Usage of common image gathers for shallow seismic source localization

Ariel Lellouch*, Moshe Reshef

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this study, a new approach to shallow seismic source localization is presented. Facing the shallow subsurface complexity combined with poor data quality and quantity, a migration based diffraction imaging methodology is presented. Utilizing common image gathers analysis, the diffractive nature of the source is characterized. An automatic correctness criterion suggested for the analysis of the migrated gathers allows for a joint localization and migration velocity analysis. Through detailed analysis of 2D synthetic and field examples the influence of velocity on localization errors is demonstrated. A methodology for 3D analysis is also presented for a synthetic case.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2298-2302
Number of pages5
JournalSEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts
Volume34
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
EventSEG New Orleans Annual Meeting, SEG 2015 - New Orleans, United States
Duration: 18 Oct 201123 Oct 2011

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