Seismic amplitude interpretation

Author: Zhang Yan
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book starts from the rock physics transformation equations and reflection coefficient equations, discussing a systematic method for seismic amplitude interpretation and providing a set of technical means and empirical rules for hydrocarbon detection. By summarizing the research achievements of predecessors and the author himself, the book establishes a theoretical foundation and empirical relationship between subsurface rock characteristics and seismic amplitudes. It presents numerous AVO attributes and interpretation methods, offering reliable analytical tools for identifying hydrocarbon features and confirming oil and gas reservoir combinations. For AVO in three types of scenarios, combining models and numerous practical examples, it analyzes the characteristics and seismic responses of each, proposing suitable interpretation workflows and attribute combinations. The theoretical explanations in this book are clear and easy to understand, the technical methods are novel and reliable, the examples are typical, and the geological analysis is thorough. The content introduced in the book exhibits strong systematicity and advancement in theoretical and methodological research, making it a valuable reference for researchers engaged in geophysical interpretation and geological analysis. The book covers topics including: rock physics, seismic reflection amplitude, hydrocarbon feature identification, "rapid analysis" empirical rules, AVO slope and intercept attributes, etc.