Method for seismic imaging in geologically complex formations

Details Method for seismic imaging in geologically complex formations Method for seismic imaging in geologically complex formations

2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Gregory, Bernarr E. (Department: 3663)

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Land-reflection type

C367S038000, C702S016000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07095678

ABSTRACT:
A method for multipath imaging of three-dimensional volumes of seismic data, given the subsurface velocity distribution. Ray tracing is used to generate the volumes of information needed for migration, but using coarse-scaled grids for computational efficiency. Interpolation methods are disclosed that address the specific shot points and receiver locations and that enable a final image on a grid with the desired resolution. Data storage and retrieval techniques are also disclosed.

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