Method of seismic surveying for stratigraphic traps

Details Method of seismic surveying for stratigraphic traps Method of seismic surveying for stratigraphic traps

1975-07-18

1977-02-15

Moskowitz, Nelson

Communications: electrical

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Having electron beam device

340 155TC, 340 155TG, G01V 120, G01V 128

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040084590

ABSTRACT:
A method for recognizing the presence of and defining the location of a subsurface stratigraphic trap by seismic exploration is disclosed wherein a common depth point seismic source-detector spread is in effect moved along a prospecting line along the surface of the earth. The apparent stacking velocity to a plurality of selected subsurface reflectors is obtained at each common depth point location and is plotted as a function of horizontal distance. Differentials in the stacking velocity plots are compared to provide an estimate of the horizontal location along the survey line of subsurface stratigraphic traps. Additionally, a technique for determining the approximate depth of such traps is disclosed.

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