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Geophysical Prospecting - Volume 33, Issue 4, 1985
Volume 33, Issue 4, 1985
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COMPARISON OF METHODS TO DETERMINE Q IN SHALLOW MARINE SEDIMENTS FROM VERTICAL REFLECTION SEISMOGRAMS*
Authors D. JANNSEN, J. VOSS and F. THEILENAbstractFour methods for the determination of Q in marine sediments are compared: two traditional methods, i.e. the risetime and the spectral ratio method, and two newly established ones, the spectrum modeling and the wavelet modeling method. In the latter one Q and the reflection time T are determined simultaneously, which gives a much better accuracy for T than reading it from the seismogram. The risetime and the spectral ratio methods are used for obtaining Q directly from the data. The principle of the modeling methods is to calculate the effect of absorption and dispersion on a reference wavelet or its spectrum for various values of Q, and the best fit between the observed and the calculated data leads to the optimum result. Numerical tests on synthetic data show that a precision of more than 25% for data containing noise or superposed arrivals can hardly be achieved; in any case, wavelet modeling is the superior method. Application to data from a vertical reflection profile in the Baltic Sea yields Q in the range of 15–100 for different layers, which is to be expected in the sedimentary environment of this area.
The computations were performed in the Computer Center of Kiel University. The authors thank R. Meissner for his comments on the manuscript.
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ON DIRECT RECOVERY OF THE IMPULSE RESPONSE*
By E. SZARANIECAbstractThe deconvolution equation is solved in the z‐transform domain directly for an impluse response. The principal assumption is the odd‐depth model: two‐way traveltimes to the boundaries are constrained to be odd integers only. It is further assumed that the length of the wavelet sequence is known to be less than half the length of the data sequence.
An inverse of the impulse response is constrained by the zero samples of the source function. The resulting underdetermined set of equations is supplemented with the equations provided by the odd‐depth model. The impulse response is found from the inverse by polynomial division.
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POSSIBILITIES OF USING VERTICAL GEOPHONE ARRAYS (CVA) IN REFLECTION SEISMOLOGY*
Authors H. RÜTER, K. KÖHLER and H. ARNETZLAbstractVertical geophone arrays in boreholes have been used for many years to study seismic velocities by investigating the first arrivals of records. The development of the vertical seismic profiling (VSP) technique shows possibilities of using the reflected events to close the gap between interpretation of conventional seismic data and physical observations made in the well. Reflected events recorded by vertical arrays (as in VSP) generally have higher signal‐to‐noise ratio, larger bandwidth and can easily be separated from multiples. The new Continuous Vertical Array (CVA) technique combines vertical arrays in several boreholes with a line of source points near the surface. The result is a multi‐covered seismic line similar to that of a conventional seismic survey, but it retains the benefits of observations with vertical arrays. The possibilities of the new technique are discussed with the aid of theoretical considerations, model studies, and a first field case using nine boreholes 500 m apart with depths of 400 m.
New data acquisition and processing techniques (mainly migration before stack) have been developed. The CVA‐seismic method is still in the development stage but promises new possibilities for detailed surveys in difficult areas.
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THE INFLUENCE OF AN ASYMMETRY IN THE SEQUENCE ROCK/COAL/ROCK ON THE PROPAGATION OF RAYLEIGH SEAM WAVES*
Authors L. DRESEN, C. KERNER and B. KÜHBACHAbstractSmall offsets in hard coal seams can be detected with the aid of seam (channel) waves. Transmission and reflection of seam waves depend, among other parameters, upon the symmetry properties of the sequence rock/coal/rock. Two typical unsymmetrical sequences are found in European coal deposits: (i) coal seams with roof and floor of differing acoustic impedance and (ii) coal seams interlayered with rock and soil.
Two‐dimensional analog models with appropriate impedance contrasts are used to study the effect of the unsymmetrical layers upon the propagation of Rayleigh seam waves. Data analysis is based upon amplitude measurements both parallel and perpendicular to the layers and dispersion curves.
The effect of unsymmetrical roof (rock 1) and floor (rock 2) was studied with models containing homogeneous coal seams. Leaky mode wave groups with phase velocities (cR) in the range between the SV‐wave velocities (βr1, 2) of the two rock materials, i.e. βr1≥cR > βr2, form a characteristic part of the Rayleigh seam wave signal. Using Knott's energy coefficient calculations it is shown that in that range energy leakage into the surrounding rock by refracted SV‐waves is restricted to only one of the two interfaces, namely coal/rock 2. At the other interface, coal/rock 1, all waves are totally reflected. Thus, the high amplitudes of these leaky mode wave groups are explained by “quasi‐normal mode” features.
The influence of a dirt bed on wave propagation was studied in models where the roof and the floor have the same elastic properties. The maximum thickness of the dirt bed did not exceed 20% of the total seam thickness. The effect of the bed's location within the seam was also investigated.
For all recorded normal‐mode wave groups either the total seam or the coal layers could be regarded as wave guides. This was shown by the fact that the phases could be associated with the phase velocity dispersion curves calculated for the symmetrical sequence rock/coal/rock. These curves are relevant under the condition that the thickness of the coal layer assumed under the calculation coincides with the thickness of the effective wave guide of the respective wave groups.
Wave groups guided in the total seam are not influenced by either the thickness or the position of the dirt bed. On the other hand, for wave groups guided in the coal layers, the quotient of signal amplitudes in the coal layers is influenced by the position of the dirt bed.
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NORMAL‐INCIDENCE WAVEFIELD COMPUTATION USING VECTOR‐ARITHMETIC*
By R.‐G. FERBERAbstractThe time‐domain discrete state‐space models for lossless layered media, characterized by equal one‐way traveltimes and normal‐incidence reflection coefficients, can be formulated in a vector‐arithmetic notation. This approach allows the computation of the seismic wavefield for arbitrary source and sensor location and is well suited for implementation on modern array processors. Included is an extension to a vector‐arithmetic notation for the computation of synthetic vertical seismic profiles.
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A REGIONAL GRAVITY STUDY OF THE NORTHERN NORTH SEA (56–62° N)*
Authors J. HOSPERS, E. G. FINNSTRØM and J. S. RATHOREAbstractA Bouguer gravity anomaly map is presented of the North Sea and adjacent land areas in Norway and Denmark, covering an area situated between 56° and 62°N, 1°W and 10°E. The gravity data from the UK sector of the North Sea, the land and offshore areas of Denmark, and the land areas of Norway have been published before. However, the gravity data from the Norwegian sector of the North Sea are new. A large number (about 60) of individual gravity features can be defined in the mapped area. Most of those situated in the UK sector of the North Sea and on land in Norway have been discussed earlier; however, most of the anomalies found elsewhere which are qualitatively interpreted here have not been discussed before. An interpreted Bouguer anomaly map is presented which identifies all these features.
The majority of the gravity anomalies encountered in the mapped area can be shown to be associated with one of the following geological features: (i) basement highs, (ii) large bodies of heavy basic or ultrabasic rock in the crystalline basement, (iii) large igneous intrusions within the sedimentary column and thick accumulations of volcanic rocks or their associated eruption centers, (iv) major basement faults.
Large‐scale geological structures such as the Central, Viking and Sogn Grabens and the East Shetland, Stord, Forth Approaches and Norwegian‐Danish Basins are essentially in isostatic equilibrium and are only locally marked by relatively weak gravity minima.
A residual gravity anomaly map has been produced by subtracting from the observed Bouguer anomalies the estimated gravity effect of an assumed thinned crust. This residual gravity anomaly map shows a number of features of the Bouguer anomaly field with greater clarity.
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THE GRAVIMETRIC DETECTION OF MINING SUBSIDENCE*
By D. LYNESSAbstractA series of gravity measurements were taken over a period of time (c. 150 days each) above two adjacent working coal faces. Precise levelling and gravity measurements were taken along the same profile before, during, and after seam extraction. The observed change in gravity agrees well with the levelling data. The combined data sets illustrate the validity of a simple Bouguer relationship for the gravity gradient.
The results of two‐dimensional modelling are used to estimate the gravitational effect of the extracted material. A local feature detected only on the gravity signal may be due to an outcropping limestone layer.
This controlled experiment demonstrates the possibility of using high‐precision gravity measurements as a substitute for levelling, particularly in surveys of large areal extent where the cost of obtaining comprehensive coverage by levelling may be prohibitive.
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A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR EVALUATING AIRBORNE ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS*
By M. E. BESTAbstractAirborne electromagnetic methods have been in use for more than 30 years. The selection of the most effective airborne system for a given geological/geographical environment is difficult since there are only a limited number of theoretical comparisons and very few comparative field evaluations of the systems.
Shell Canada Ltd carried out a field evaluation using several systems to provide such a comparison. For this evaluation five different airborne systems were flown over 22 conductive features. Some lines were flown at various directions to strike, some at various elevations, and some with different line spacings. The airborne systems were then evaluated target by target for navigational control, line‐to‐line correlation, resolution, lateral coverage, signal strength, noise etc.
The paper examines the philosophy behind our field evaluation and outlines steps required for setting up this comparison. Pitfalls are discussed as well as examples which illustrate the methodology. Two field examples are given from the Bathrust mining camp in New Brunswick and the Timmins Clay belt in northern Ontario (both in Canada). Some general conclusions which help our understanding of present day airborne electromagnetic systems are discussed at the end of the paper.
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