Seismic processing is inherently mathematical. However, this course uses cartoons and real data examples to provide an intuitive understanding of the seismic processing procedures, resorting to an algebra-based argument on rare occasions. In total, the course contains more than one thousand illustrations, many representing the underlying mathematics.

The course participants receive the instructor’s eBook which contains the course content, including full narratives and illustrations.

1.      Simple imaging using zero-offset data, with the use of the NMO equation and Dix interval velocities

2.      Concept of zero-offset migration

3.      Artifacts introduced by migrating incomplete data, including 2D data

4.      Role of velocity in migration

5.      Kirchhoff and reverse-time, zero-offset migration algorithms

6.      Fourier transform (amplitude and phase), convolution and correlation

7.      Normal moveout correction and stack to convert data to zero offset

8.      Noise

9.      Estimation of stacking velocities

10.  NMO and stack’s failures

11.  Kirchhoff before-stack migration

12.  Three imaging conditions and before-stack, wave-equation migration algorithms

13.  Multiple attenuation and role of wide-azimuth acquisition geometry in multiple attenuation

14.  Statics, land and marine

15.  Amplitude corrections

16.  1-D and 2-D filtering, including f-k filtering

17.  Wavelets and Deconvolution

18.  The Fresnel zone

19.  Improving spatial resolution

20.  Improving resolution of depth estimation

21.  Sample processing sequences

22.  Ramifications of processing decisions

• Geophysicists work with Processing, Acquisition, and interpretation that are actively involved in seismic processing and/or liaise with seismic processing contractors.

• Geophysicists who are involved in special studies should have a thorough understanding of conventional processing.