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Professional Publications & Industry Presentations

Professional Publications

A Study of Velocity Anisotropy with Respect to Horizontal Receivers — T. F. Sperling, A Master of Science Thesis, University Microfilms International, 1984.

A Dictionary of Computer Terms — T. F. Sperling, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Explorer, September Issue, pp. 30–35, 1984.

An Introduction into Michigan Geophysics — T. F. Sperling, Michigan Oil & Gas News, vol. 88, no. 16, pp. 40–45, 1982.

Finding Oil with an Apple — T. F. Sperling, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Explorer, July Issue, pp. 1, 24–25, 1985.

Geophysical Report — MASA — T. F. Sperling, Petroleum Computing, October Issue, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 6, 1984.

Got a Computer – Now What? — T. F. Sperling, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Explorer, September Issue, pp. 34–36, 1984.

Microcomputer Applications — T. F. Sperling, Petroleum Computing, December Issue, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 7, 1984.

Microcomputer Forecast for 1985 — T. F. Sperling, Petroleum Computing, January Issue, vol. 1, no. 5, pp. 7, 1985.

Microcomputer Pioneers — T. F. Sperling, Petroleum Computing, November Issue, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 7, 1984.

Microcomputer Seismic Data Modeling — T. F. Sperling, Computer Aided Analysis of Geologic Data Seminar for the Eastern Section Conference of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, pp. 64–90, 1987.

Microcomputers Gain in Popularity — T. F. Sperling, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Explorer, December Issue, pp. 38–39, 1984.

Notes on Software Protection — T. F. Sperling, Petroleum Computing, February Issue, vol. 1, no. 6, pp. 7, 1985.

Programming a Microcomputer — T. F. Sperling, Petroleum Computing, March Issue, vol. 1, no. 7, pp. 7, 1985.

Seismic Interpretation Techniques for Discerning Michigan Niagaran Reefs — T. F. Sperling, Principles of Seismic — A Short Course for the Eastern Section Conference of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, pp. 29–55, 1987.

Source Interval Optimization for Seismic Recording — T. F. Sperling, Ohio Oil & Gas Association Bulletin, February, March, April Issues, pp. 24–26, 26–28, 27–29, 1993.

The Basics — An Introduction into Michigan Geophysics — T. F. Sperling, Michigan Oil & Gas News, vol. 90, no. 12, pp. 30–32, 1984.

The Silurian Reef — T. F. Sperling, Michigan Oil & Gas News, vol. 91, no. 12, pp. 18–19, 21–25, 63, 1985.

Thinking About Buying a Computer? — T. F. Sperling, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Explorer, September Issue, pp. 20–23, 1984.

Industry Presentations

AAPG Columbus, OH — Principles of Seismic — A Short Course.
Topic: Seismic Interpretation Techniques for Discerning Michigan Niagaran Reefs.
AAPG Columbus, OH — Computer Aided Analysis of Geologic Data.
Topic: Microcomputer Modeling for the Detection of Niagaran Reefs.
AAPG San Antonio, TX — Energy, Economics, Exploration in Transition.
Topic: Microcomputer Survey of the Petroleum Industry.
AEG Columbus, OH — Appalachian Energy Group — Exploration Seminar.
Topic: The Design of Optimum Seismic Acquisition Parameters.
SEG Las Vegas, NV — Convention.
Topic: Microcomputer workshop participant.
USTC Detroit, MI — U.S. Oil & Gas Technology Conference.
Topic: Computers in the Geosciences (four-hour workshop taught).
COGS Denver, CO — Monthly Meeting — Computer Oriented Geological Society.
Topic: Seismic Data Modeling for Michigan Niagaran Reefs.
COGS Wooster, OH — Monthly Meeting — Computer Oriented Geological Society.
Topic: Seismic Stratigraphy Modeling.
MBGS East Lansing, MI — Monthly Meeting — Michigan Basin Geological Society.
Topic: Computers in Geology.