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Volume 42, Issue 2
  • ISSN: 0812-3985
  • E-ISSN: 1834-7533

Abstract

Abstract

Converted-wave refraction statics is an algorithm that incorporates both P-wave and S-wave refraction events to correct S-wave static errors in multicomponent seismic data. Conventional (PPP) and converted (PPS) refractions are picked on vertical and inline-horizontal shot records respectively. These picks are then analysed using the reciprocal method to create a near-surface model from which S-wave receiver statics are derived.

The derived PPS refraction statics have a similar short-wavelength character to S-wave statics obtained via statistical analysis of converted-wave reflections. Based on standard P-wave practice, we believe that an optimal production approach will include converted-refraction analysis, followed by converted-wave residual statics.

Although the thrust of this work has been towards derivation of S-wave statics, an interesting auxiliary output is also available. Based on theoretical modelling, the observed S-to-P time-depth ratios can be tuned to provide P-to-S velocity ratios (and hence dynamic Poisson’s ratios) for the near-surface. This has interesting implications for lithological and rock strength analysis in mining, geotechnical and environmental investigations.

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