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| Seismic Amplitude Interpretation | ||
| Instructor(s) | Tuition | |
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Dr. Fred Hilterman
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$2000
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Course description
Fundamental concepts and foundations of wave and ray theory necessary for seismic processing, imaging, AVO analysis and structural interpretation.
Course outline
- Review of rock properties, wave, and ray theory
- Reservoir properties and well-log measurements
- Seismic amplitude variation as a function of offset
- Principles of fluid substitution
- Parameterization of the AVO response for fluid product estimation
- Recognition of hydrocarbon signatures and interpretive "rules-of-thumb"
- AVO inversion for rock-properties, impedances and reflectivities
- The information content & complications in long offset and post critical data
- Fizz gas, anisotropy, and other challenges facing the exploration industry
