Introduction to Seismic Imaging

3 credits · Graduate

This course teaches the basic techniques of the reflection seismic method for imaging of earth structures such as those used in hydrocarbon exploration. Lectures introduce concepts and techniques that are applied in computer lab to the processing of a muti-channel seismic dataset. Concepts covered include: source and receiver geometry, digital filtering, deconvolution, velocity analysis, stacking, and migration. PREREQUISITES: Consent of instructor CROSSLISTED: ERTH 4470.03, OCEA 4470.03, OCEA 5470.03, PHYC 4470.03, PHYC 5470.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab