Numerical Methods of Exploration Seismology

Numerical Methods of Exploration Seismology

Author: Gary F. Margrave

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-01-10

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1107170141

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Technical guide to the theory and practice of seismic data processing with MATLAB algorithms for advanced students, researchers and professionals.


Seismic Inversion

Seismic Inversion

Author: Gerard T. Schuster

Publisher: SEG Books

Published: 2017-07-01

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 156080341X

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This book describes the theory and practice of inverting seismic data for the subsurface rock properties of the earth. The primary application is for inverting reflection and/or transmission data from engineering or exploration surveys, but the methods described also can be used for earthquake studies. Seismic Inversion will be of benefit to scientists and advanced students in engineering, earth sciences, and physics. It is desirable that the reader has some familiarity with certain aspects of numerical computation, such as finite-difference solutions to partial differential equations, numerical linear algebra, and the basic physics of wave propagation. For those not familiar with the terminology and methods of seismic exploration, a brief introduction is provided. To truly understand the nuances of seismic inversion, we have to actively practice what we preach (or teach). Therefore, computational labs are provided for most of the chapters, and some field data labs are given as well.


Numerical Modeling of Seismic Wave Propagation

Numerical Modeling of Seismic Wave Propagation

Author: Johan O. A. Robertsson

Publisher: SEG Books

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1560802901

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The decades following SEG's 1990 volume on numerical modeling showed a step change in the application and use of full wave equation modeling methods enabled by the increase in computational power. Full waveform inversion, reverse time migration, and 3D elastic finite-difference synthetic data generation are examples. A searchable CD is included.


Computational Seismology

Computational Seismology

Author: Heiner Igel

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 0198717407

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An introductory text to a range of numerical methods used today to simulate time-dependent processes in Earth science, physics, engineering and many other fields. It looks under the hood of current simulation technology and provides guidelines on what to look out for when carrying out sophisticated simulation tasks.


Seismic Methods and Applications

Seismic Methods and Applications

Author: Andreas Stark

Publisher: Universal-Publishers

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 579

ISBN-13: 1599424436

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This book has been written for those who need a solid understanding of the seismic exploration method without difficult mathematics. It is presented in a format that allows one to naturally progress from the underlying physical principles to the actual seismic method. The mathematics needed for the subject is kept as simple as possible; students only need high school physics and mathematics to thoroughly grasp the principles covered. Dr. Stark has developed this text and honed its content with feedback from hundreds of students over nearly two decades of teaching seismic exploration geophysics. This textbook will teach students the principles for the detection of geologic structures, earthquake zones and hazards, resource exploration, and geotechnical engineering.This title is Winner of 2009 Text and Academic Authors Association "Textbook Excellence Award"


Problems in Exploration Seismology and Their Solutions

Problems in Exploration Seismology and Their Solutions

Author: L. P. Geldart

Publisher: SEG Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 529

ISBN-13: 1560801158

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Focusing on the basic theory required to solve practical problems, this book provides 212 problems, and solutions, which cover a wide range of issues, including least-squares methods, choosing velocities for various situations, z-transforms, determining 2D and 3D field geometries, and solving processing and interpretation problems.


Introduction to Petroleum Seismology, second edition

Introduction to Petroleum Seismology, second edition

Author: Luc T. Ikelle

Publisher: SEG Books

Published: 2018-03-26

Total Pages: 1403

ISBN-13: 1560803436

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Introduction to Petroleum Seismology, second edition (SEG Investigations in Geophysics Series No. 12) provides the theoretical and practical foundation for tackling present and future challenges of petroleum seismology especially those related to seismic survey designs, seismic data acquisition, seismic and EM modeling, seismic imaging, microseismicity, and reservoir characterization and monitoring. All of the chapters from the first edition have been improved and/or expanded. In addition, twelve new chapters have been added. These new chapters expand topics which were only alluded to in the first edition: sparsity representation, sparsity and nonlinear optimization, near-simultaneous multiple-shooting acquisition and processing, nonuniform wavefield sampling, automated modeling, elastic-electromagnetic mathematical equivalences, and microseismicity in the context of hydraulic fracturing. Another major modification in this edition is that each chapter contains analytical problems as well as computational problems. These problems include MatLab codes, which may help readers improve their understanding of and intuition about these materials. The comprehensiveness of this book makes it a suitable text for undergraduate and graduate courses that target geophysicists and engineers as well as a guide and reference work for researchers and professionals in academia and in the petroleum industry.


Topics in Numerical Analysis II

Topics in Numerical Analysis II

Author: John J.H. Miller

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 032314134X

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Topics in Numerical Analysis II contains in complete form, the papers given by the invited speakers to the Conference on Numerical Analysis held under the auspices of the National Committee for Mathematics of the Royal Irish Academy at University College, Dublin from 29th July to 2nd August, 1974. In addition, the titles of the contributed papers are listed together with the names and addresses of the authors who presented them at the conference. This book is divided into 20 chapters that present the papers in their entirety. They discuss such topics as applications of approximation theory to numerical analysis; interior regularity and local convergence of Galerkin finite element approximations for elliptic equations; and numerical estimates for the error of Gauss-Jacobi quadrature formulae. Some remarks on the unified treatment of elementary functions by microprogramming; application of finite difference methods to exploration seismology; and variable coefficient multistep methods for ordinary differential equations applied to parabolic partial differential equations are also presented. Other chapters cover realistic estimates for generic constants in multivariate pointwise approximation; matching of essential boundary conditions in the finite element method; and collocation, difference equations, and stitched function representations. This book will be of interest to practitioners in the fields of mathematics and computer science.