Seismic data analysis. Processing, inversion and interpretation of seismic data. Volume I / Анализ сейсмических данных. Обработка, инверсия и интерпретация сейсмических данных. Том 1

The seismic method plays a prominent role in the search for hydrocarbons. Seismic exploration consists of three main stages: data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. This book is intended to help the seismic analyst understand the fundamentals of the techniques used in processing seismic data. In particular, emphasis is given to the practical aspects of data analysis.Topics in this book are treated in two phases. First, each process is described from a physical viewpoint, with less emphasis on mathematical development. In doing so, geometric means are used extensively to help the reader gain the physical insight into the different processes. Second, the geophysical parameters that affect the fidelity of the resulting output from each process are critically examined via an extensive series of synthetic and real data examples. For the student of reflection seismology and new entrants to the seismic industry, this book tries to provide insights into the practical aspects of the application of the theory of time series and waves. For experienced seismic explorationists, this book should serve as a refresher and handy reference. However, it is not just meant for the seismic analyst. Explorationists who would like to gain a practical background in seismic data processing without any mathematical burden also should benefit from it. Nevertheless, for the more theoretically inclined, a mathematical treatise on the main subjects is provided in the appendixes.