PRINCIPLES OF 3D SEISMIC INTERPRETATION & APPLICATION

Utilize essential procedures in structural and stratigraphic interpretation

Apply fundamental principles of structural and stratigraphic interpretation

Use Geostatistical Kriging

Use S-waves in fractured reservoir interpretation

Estimate thin bed thickness with 3-D data

Make use of reservoir characterization and compartmentalization tools

Conduct risk analysis of 4-D data

  • Discipline: Geophysics
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Duration: 4 Days

Syllabus

  • Overview of 3-D data acquisition and processing
  • Principles of 3-D migration
  • Horizontal and horizon slices
  • 3-D modeling
  • 3-D seismic technologies
  • Reduced risk using 4-D
  • Successful applications of 3-D in E&P
  • Geostatistical Kriging and variogram
  • Anisotropy, 3-D, 3-C, S-waves
  • Principles of structural & stratigraphic Interpretation
  • Application of seismic attributes
  • Thickness estimation using amplitude modeling, and frequency
  • Reservoir management using 3-D
  • Summary of 3-D seismic case histories from around the world

Audience

Interpreters who need an understanding of 3-D seismic interpretation fundamentals, geophysicists, geologists, technical support personnel, seismic processors, data processing and acquisition supervisors and managers. This course will benefit any geoscience professional who utilizes 3-D seismic data.

Prerequisites

No Prerequisites required for this course