Method of geophysical exploration

Details Method of geophysical exploration Method of geophysical exploration

1992-01-10

1993-07-06

Lobo, Ian J.

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Land-reflection type

367 38, G01V 130

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052260194

ABSTRACT:
An improved method of stratigraphic analysis of geophysical data is provided. In one embodiment seismic data are transformed into one or more instantaneous attributes descriptive of the wave-like nature of the seismic signals comprising the seismic data. A stratum in the earth's subsurface, having both lateral and vertical extent, is defined on the seismic data. The instantaneous attributes within the stratum can thereafter be transformed into a descriptor statistically representative of changes in the formation materials comprising the stratum. The descriptor can then be plotted in both cross-sectional and plan view so as to identify and characterize both lateral and vertical variations in the lithology, geology and pore fluid content of the formation materials comprising the stratum.

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