Method for determining the presence of hydrocarbons in subsurfac

Details Method for determining the presence of hydrocarbons in subsurfac Method for determining the presence of hydrocarbons in subsurfac

1987-09-21

1989-08-15

Tarcza, Thomas H.

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Land-reflection type

367 47, 364421, G01V 136

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048582000

ABSTRACT:
Method for determining the presence of hydrocarbons in subsurface geological formations by comparative assessment of compressional wave reflection information and shear wave reflection information estimated from acquired compressional wave information from common depth point gathered compressional wave traces using variations in the amplitude of the gathered compressional waves with source-receiver offset.

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