302665 (v.2) Geophysics 422 - Seismic Modelling and Amplitude Variation with Offset
| Area: | Department of Exploration Geophysics |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
302610 (v.3)
Geophysics 421 - Theoretical Geophysics
or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Seismic waves in a homogenous medium. Plane and spherical waves. Homogeneous and evanescent plane waves. Wave equation for P-SV and SH waves. Boundary conditions. Reflection at a fluid-fluid interface. Reflection at a free surface. Reflection at solid-solid interface. Zoeppritz equations. Waves in horizontally layered media. Reflectivity method. Principles of AVO analysis. Practical elements of AVO and AVA analysis at a single interface. Well tie. Waveform inversion. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 010705 Geophysics |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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