Elements of 3-D Seismology, 2nd Edition (With CD-ROM)

• Learn the language and concepts of acquiring, processing, and interpreting 3-D seismic data.
• Learn the central role a calibrated rock model plays in reservoir interpretation.
• Learn how to deal effectively with design, economic, and quality control issues.
• Understand the range of 3-D seismic applications to exploration, production, and reservoir management problems.
• Calculate economic feasibility and rate of return on 3-D surveys.
• Learn about reservoir fluids, prestack data, and resolution.

Acknowledgements
Introduction

Part 1 : Waves : The Foundation of Seismology
Chapter 1 : General Properties of Waves
Chapter 2 : Waves in Fluids
Chapter 3 : Understanding Seismic Events
Chapter 4 : Reservoir Fluid Properties
Chapter 5 : Waves in Solids
Chapter 6 : Waves in Porous Solids

Part 2 : Acquisition : Gathering Seismic Data
Chapter 7 : 2D Land Acquisition
Chapter 8 : Financial Aspects of 3D Seismic
Chapter 9 : Survey Predesign
Chapter 10 : Land Shooting Geometry
Chapter 11 : Land 3D Design Optimization
Chapter 12 : Marine Acquisition Methods
Chapter 13 : Data Dimensionality and Components

Part 3 : Data Processing : Creating the Seismic Image
Chapter 14 : Processing and Binning Overview
Chapter 15 : Computing
Chapter 16 : Creating the CMP Stack
Chapter 17 : Migration I : Concepts
Chapter 18 : Migration II : Classification and Velocity Analysis
Chapter 19 : Historical Perspective

Part 4 : Color Plates

Part 5 : Interpretation : Extracting Geologic Information from Seismic Data
Chapter 20 : Synthetic Seismogram, Tuning, and Resolution
Chapter 21 : Introduction to Interpretation
Chapter 22 : Data Volume
Chapter 23 : Structure
Chapter 24 : Stratigraphy
Chapter 25 : Seismic Attributes
Chapter 26 : Amplitude in Space, Time, and Offset

Appendix A : Fourier Transform
Appendix B : Glossary of Terms
Appendix C : Conversion Factors
Appendix D : Bibliography
Index