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Geophysical Prospecting - Volume 37, Issue 3, 1989
Volume 37, Issue 3, 1989
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IMPROVEMENT OF MULTICHANNEL SEISMIC DATA THROUGH APPLICATION OF THE MEDIAN CONCEPT1
Authors O. E. NÆSS and L. BRULANDAbstractDifferent types of median‐based methods can be used to improve multichannel seismic data, particularly at the stacking stage in processing. Different applications of the median concept are described and discussed. The most direct application is the Simple Median Stack (SMS), i.e. to use as output the median value of the input amplitudes at each reflection time. By the Alpha‐Trimmed Mean (ATM) method it is possible to exclude an optional amount of the input amplitudes that differ most from the median value. A more novel use of the median concept is the Weighted Median Stack (WMS). This method is based on a long‐gapped median filter. The implicit weighting, which is purely statistical in nature, is due to the edge effects that occur when the gapped filter is applied. By shifting the traces around before filtering, the maximum weight may be given to, for example, the far‐offset traces. The fourth method is the Iterative Median Stack (IMS). This method, which also includes a strong element of weighting, consists of a repeated use of a gapped median filter combined with a gradual shortening of the filter after each pass. Examples show how the seismic data can benefit from the application of these methods.
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3D ACOUSTIC REVERSE‐TIME MIGRATION1
Authors WEN‐FONG CHANG and GEORGE A. McMECHANABSTRACTAcoustic reverse‐time finite‐difference migration for zero‐offset data is extended from two‐ to three‐dimensional media. The formulation is based on the full three‐dimensional acoustic wave equation and so has no dip restrictions and it involves extrapolation in a velocity distribution variable in three dimensions. The algorithm is demonstrated by successful migration of synthetic data sets for three models: a point diffractor, an oblique pinch‐out, and a dome overlying a planar reflector.
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Q‐LOG DETERMINATION ON DOWNGOING WAVELETS AND TUBE WAVE ANALYSIS IN VERTICAL SEISMIC PROFILES1
By J. L. MARIABSTRACTSeismic attenuation introduces modifications in the wavelet shape in vertical seismic profiles. These modifications can be quantified by measuring particular signal attributes such as rise‐time, period and shape index. Use of signal attributes leads to estimations of a seismic‐attenuation log (Q‐log).
To obtain accurate signal attributes it is important to minimize noise influence and eliminate local interference between upgoing and downgoing waves at each probe location. When tube waves are present it is necessary to eliminate them before performing separation of upgoing and downgoing events. We used a trace‐by‐trace Wiener filter to minimize the influence of tube waves. The separation of upgoing and downgoing waves was then performed in the frequency domain using a trace‐pair filter.
We used three possible methods based on signal attribute measurements to obtain g‐log from the extracted downgoing wavefield. The first one uses a minimum phasing filter and the arrival time of the first extremum. The two other methods determine the Q‐factor from simple relations between the amplitudes of the first extrema and the pseudo‐periods of the down‐going wavelet.
The relations determined between a signal attribute and traveltime over quality factor were then calibrated using field source signature and constant‐Q models computed by Ganley's method.
Q‐logs thus obtained from real data are discussed and compared with geological information, specifically at reservoir level.
Analysis of the tube wave arrivals at the level of the reservoir showed a tube wave attenuation that could not be explained by simple transmission effects. There was also a loss of signal coherence. This could be interpreted as tube wave diffusion in the porous reservoir, followed by dispersion. If this interpretation can be verified, tube wave analysis could lead to further characterization of porous permeable zones.
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APPARENT DENSITY MAPPING AND 3D GRAVITY INVERSION IN THE EASTERN ALPS1
Authors H. GRANSER, B. MEURERS and P. STEINHAUSERABSTRACTPower spectrum analysis of the Bouger gravity values in the Eastern Alps suggests that the gravity field may be separated into long and short wavelength components. The long wavelength component is assumed to be caused by Alpine crustal thickening. This long wavelength component was subjected to a gravimetric single density‐interface inversion procedure, giving a gravimetric Mohorovičić model which is generally in good agreement with Moho‐depths derived by refraction and reflection seismology.
The residual high‐frequency gravity component correlates well with the main surface geological units in the Eastern Alps.
Apparent density mapping by applying an inverse density deconvolution filter to the short wavelength gravity component gives density values for the upper crust which correspond well with averaged density values from rock samples.
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DETECTION OF LATERAL VARIATIONS IN GEOLOGICAL STRUCTURES USING ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY GRADIENT PROFILING1
Authors V. K. SHETTIGARA and W. M. ADAMSABSTRACTHydrogeological problems which involve the determination of lateral variations in structures or physical properties may be solved with electrical resistivity gradient profiling if there are significant variations in electrical resistivity, spatially or temporally. The method is explained, evaluated for sensitivity, compared with other methods, and applied to the location of volcanic dike zones that are impounding an anomalous water body near Schofield, Oahu, Hawaii. From the electrical soundings and other independent data, the lateral positions of the boundaries have been refined and their nature estimated.
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DIRECT CURRENT ELECTRIC POTENTIAL FIELD ASSOCIATED WITH TWO SPHERICAL CONDUCTORS IN A WHOLE‐SPACE1
Authors D. F. ALDRIDGE and D. W. OLDENBURGABSTRACTBispherical coordinates are used to derive an exact mathematical solution for the potential field generated by direct current electric conduction in an earth model consisting of two spherical inclusions in a uniform whole‐space. The solution takes the form of a spherical harmonic expansion in bispherical coordinates; coefficients in the expansion are obtained by solving sets of linear equations. Rapid forward modelling of numerous interesting situations in d.c. resistivity prospecting is facilitated by the generality and computational efficiency inherent to this new solution. For example, the accuracy of image (or superposition) methods for calculating potential solutions can be quantified. Similarly, the ability of d.c. conduction methods to resolve two distinct bounded bodies in three‐dimensional space can be examined by repeatedly calculating the secondary potential or apparent resistivity response of an earth model as a selected parameter is varied. Synthetic mise à la masse, crosshole, or areal potential data sets can be generated for subsequent use in inversion studies. Improvements in solution technique derived here also apply to a simpler model consisting of a single sphere buried in a half‐space.
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