HELP: Load - Log ASCII Standard (LAS) File, versions 2.0 & 3.0

This version of Cluster Analysis will read a Log ASCII Standard (LAS) File, versions 2.0 & 3.0. In the Read LAS File Process, the program does not necessarily distinguish between the two versions. The LAS Java Read classes follow the rules set up by the Canadian Well Logging Society for both versions.

"The LAS standard was introduced by the Canadian Well Logging Society in 1989 to standardize the organization of digital log curve information for personal computer users. It did this very successfully and the standard became popular worldwide. Version 1.2 was the first version and followed in September 1992 by version 2.0 to address some inconsistencies. A more versatile version LAS 3.0 was released in 1999 however at present LAS 2.0 remains the dominant product. LAS 3.0 clarifies several of the poorly defined specifications of LAS 2.0 and provides expanded data storage capabilities, but has seen limited implementation.¹"

REFERENCE:
(1) Canadian Well Logging Society, LAS - Log ASCII Standard (http://www.cwls.org/las_info.php) - LAS 2.0: Update July 2009 (http://www.cwls.org/docs/las_20_updated_july2009).

Author: John R. Victorine jvictor@kgs.ku.edu