Two-way wave equation targeted data selection for improved imaging of prospects among complex geologic structures
US9116255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/671
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to seismic imaging where complex geologies are likely to create data that is confusing or ambiguous for a conventional matrix of source points and receiver locations. With some understanding of the geological substructure, the source points and receiver locations that optimize the imaging may be found by using two-way wave equation propagation coupled with a quality geologic model. With this, the source points and receiver locations that optimize the imaging may be selected and used to better resolve the substructure and avoid the inclusion of data that obscures understanding of the substructure.
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