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A mimetic finite-difference method for acoustic-wave modeling on arbitrary meshes

  • Konstantin Lipnikov*
  • , Lianjie Huang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Abstract

Accurate modeling of wave propagation and scattering in media containing fine structures and sharp interfaces with complex shapes is a challenging task. We introduce a mimetic finite-difference method for modeling acoustic-wave propagation in complex media. This method incorporates fundamental physical principles in the discretization of the acoustic-wave equation. The free surface boundary conditions are naturally embedded into the scheme. Unstructured polygonal meshes are used to represent complex shapes of interfaces, irregular and fine inclusions, and complex surface topography. Locally refined meshes can be employed in regions with different wave speeds. We numerically demonstrate that the new method can accurately simulate complex wave phenomena.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008
PublisherSociety of Exploration Geophysicists
Pages2067-2071
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781605607856
StatePublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 9 Nov 200814 Nov 2008

Publication series

Name78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008

Conference

Conference78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period9/11/0814/11/08

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