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Velocities in Reflection Seismology

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  • © 1985

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Authors:
  1. Jean-Pierre Cordier

    1. Société Nationale Elf-Aquitaine (Production), Pau Cédex, France

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Part of the book series: Modern Approaches in Geophysics (MAGE, volume 3)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Basic Ideas on the Propagation of Seismic Waves

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 1-5

  3. General Considerations on the Recording of Seismic Waves in Prospecting for Oil

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 6-13

  4. Velocity of Seismic Waves, Relationships with the Theory of Elasticity, Variation Factors

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 14-24

  5. Calculation of Travel Times of Seismic Signals, Definition of ΔT

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 25-35

  6. Measurement of Velocities in Boreholes. Sonic Logs. Seismic Surveys of Boreholes. Pseudo Velocity Logs. Transformation of Resistivity Logs to Velocity Logs

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 36-46

  7. Velocities in Seismic Reflection. Definitions. Principles of Velocity Analysis

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 47-58

  8. Relationships between Stacking Velocities and Root Mean Square Velocities

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 59-70

  9. Relationships between Root Mean Square Velocities, Average Velocities, and Coefficients of Heterogeneity

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 71-84

  10. Investigation of the Influence of Dip on Velocity Analyses

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 85-100

  11. Calculation of Interval Velocities

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 101-114

  12. Velocity Analysis. Principles. Examples

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 115-125

  13. Choice of Parameters in Velocity Analysis

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 126-128

  14. Other Presentations of Velocity Analyses. Analyses along Horizons. Constant Velocity Stacks. Rapid Determination of Interval Velocities: G.S.I. (Geophysical Service Inc.) Graphical Method

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 129-134

  15. Interpretation and Utilisation of Velocity Analyses. Accuracy Required and Causes of Inaccuracy. Advice on Positioning and Interpretation of Velocity Analyses

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 135-154

  16. Influence of the “Velocity” Parameter on the Process of Migration of Seismic Sections

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 155-167

  17. Studies of Velocities in Sand-Shale Series

    • Jean-Pierre Cordier
    Pages 168-197

  18. Back Matter

    Pages 199-203
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About this book

Although considera bIe efforts are now being made to find new sources of energy, alI the experts are agreed that hydrocarbons will have to provide the greater part of our energy needs for a generation ahead. Exploration for and production of hydrocarbons therefore pose a serious problem for our future, as much for the quantitative satisfaction of our requirements as for our search for self-sufficiency in energy. As a direct result of improvements in technology throughout the world, geophysics has progressively enlarged its field of influence in the realms of exploration and production. But amongst the various geophysical methods available, seismic reflection has gradually become accepted as the basic tool of the oiI prospector. Reflection seismology has reached and consolidated this position because it has shown itself to be capable of adapting to the increasing complexity of the requirements of exploration. Initially directed towards geometric mapping of the sub-surface, it became the means of detection of structural traps in geotectonically quiescent regions, and thereafter in increasingly complex surroundings. It has enabled us to clothe the structural framework with a lithology, initially approximate, but becoming more and more precise, assisting the explorer to locate stratigraphic traps. Further developments enable us under favourable circumstances to estimate the quality of the deposits and to detect the presence of fluids and of their interfaces; it then becomes an unrivalled tool for the producer, both in the development of deposits and in the application of enhanced recovery methods.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Société Nationale Elf-Aquitaine (Production), Pau Cédex, France

    Jean-Pierre Cordier

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Velocities in Reflection Seismology

  • Authors: Jean-Pierre Cordier

  • Series Title: Modern Approaches in Geophysics

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3641-1

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 1985

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-277-2024-5Published: 30 September 1985

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-8416-3Published: 18 April 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-017-3641-1Published: 09 March 2013

  • Series ISSN: 0924-6096

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 203

  • Topics: Economic Geology, Geophysics/Geodesy

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