SC11 Seismic Anisotropy: Basic Theory and Applications in Exploration and Reservoir Characterization
Sponsored by: SEG
Thursday, 23 June – Friday, 24 June 2022, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Who Should Attend
The course is designed for both graduate students majoring in applied geophysics and more experienced geophysicists working in research, technical service, or exploration. Attendees are expected to be familiar with the basics of seismic wave propagation and data processing.
Objectives
- Use appropriate parameterization for TI and orthorhombic models
- Apply linearized approximations to gain insight into anisotropic signatures
- Choose the most efficient method to model anisotropic wave propagation
- Recognize anisotropy-induced distortions in velocity analysis and imaging
- Evaluate the influence of anisotropy on kinematic and dynamic signatures
- Separate anisotropy and lateral velocity variation in NMO for layer-cake media
- Apply moveout and amplitude inversion to P-wave and multicomponent data
- Combine seismic data with borehole information to estimate TI parameters Predict the applicability of effective media theories for fracture models
- Use seismic attributes to characterize naturally fractured reservoirs
Course Content
Elastic anisotropy, widely recognized as a typical feature of sedimentary formations, has a strong influence on seismic velocities and amplitudes. For example, the difference between stacking and vertical velocity in anisotropic media most commonly is the reason for misties in time-to-depth conversion. This course provides the necessary background information regarding anisotropic wave propagation and discusses modeling, inversion, and processing of seismic reflection data in the presence of anisotropy.
Fees
- Pricing:
- Members - $500
- Non-Members - $600
- Students - $250
- Room Assignment:
- George R. Brown Convention Center
- Attendee Limit:
- 30 People
- Education Credits:
- 1.6 CEU
- Fee Includes:
- 16 hours of recorded instruction available on demand. Video access provided 17 June
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