancements in the V6.6 and V6.5 releases of the Claritas seismic processing software. Some key updates include faster 3D processing modules optimized for high core counts, live trace editing directly in HDF5 files without separate edit files, a new noise QC module, and enhanced velocity analysis tools. The document also outlines Claritas' new licensing structure offering various levels for single-user workstations up to large enterprise clusters.

1. What’s New and Where to Find It in V6.6
Q2/3 2017

2. V6.6 At A Glance (July 2017)
• Faster 3DpreSTM optimised for high core count CPUs
• Faster 3DSRME with self-optimisation for RAM/cores
• Plot headers direct from HDF5 files using AREAL
• AREAL and Condor launch from SeisCat
• Open multiple files or headers with AREAL
• Live trace editing from AREAL
• New NoiseQC module
• New primary first break picking modes
• RHEL 7, Ubuntu16.04LTS and LSF Queue support

3. 3DSRME and 3DpreSTM updates
What it does: Both run faster, especially on higher core-count CPUs
Where to find it: iMage, or the SRME3D and IMAGE_K3T modules
• Benchmarked on 44 core P190 Thinkstation
• 3DSRME self optimises for RAM or CPU
• 3DPreSTM uses pooled memory better
• Process bigger surveys, faster
• Fewer 3DSRME parameters to test

4. AREAL : Plot from HDF5
What it does: Open an HDF5 file directly in AREAL
Where to find it: AREAL from the launcher, Read in an HDF5 option
• No need to create separate *.are files
• Select Value, X and Y headers
• Change headers at any time
• Plots automatically labelled
• Direct export to PowerPoint
• Faster, easier QC

5. Display Additional AREAL Panels
What it does: Add new headers to an AREAL display as separate panels
Where to find it: In Areal, under the Params menu
• Add any number of headers to display
• Click on panel titles to change
• Easier QC of PEAK, RMS amplitudes

6. Live Trace Editing in AREAL
What it does: Trace edits applied directly to HDF5 file –no edits file needed
Where to find it: In AREAL; applied automatically
• Edits set TRTYPE automatically in file
• No need to write an edits file to apply
• Existing edits automatically displayed
• Restore option available (for miss-picks)
• Faster, easier edits and QC

7. Noise QC Module
What it does: Creates Peak, RMS, Noise and Signal:Noise headers
Where to find it: NOISE_QC module that can be added to a job flow
• Uses windows based on LMO velocities
• Windows optionally stored as headers
• Replaces multiple calls to AREAL module
• Headers can be viewed via AREAL application
• Faster, easier QC, with no separate files

8. New First Break Picking Modes
What it does: New options for “initial guess” when first break picking
Where to find it: In SV, Autopick options
• Use existing picks as an option to guide picks
• Use Envelope Threshold as an option
• Useful where LMO is not constant
• Faster first break picking

9. New Licence Structure
• Entry Level : fixed annual subscription
• Single user, Single core, 55,000 traces
• Engineering scale, basic QC
Ultra Lite
• Single user, Single core, Unlimited Traces
• 2D Land Processing, Single Marine lines detailed QCLite+
• Single User, 8 cores in parallel
• Mid-scale 2D marine (3000km), small land 3DWorkstation+
• Single User, 64 cores in parallel
• Large (10,000km) 2D Marine, mid (500sqkm) 3DWorkstationPro+
• Single User, 512, 1024 or 2048+ cores in parallel
• Large 3D Marine ProjectsCluster
• 6 Users, 1024, 1536 or 2048+ cores in parallel
• Teams working on multiple projectsEnterprise
• Key processing technologies in a stand-alone interface
• SRME, STITCH5D, 2D/3D Anisotropic PreSTM , Octave Broadband
• Turnkey Licencing, Scalable core count
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All tools and modules
available at every level
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when you need to:
- Annual subscription
- Short term lease
- Purchase
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Upgrade options for
older licence types

10. And in case you missed it…

11. V6.5 At A Glance (December 2016)
• Restack data while you do velocity analysis (CVA)
• Manage Projects using SeisCat
• iMage platform on the Launcher
• iMage platform extended to include Octave deghosting
• New module to add SPS to seismic data in a flow (ADDSPS)
• Easier QC/Update of existing velocity picks (CVA)
• 6 month release cycle with monthly “beta” releases

12. Restacking in CVA Velocity Analysis
What it does: Creates a new stack panel with the current velocities
Where to find it: The RESTACK button on the main CVA window
• Restack creates a new “panel” display
• Restack panel updates live while you pick
• Compare with original stack
• Stack is automatically saved for future QC
• Pick better velocities, faster

13. Manage Projects Via SeisCat
What it does: Replaces some of the “project” functions on the Launcher
Where to find it: Right Click in the “Project” pane of SeisCat
• Archive existing projects
• Restore project archives
• Create new projects
• Register projects to the repository
• Show project details

14. Image Platform On Launcher
What it does: Easier Access to the Image Suite
Where to find it: On the Flows tab of the Launcher
• 3DSRME
• Octave Broadband Deghosting
• Anisotropic 3D PreSTM
• STITCH 5D Interpolation
• Multi-SEGY file input

15. Image Platform Extended
What it does: Octave Deghosting now in the Image Suite
Where to find it: In the Image Platform
• Runs from multiple SEGY files
• Checks data format and grid automatically
• Automatic default parameters from data
• Run interactively or on queues
• Integrated logging window
• Progress bar and completion estimates

16. Read SPS Data in Batch Mode
What it does: Updates trace headers with land survey data in a flow
Where to find it: ADDSPS Module
• Batch process 3D swaths
• Use Bin3D to create CDP numbers
• MAKEGEOM to build geometry database
• Field data to refraction-statics-ready in one step

17. Velocities : Easier Editing
What it does: Use left Mouse Button to “Rubber Band” delete a trend
Where to find it: In the CVA tool, Semblance Picking
• Hold left mouse button and drag over incorrect picks
• Picks will be bulk deleted
• Remove incorrect trends rapidly when QCing

18. Next Release..
• V6.7 : target end Q4 2017 / Q1 2018
• Incremental updates every four weeks
• Development priorities? Contact Support!
• claritas.support@gns.cri.nz