Finite-difference simulation of seismic waves in multiscale media

V. A. Tcheverda, J. Guilbot, V. Khaidukov, E. Landa, G. Reshetova

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Abstract

New numerical method for large-scale computer simulation of seismic waves in multiscale heterogeneous media is developed. As multiscale hereafter we mean media with heterogeneities of extremely different scales. In the paper some specific multiscale medium is dealt with karst intrusions within thin layered package. Karsts are produced as a result of interaction of water (surface or ground) with underlying bedrock, often limestone or marble. This causes very complicated, extremely irregular structure of karst intrusions - as a rule they form conjunction of local heterogeneities of different scales and very complicated shape. In order to be able to perform reliable finite-difference simulation of seismic wave s propagation through these structures we develop finite-difference techniques based on grids with local spatial refinement within karstic areas.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSociety of Petroleum Engineers - 70th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition - Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2008
PublisherSociety of Petroleum Engineers
Pages2763-2767
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781605604749
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

Name70th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2008: Leveraging Technology. Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2008
Volume5

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