Geophysics in petroleum exploration
There were 40,000 professionals involved in geophysical exploration for oil and gas during 1982, and they spent nearly $3 billion, mostly on seismic surveys. This brochure explains petroleum geology in terms of earth dynamics and petroleum deposits. It explains gravity, magnetic, and seismic surveys and the use of computers to search for oil and gas. The information covers both onshore and offshore surveying, the technology involved, the processing of seismic data, and the development of maps and models. The temporary nature of petroleum exploration introduces the need for environmental protection which is site specific. The technology is available for continued exploration, but impediments to exploration on public lands and at offshore sites need to be removed for both economic and national security reasons. 3 references, 30 figures.
- Research Organization:
- American Petroleum Inst., Washington, DC
- OSTI ID:
- 5536089
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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