Scribd
Upload
48 views10 pages

Gain Recovery

The document outlines a training program on geophysics, focusing on gain recovery techniques to compensate for spherical divergence and absorption in seismic data. It discusses various methods such as cylindrical and spherical divergence, as well as gain functions used to balance amplitude in recorded data. The course includes practical examples and formulas for processing seismic data effectively.

Uploaded by

natuangeo1204
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
48 views10 pages

Gain Recovery

The document outlines a training program on geophysics, focusing on gain recovery techniques to compensate for spherical divergence and absorption in seismic data. It discusses various methods such as cylindrical and spherical divergence, as well as gain functions used to balance amplitude in recorded data. The course includes practical examples and formulas for processing seismic data effectively.

Uploaded by

natuangeo1204
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

JNOC/TRC Training Program

Geophysics Course, 2000

Gain Recovery
For compensation of the effects of
Spherical divergence and
Absorption

Make the traces to be well balanced in amplitude.


JNOC/TRC Training Program
Geophysics Course, 2000

pebble

pond

Wave propagates like this.


JNOC/TRC Training Program
Geophysics Course, 2000

Explosive source

Ground surface

Spherical wave front

Point source like dynamite generates spherical waves and


the wave energy attenuates with time and distance.
JNOC/TRC Training Program
Geophysics Course, 2000
Stratton 3D Data (Original Shot Records)

No reflections ?
JNOC/TRC Training Program
Geophysics Course, 2000

Gain Recovery
D’(t) = D(t) × G(t)

D(t): Observed Data G(t): Gain Function D’(t): Processed Data

× =
JNOC/TRC Training Program
Geophysics Course, 2000

Gain Recovery Techniques

 Cylindrical divergence
 Spherical divergence
 T**N ( T powered by N)
 AGC ( Automatic gain controll )
JNOC/TRC Training Program
Geophysics Course, 2000

Cylindrical Divergence
Line
L Source

Cylindrical
wave front

Gain Factor: T×V(t)

Attenuation ∝1/R (R:distance from source)


R≒T × V(t) (T: Two-way time, V(t): Velocity Function)
JNOC/TRC Training Program
Geophysics Course, 2000

Spherical Divergence
Source

R
Spherical
2
Gain Factor:( T*V(t)) wave front

Attenuation ∝1/R2 (R:distance from source)


R≒T * V(t) (T: Two-way time, V(t): Velocity Function)
JNOC/TRC Training Program
Geophysics Course, 2000

T**N ( T powered by N)
Gain Factor:T N N
1/T Curve
4
3 N=0.6
1/TN

2 N=1.2
1 N=1.8
0

Time (msec)
JNOC/TRC Training Program
Geophysics Course, 2000

Cylindrical Spherical
Original data T**0.8 T**2.0 Divergence Divergence

Gain Recovery Test

You might also like