Seismic Method 1

Course Overview

The Seismic Method is a key geophysical technique used to explore and image the subsurface structure of the Earth. This module provides students with both theoretical and practical foundations for understanding seismic wave propagation, data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. The goal is to enable students to apply seismic methods to geological, hydrocarbon, and engineering investigations.

Course Information

Course Objectives

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This course enables the student to master all stages of seismic data processing.

Prerequisites

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A basic understanding of seismic, especially seismic reflection, is required.

Course Content

SEISMIC DATA PROCESSING AND INTERPRETATION
INTRODUCTION

I – REFLECTION SEISMIC DATA PROCESSING
I-1 – Demultiplexing
I-2 – Long-signal correlation
I-3 – Seismic amplitude processing
I-4 – Static corrections
I-5 – Common midpoint (CMP) stacking
I-6 – Filtering
I-7 – Deconvolution
I-8 – Velocity analysis
I-9 – NMO corrections and CMP stacking
I-10 – Migration

II – REFLECTION INTERPRETATION
II-1 – Fundamental geological concepts
II-2 – Reflector mapping
II-3 – Fault identification
II-4 – Geological structures

III – 3D SEISMICS

Practical Work (TP): Processing and analysis of seismic recordings and identification of geological structures.

Evaluation Method

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation and a final written examination.

References

• Sheriff, R.E., Geldart, L.P. (1995). Exploration Seismology. Cambridge University Press, 592 p.
• Yilmaz, Ö. (2001). Seismic Data Analysis: Processing, Inversion, and Interpretation of Seismic Data. SEG Books, 2027 p.
• Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P., Sheriff, R.E. (1990). Applied Geophysics. Cambridge University Press, 770 p.
• Kearey, P., Brooks, M., Hill, I. (2002). An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration. Blackwell Science, 438 p.