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==Example==
 
==Example==
  
[[file:interpreting-seismic-data_fig12-8.png|300px|thumb|{{figure number|1}}Sonic log converted to time and velocity. . Copyright: Liner, 1999; courtesy PennWell.]]
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[[file:interpreting-seismic-data_fig12-8.png|300px|thumb|{{figure number|1}}Sonic log converted to time and velocity. From Liner;<ref name=Liner1999>Liner, C., 1999, Elements of 3-D Seismology: Tulsa, PennWell.</ref> courtesy PennWell.]]
  
 
In [[:file:interpreting-seismic-data_fig12-8.png|Figure 1]], a [[Basic open hole tools#Sonic|sonic]] log has been converted to time and velocity. Note that the time axis on the seismic section and the converted sonic log are linear, while the depth tick marks on the sonic are nonlinear. The geological horizons annotated on the sonic log are located via the depth ticks from picks on other logs ([[Basic open hole tools#Resistivity|electric]], [[Basic open hole tools#Gamma ray|gamma ray]], etc.). It is important to realize that a sonic log never goes to the surface; there is always a gap for the [[surface casing]]. We do not expect time zero on the converted log to fit at time zero on the seismic section. In practice, the log is placed over the seismic section and shifted vertically until we are satisfied with the fit.
 
In [[:file:interpreting-seismic-data_fig12-8.png|Figure 1]], a [[Basic open hole tools#Sonic|sonic]] log has been converted to time and velocity. Note that the time axis on the seismic section and the converted sonic log are linear, while the depth tick marks on the sonic are nonlinear. The geological horizons annotated on the sonic log are located via the depth ticks from picks on other logs ([[Basic open hole tools#Resistivity|electric]], [[Basic open hole tools#Gamma ray|gamma ray]], etc.). It is important to realize that a sonic log never goes to the surface; there is always a gap for the [[surface casing]]. We do not expect time zero on the converted log to fit at time zero on the seismic section. In practice, the log is placed over the seismic section and shifted vertically until we are satisfied with the fit.
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* [[Seismic data: building a stratigraphic model]]
 
* [[Synthetic seismogram]]
 
* [[Synthetic seismogram]]
* [[Matching synthetics to data]]
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[[Category:Exploring for stratigraphic traps]]
 
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[[Category:Exploring for structural traps]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:10, 27 January 2022

Exploring for Oil and Gas Traps
Series Treatise in Petroleum Geology
Part Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps
Chapter Interpreting seismic data
Author Christopher L. Liner
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Whether using VSP, synthetic seismogram, or log overlay, the final step is to compare the object to seismic traces in the vicinity of the well and find a fit.

Example

Figure 1 Sonic log converted to time and velocity. From Liner;[1] courtesy PennWell.

In Figure 1, a sonic log has been converted to time and velocity. Note that the time axis on the seismic section and the converted sonic log are linear, while the depth tick marks on the sonic are nonlinear. The geological horizons annotated on the sonic log are located via the depth ticks from picks on other logs (electric, gamma ray, etc.). It is important to realize that a sonic log never goes to the surface; there is always a gap for the surface casing. We do not expect time zero on the converted log to fit at time zero on the seismic section. In practice, the log is placed over the seismic section and shifted vertically until we are satisfied with the fit.

See also

References

  1. Liner, C., 1999, Elements of 3-D Seismology: Tulsa, PennWell.

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