System and method for migrating seismic data

Details System and method for migrating seismic data System and method for migrating seismic data

2008-03-24

2011-11-15

Khuu, Cindy Hien-Dieu (Department: 2857)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Earth science

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08060312

ABSTRACT:
A system and method that enable the processing of seismic data. In one embodiment, a system comprises a plurality of processing nodes and a server. The plurality of processing nodes are configured to process seismic data for migration. The server is operatively linked to each of the plurality of processing nodes to enable communication between the server and the processing nodes. The server may manage a set of stored beam tables that can be accessed by the processing nodes in order to process seismic data.

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