3D VSP Modeling and Imaging using the SEAM Model

Synthetic spiral 3D VSP data are generated using an isotropic, acoustic finite-difference scheme and the SEAM velocity model. Imaging the synthetic data using reverse-time migration demonstrate the ability to illuminate steeply dipping sediments in complex geological environments using 3D VSP data. With increased computing power, it is now feasible to have an iterative flow of survey design, synthetic data simulation and imaging for optimum placement of source and receivers in a 3D VSP survey.