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3D common-shot depth imaging with an optimized Fourier finite-difference scheme

  • Lianjie Huang*
  • , Michael Fehler
  • , Zhiming Li
  • , Philip Schultz
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Parallel Data Systems, Inc
  • Chevron Corporation

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Abstract

We extend the globally optimized Fourier finite-difference migration method to three dimensions and investigate its capability for imaging complex 3D subsalt structures. The method operates on common-shot data in the frequency domain and uses a combination of the split-step Fourier propagator implemented in the wavenumber and space domains and a second-order finite-difference propagator applied in the space domain. The coefficients in the finite-difference propagator are optimized for the entire extrapolation depth interval. It can accurately and efficiently handle large lateral velocity variations and steep interfaces. We conduct impulse response studies, and using the method to migrate a common-shot dataset for the SEG/EAGE 3D salt model and a common-shot deepwater Gulf of Mexico dataset from Unocal. The results demonstrate that the method has great potential to accurately image complex 3D subsalt structures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSociety of Exploration Geophysicists - 75th SEG International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2005
PublisherSociety of Exploration Geophysicists
Pages1854-1857
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781604236101
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event75th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2005 - Houston, United States
Duration: 6 Nov 200511 Nov 2005

Publication series

NameSociety of Exploration Geophysicists - 75th SEG International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2005

Conference

Conference75th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston
Period6/11/0511/11/05

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