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Seismic Processing Range

Seismic Processing
This range of e-Learning modules provides an introduction to the science of seismic data processing. It deals with the processing of reflection seismic data from hydrocarbon exploration, which can be used for very shallow site investigations - such as placing oil rigs and engineering work - and for very deep penetrations into the earth to examine the limits of the earth's crust. The course covers a wide range of topics, from the history of how oil was formed to Seismic Acquisition, Geometry and Processing Flows and was produced in partnership with Robertson Research.

Targeted Participants
This range is aimed primarily at geology graduates embarking upon a career in the Oil and Gas Industry who wish to gain a clearer understanding of seismic processing and data acquisition techniques. The range is an excellent learning tool for new starts, for those who wish to refresh their knowledge or simply for personnel who wish to understand more about seismic data processing.

Typical Duration
Each module is approximately 60 minutes

Features
Provides underpinning knowledge for competence Independently verified by a leading Seismic / Geophysics consultancy Can be tailored to suit an individual company's requirements Continuous and final assessment Automatic remediation of incorrectly answered questions Integrated trainee results management system Modules can be purchased independently High quality graphical and media techniques

Supplementary training manual available Can be deployed by CD ROM, Corporate Intranet or Internet SCORM Compliant

an integrated portfolio of 12 modules providing technically compliant interactive learning

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Seismic Processing
Range Content
Module 1 - In the Beginning Introduction: Seismic Exploration Introduction: Seismic Trace Introduction: Field Record Introduction: Recording a Seismic Trace Introduction: Displaying a Seismic Trace Geological Time Scale Different Types of Rock Rock Types: Igneous Rocks Rock Types: Metamorphic Rocks Rock Types: Sedimentary Rocks Rock Types: Other Types of Sedimentary Rocks Sedimentary Basins Oil and Gas Formation Oil and Gas Traps Approximately Mathematical Approximately Mathematical: Least Squares Summary Module 2 - Seismic Acquisition Introduction The Ideal Seismic Source Onshore Seismic Sources Other Land Sources Recording the data - Onshore Offshore Seismic Sources Recording the Data - Offshore Summary Module 3 - Waves and Raypaths Introduction Waves P and S Waves Wavefronts Ray Paths More Ray Paths Ghost Reflections Multiple Reflections Diffractions Summary Module 4 - Geometry Introduction Marine 2D Geometry Multi-Fold Geometry Calculating the Fold Land Geometry Elevation and Shot Depths Field Statics Crooked Lines The Problems with 2D 3D Geometry 3D Geometry: Acquiring Marine Data 3D Geometry: Problems of Data Volumes 3D Binning Summary

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Seismic Processing Range

Seismic Processing
Range Content - continued
Module 5 - Recording the Data Introduction Number Systems Binary Numbers Binary Arithmetic Digitisation Aliasing Multiplexed Data Recording Filters Tape Formats Field Tape Formats: SEG-A Field Tape Formats: SEG-B Field Tape Formats: SEG-C SEG-D: Layout SEG-D: Multiplexed Data SEG-D: Demultiplexed Data SEG-Y SEG-Y: Layout Summary Module 6 - Frequencies Introduction Complex Numbers Single Frequency Waveform Combining Different Frequencies The Fourier Transform The Forward Transform The Inverse Transform Example FFT's Digital Filtering Convolution The Frequency Content of the Seismic Trace Phase Phase: Minimum Phase Wavelet Summary Module 7 - Processing Flows (1) Introduction A Typical Processing Flow Transcription: Processing Sequence Transcription: Interpreting Data Vibroseis Data and Correlation Autocorrelation Autocorrelation of Vibroseis Sweep Shot Summing Shot Summing: Linear Processes and Processing Order Initial Statics Initial Statics: Processing Land Data Initial Statics: Datums Signature Deconvolution Gain Recovery: Energy Loss Gain Recovery: Gain Function Trace Editing Summary

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Seismic Processing
Range Content - continued
Module 8 - Processing Flows (2) Introduction Resample Spatial Resampling Spatial Frequencies Spatial Filtering FK Filtering Linear Tau-P Filtering FX Deconvolution Spatial Filtering Examples Spatial Interpolation Sorting & Gathering Summary Module 9 - Processing Flows (3) Introduction Dynamic Corrections Dynamic Corrections: Magnitude Dynamic Corrections: Velocity Function NMO and Velocities NMO and Velocities: NMO Stretch Seismic Velocities Picking Velocities Velocity Problems Velocity Problems: Super Gather Velocity QC Other Velocity Analysis and QC DMO Summary Module 10 - Processing Flows (4) Introduction Multiples - Again! Deconvolution De-multiple Residual Statics Other Statics - Replacement Statics Other Statics - Tidal Statics Summary Module 11 - Processing Flows (5) Introduction Trace Muting Trace Muting: Mute-Scan Trace Muting: Surgical Mute CDP Stack CDP Stack: Root-N Scaling CDP Stack: Examples Filtering Equalisation & AGC Migration Other Post-Stack Processes / Display What Happens Next? What Happens Next? CAI Summary

Module 12 - Advanced Processing Introduction Complex Trace Analysis: Hilbert Transform Complex Trace Analysis: Parameters of Hilbert Transform Complex Trace Analysis: Attributes of Seismic Data Well Log Processing Data Matching: Positioning of Data Data Matching: Differences in Surveys Data Matching: Merging Data Zero Phasing: Ormsby Filter Live Example Zero Phasing: Best Fit Zero Phasing: Spatial Plots Zero Phasing: Determining Filters Zero Phasing: Limitations Seismic Inversion AVO Scanning and Reprocessing Scanning and Reprocessing: Reasons Trials and Tribulations Trials and Tribulations: Processes Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Summary

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