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• simple and concise with the ability to clear the UI of ambiguous and
redundant data,
• interactive to provide advisory control and recommendation for future
actions.
• ability for data mining and infographics to show results of clustering,
correlation, and data classification. Ability to show results in multi-
dimensional maps, plots, and graphics, and
• mobile UI to access data at anytime, anywhere, and from any
device (smartphone, tablet, laptops workstation, collaborative work
environment).
Traditional operation centers with multiple large monitors were initially
designed to monitor a single engineering focus (e.g., drilling or facility oper-
ations) and were staffed by appropriate discipline experts. DOF is evolving
into new physical spaces called collaboration work environments (CWE) or deci-
sion support centers (DSC), which are designed for collaboration from multiple
disciplines using fit-for-purpose workflow visuals that integrate across an
operational value chain. These spaces can be categorized (depending on
their business operations) as meeting rooms, situation rooms, RTOC,
and CWE (which is typically considered the most advanced). The visuali-
zation requirements for monitors and screens are to display in real time, mul-
tiple sources of raw and processed data.
Chapter 8 discusses the requirements for successful visualization, inclu-
ding the following:
• Hardware such as computers or high-performance computers (clusters),
servers, fiber optics, Ethernet, large-screen high-definition (HD) mon-
itors, cameras, projectors, communications, etc.
• Internet with broadband to allow fast emailing, real-time messaging,
screen sharing, and videoconferencing.
• Collaborative workspace to allow open visualization with easy-access
personal monitors for closer (re)view of a large screen’s contents.

1.5.5 Collaboration and People Organization

Traditionally, disciplines involved in the reservoir management value chain,
worked in discipline silos, multiple manual data handoffs, use of different
systems, and inefficient communication. A successful DOF system requires
collaboration among all the disciplines involved in this value chain, includ-
ing those professionals in remote locations. Technology today allows video-
conferences with all team members regardless of their geographic location.