Chapter 2. BlueWhaleProcessing Project structure

BlueWhaleProcessing project is a basic structure containing all data and processing options for a particular geophysical problem. Typically, a BlueWhaleProcessing project represents gravity and geodetic data and processing options and instructions for a given contract or research task.

Project is usually limited to one continuous area and time span of a single geophysical survey.

In addition to "classic" gravity projects, BlueWhaleProcessing software can process special tasks projects, e.g. gravity base stations tie project or instrument drift stability test project. Sample tie project is included with the software installation.

BlueWhaleProcessing project is stored in a computer as a single file with extension ".fsp". Software uses it's own internal format to store project data.

	Note
	There is no straightforward way to export data from the project file into other formats out of the BlueWhaleProcessing software, nevertheless data are NOT encrypted inside the project file. Users have to take their own measures independently of the BlueWhaleProcessing software in order to keep their project files confidential if needed.

2.1. Project life cycle

Typical BlueWhaleProcessing gravity project consists of a set of daily gravity loops collected by one or more gravimeters. In addition to gravity data, geodetic data, i.e. stations coordinates and precise elevations are collected at the same time or independently.

Life cycle of such a project can look as follows:

On the daily basis, available gravity and geodetic data are merged together and routine completness and quality check is performed. Daily logistics and QC reports are produced and distributed.
When needed, intermediate database snapshot exports are provided together with snapshot maps of processed gravity field parameters like absolute gravity values or various gravity anomalies.
When field data acquisition is finished, final processing parameters are adjusted and final processing takes place. Final reports and maps are produced and all data are exported into final database. Usually, finalized project is locked to avoid unintentional changes.

Principal task of the BlueWhaleProcessing software is to provide all necessary tools needed to accomplish all phases of the project life cycle.

This chapter of the manual describes BlueWhaleProcessing project structure and general project properties adjustment.

Gravity loops are discussed in detail in the "Processing gravity loops" chapter.

Details about stations data processing can be found in the "Work with lines and stations" chapter.

Chapter "Creating maps" describes mapping features of the software.


1.5. View and export results		2.2. Components of the project