Estimation of quality factor Q from pre-stack CMP records using EPIFVO analysis

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Abstract

We present a method for estimating quality factor Q from pre-stack CMP records. First employing a function with four undetermined parameters to approximate the source wavelet, the relation between the instantaneous frequency (IF) at the envelope peaks of seismic wavelets (EPIF) and offsets is derived based on the theory of one-way wave propagation in a 1D viscoelastic medium; then we calculate the EPIF of every non-zero offset trace of every event to extrapolate the EPIF of zero offset trace of every event based on the relation; finally Q is estimated by combining WEPIF with the reflectivities information. Applied to prestack CMP models and field record, it produces a Q-curve which indicates that the extent of absorption corresponds well to the gas saturation of reservoirs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSociety of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and 81st Annual Meeting 2011, SEG 2011
PublisherSociety of Exploration Geophysicists
Pages1835-1839
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781618391841
StatePublished - 2011
EventSociety of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and 81st Annual Meeting 2011, SEG 2011 - San Antonio, United States
Duration: 18 Sep 201123 Sep 2011

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NameSociety of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and 81st Annual Meeting 2011, SEG 2011

Conference

ConferenceSociety of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and 81st Annual Meeting 2011, SEG 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio
Period18/09/1123/09/11

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