Patent classifications
G01V2210/53
WAVE EQUATION MIGRATION OFFSET GATHERS
A method includes receiving, via a processor, input data based upon received seismic data, migrating, via the processor, the input data via a pre-stack depth migration technique to generate migrated input data, encoding, via the processor, the input data via an encoding function as a migration attribute to generate encoded input data having a migration function that is non-monotonic versus an attribute related to the input data, migrating, via the processor, the encoded input data via the pre-stack depth migration technique to generate migrated encoded input data, and generating an estimated common image gather based upon the migrated input data and the migrated encoded input data. The method also includes generating a seismic image utilizing the estimated common image gather, wherein the seismic image represents hydrocarbons in a subsurface region of the Earth or subsurface drilling hazards.
Determing first-break points in seismic data
The present disclosure describes methods and systems, including computer-implemented methods, computer program products, and computer systems, for determining first-break (FB) points. One computer-implemented method includes: selecting, by a hardware processor, potential first-break (PFB) points based on seismic data obtained by plurality of seismic receivers in a geological location; determining, by the hardware processor, a first plurality of FB lines based on the PFB points; selecting, by the hardware processor, a first FB line among the plurality of FB lines; filtering, by the hardware processor, the PFB points based on the first FB line; determining, by the hardware processor, a second plurality of FB lines based on the filtered PFB points; selecting, by the hardware processor, a second FB line among the second plurality of FB lines; and determining, by the hardware processor, FB points based on the second FB line.
Determining sand-dune velocity variations
In some implementations, airborne electromagnetic (AEM) data and seismic data for a geographic region including sand dunes are received, and the AEM data identifies apparent resistivity as a function of depth within the sand dunes. An inversion with cross-domain regularization is calculated of the AEM data and the seismic data to generate a velocity-depth model, and the velocity depth model identifies velocity variations within the sand dunes. A seismic image using the velocity-depth model is generated.
Method and system for optimally selecting carbon storage site based on multi-frequency band seismic data and equipment
The invention belongs to the field of environmental monitoring, and in particular relates to a method for optimally selecting a carbon storage site based on multi-frequency band seismic data. The method comprises the steps of: performing seismic wavelet spread spectrum simulation based on three-dimensional post-stack seismic data to obtain spread spectrum simulated wavelets; building an isochronous stratigraphic framework model of a target horizon, and calculating the geometric structure and spatial distribution of a fault-karst; then performing waveform-indicated inversion to obtain a wave impedance inversion data volume, and obtaining a stable stratum wave impedance data volume through a virtual well cross-well wave impedance interpolation; calculating the difference between the stable stratum wave impedance data volume and the wave impedance inversion data volume to obtain an abnormal wave impedance data volume, then obtaining a fault-karst reservoir bed interpretation model, and determining the position of a carbon storage box.
Refraction-based surface-consistent amplitude compensation and deconvolution
A method for refraction-based surface-consistent amplitude compensation and deconvolution includes receiving seismic traces, the seismic traces generated using at least one source and at least one receiver; calculating an amplitude residual for each seismic trace; determining surface-consistent amplitude residuals for the at least one source and the at least one receiver based on the amplitude residual for each seismic trace; and performing surface-consistent amplitude correction to each seismic trace by applying the determined surface-consistent amplitude residuals for the at least one source and the at least one receiver.
SEISMIC SURVEYS USING TWO-WAY VIRTUAL SOURCE REDATUMING
In an example implementation, first seismic energy is generated using first seismic sources positioned on an earth's surface. First data including measurements of the first seismic energy is obtained from first geophones positioned at a first depth below the earth's surface. Second data including measurements of the first seismic energy is obtained from second geophones positioned on the earth's surface. Second seismic energy is generated using second seismic sources positioned on an earth's surface and proximal to the second geophones. Third data including measurements of the second seismic energy is obtained from third geophones positioned at the first depth below the earth's surface. A propagation of the first seismic energy along a first path is estimated based on the first, second and third data. One or more characteristics of the target are determined based on the estimate.
Automated MisTie Analysis And Correction Across Two-Dimensional ("2D") Seismic Surveys
Systems and methods to correct misties across multiple 2D seismic surveys using a correction solution calculated using only the intersecting points between different surveys.
SIMULTANEOUS SOURCE ACQUISITION AND SEPARATION METHOD
A method for separating the unknown contributions of two or more sources from a commonly acquired set of wavefield signals representing a wavefield where the contributions from different sources are both encoded by means of the principles of signal apparition and as well as by means of different source encoding techniques.
Method and apparatus performing super-virtual surface wave interferometry
A method for estimating surface waves generates incident, back-scattered, virtual back-scattered and super-virtual back-scattered traces. The stacked super-virtual back-scattered traces are an estimate of the surface waves.
Surface consistent statics solution and amplification correction
Methods for correcting seismic signals by determining a signature of an outcropping geobody (e.g., a sand dune) from unprocessed seismic data, attenuating the seismic data using a variable gap deconvolution, and performing a surface consistent deconvolution and amplitude correction on the seismic data. A signature associated with the outcropping geobody and corresponding to the geometry of the geobody may be identified from the unprocessed seismic data. The signature may be used in subsequent processing, such for the determination of a variable gap length for a variable gap deconvolution applied to the seismic data. Computer-readable media and systems for correcting seismic signals are also provided.