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Method for building velocity models for pre-stack depth migration via the simultaneous joint inversion of seismic, gravity and magnetotelluric data

US8363509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2006
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V2210/6165
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for quantitatively evaluating and using multiple geophysical datasets and external constraints for performing velocity model building through simultaneous Joint Inversion and finalized at the improvement of seismic depth images in particularly difficult geology and hydrocarbon high-risk exploration areas is disclosed, which involved the development of techniques:

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