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Figure 5 Comparison of final stack with first-breaks-based statics to a four-step statics workflow, which is a combination of
refraction statics derived from the uphole data-based model, refraction statics using a layer-stripping approach, followed by
reflection and auto statics.
obtain interval velocities, which can be readily converted vide better quality of stacks, but also may make seismically-
into stacking velocities, thereby providing an invaluable ref- derived interval velocities more geologically meaningful.
erence in velocity picking (Figure 8). This information should
preferably come from VSPs, as they better correspond to seis- VSP data in multiple identification
mic velocities due to the similar bandwidth of acquisition As discussed, the presence of several shallow salt, anhydrite,
when compared with sonic log-derived velocities. As clearly and dolomite layers results in a series of primary and interbed
shown in Figure 8, slight modifications in velocity picking multiples. Some of these multiples can be eliminated by cas-
matched to the borehole-derived velocities may not only pro- cading routine and specialized demultiple algorithms.
However, others are difficult to remove without negatively
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affecting the primary events, due to insufficient moveout in multiple terminates, provide information about the event
both near and far offsets. This means that interpretation has responsible for generating the multiple. This information is
to be carried out with remnants of multiples in the final data. critical for the success of pre- and poststack modelling-based
In such circumstances, the best approach would be to some- multiple removal schemes. It is important to note that this
how identify the multiples and exclude them from the inter- interpretation can only be performed when both pre and post
pretations. VSP, by virtue of its acquisition geometry, can be VSP downwave deconvolution upwave datasets are studied
a very useful tool to help identify the primaries and respec- (Figures 10 & 11). Figure 12 illustrates the final results of
tive multiples. borehole data integration efforts in seismic data processing,
The diagram in Figure 9 illustrates multiple generation in which led to confident structural and stratigraphic interpre-
VSP. The multiple event (M1) terminates directly below tation and several successful wells.
where the strong impedance contrast of primary reflection
(PR1) meets the first breaks at receiver depth level 4, as it Conclusions
cannot exist at receiver depths deeper than the event gener- The integration efforts undertaken have resulted in a high
ating PR1. Both the time difference between primary and quality 3D seismic data set. Innovative use of upholes, log,
multiple arrivals, as well as the receiver depth level where a
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‘Multicomponent Seismic -
Past, Present and Future’
5 – 8 September 2005, Pau, France
This joint EAGE / SEG workshop will focus on all aspects related to current uses
and future trends in Multicomponent Seismic Technology:
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