306193 (v.1) Geophysics 623

Area:

Department of Exploration Geophysics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

2 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Z-transforms, Fourier transforms, filter characteristics. Convolution, correction, inverse filters, deconvolution. Seismic multiples - recognition methods of attenuation. Wave propagation modelling, migration pre-stack and post-stack, DMO. Seismic anisotropy.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been provided with the theoretical basis for seismic processing techniques.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Dobrin, M.B. and Savit, C.H. (1988), Introduction to geophysical prospecting. New York, McGraw-Hill. Sheriff, R.E. (1991), Encyclopedic Dictionary of Exploration Geophysics. Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics. Yilmaz, O. (1987), Seismic Data Processing. Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics. Robinson, E.A. and Treitel, S. (1980), Geophysical Signal Analysis. New York, Prentice-Hall. Sheriff, R.E. and Geldart, L.P. (1995), Exploration Seismology. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

Unit Texts:

Teford, W.M., Geldart, L.P. and Sheriff, R.E. (1990), Applied geophysics. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 30%, Examination 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

10705 Geophysics

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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