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Method of processing converted mode seismic data

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6958659
This patent describes method for processing converted mode seismic data. Compressional and converted compressional to shear wave data is acquired by generating compressional energy into a subsurface formation and recording the amplitude of reflections as a function of time at spaced locations along a line of exploration. A series of compressional to shear wave velocity (Vp/Vs) ratios are selected based on an analysis of the acquired seismic data. The shear wave velocity for each Vp/Vs ratio is determined.
Assignee:
Mobil Oil Corp., New York, NY
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4881209
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-256674A
OSTI ID:
6958659
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English