US4628491A
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Time variant filter for range dependent tuning
Assignee: BP Corp North America Inc
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Filing: 1984-03-30
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Granted: 1986-12-09
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Expires: 2004-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for enhancing the resolution of true variations of a seismic signal amplitude as a function of range. A time-variant bandpass filter is impressed upon the seismic data having a bandpass frequency dependent upon the range between the seismic sources and the seismic receivers of a common depth point array of seismic sources and seismic receivers. A maximum bandpass frequency is derived from the maximum range between the seismic sources and the seismic receivers of a common depth point array of seismic sources and seismic receivers. The maximum bandpass frequency is adapted to accommodate time varying ranges as well as time varying stacking velocities so as to produce a seismic signal having enhanced resolution of amplitude variations of the seismic signal.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Bodine
- 👤 Jonathan Bork
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/28; G01V1/36; G01V1/364; G01V2210/00; G01V2210/20; G01V2210/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A method of seismic exploration including acquiring seismic response data from seismic signals generated by a plurality of seismic sources and seismic receivers having at least one dimension for resolving seismic signal amplitude variations as a function of range comprising the steps of: sorting the seismic response data into unstacked common depth point gathers of seismic signals; specifying range separating each seismic source and each seismic receiver in a common depth point array of seismic sources and seismic receivers; impressing a bandpass filter upon the seismic signal from each seismic receiver having a bandpass frequency dependent upon the range separating one seismic receiver from the seismic source initiating the seismic signal in a common depth point array to resolve seismic signal amplitude variations as a function of range in a common depth point gather of seismic signals.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
A method of seismic exploration including acquiring seismic response data from seismic signals generated by a plurality of seismic sources and seismic receivers having at least one dimension for resolving seismic signal amplitude variations as a function of range comprising the steps of: sorting the seismic response data into unstacked common depth point gathers of seismic signals; specifying range separating each seismic source and each seismic receiver in a common depth point array of seismic sources and seismic receivers; impressing a bandpass filter upon the seismic signal from each seismic receiver having a bandpass frequency dependent upon the range separating one seismic receiver from the seismic source initiating the seismic signal in a common depth point array to resolve seismic signal amplitude variations as a function of range in a common depth point gather of seismic signals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the bandpass filter frequency is dependent upon the maximum range separating seismic receivers and seismic sources in a common depth point array of seismic receivers and seismic sources.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the bandpass frequency is dependent upon the seismic response signal stacking velocity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the bandpass frequency is determined according to: F.sub.m =f.sub.m cos [arc tan (X.sub.m /T.sub.0 V.sub.ST)] where f m is the maximum frequency of a bandpass sinc wavelet; X m is the maximum range separating the seismic source and one of the receivers; T 0 is the normal incidence time for a seismic wave to propagate to a depth D and return; and V ST is the stacking velocity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the bandpass frequency is determined according to: F.sub.m (t)=f.sub.m cos [arc tan (X.sub.m (t)/T.sub.0 V.sub.ST (t))] where: f m is the maximum frequency the bandpass sinc wavelet; X m (t) is a time varying maximum range separating seismic source and receiver; V ST (t) is a time varying stacking velocity; and T 0 is a variable two way time of propagation of a seismic wave to depth D.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the bandpass frequency is determined according to: ##EQU5## where: f m is the maximum frequency the bandpass sinc wavelet; X m (t) is a time varying maximum range separating seismic source and receiver; V i (t) is a time varying interval velocity; V ST (t) is a time varying stacking velocity; and T 0 is a variable two way time of propagation of a seismic wave to a time varying depth D.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
131 words
An apparatus to enhance the resolution of seismic signal amplitude variations as a function of range comprising: means for receiving seismic response data including seismic signals generated from a plurality of seismic receivers and seismic sources; means for determining range separating seismic sources and seismic receivers in common depth point arrays of seismic sources and seismic receivers; computing means for sorting the seismic signals into common depth point gathers and for determining a bandpass frequency dependent upon the range separating one seismic receiver and one seismic source initiating the seismic signal in the common depth point array of seismic sources and seismic receivers; and selectable filtration means having a bandpass frequency determined by said computing means for impressing said bandpass frequency upon each common depth point gather of the seismic signals.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
131 words
An apparatus to enhance the resolution of seismic signal amplitude variations as a function of range comprising: means for receiving seismic response data including seismic signals generated from a plurality of seismic receivers and seismic sources; means for determining range separating seismic sources and seismic receivers in common depth point arrays of seismic sources and seismic receivers; computing means for sorting the seismic signals into common depth point gathers and for determining a bandpass frequency dependent upon the range separating one seismic receiver and one seismic source initiating the seismic signal in the common depth point array of seismic sources and seismic receivers; and selectable filtration means having a bandpass frequency determined by said computing means for impressing said bandpass frequency upon each common depth point gather of the seismic signals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 7 further including: computing means for determining a time varying bandpass frequency dependent upon the range separating each seismic receiver and the seismic source.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 7 further including: means for determining a maximum bandpass frequency dependent upon the maximum range separating the seismic receivers and the seismic source of a common depth point array of seismic sources and seismic receivers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 7 further including: output means for plotting seismic traces from the seismic signals having been impressed with said bandpass frequency by said selectable filtration means.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of seismic exploration including acquiring seismic response data from seismic signals generated by a plurality of seismic sources and seismic receivers having at least one dimension so as to resolve amplitude variations as a function of range of seismic signals of a common depth point gather comprising the steps of: sorting the seismic signals into unstacked common depth point gathers; normal moveout correcting the seismic signals; and balancing frequency content of the normal moveout corrected seismic signals of common depth point gathers by impressing a bandpass filter upon the normal moveout corrected seismic signals having a bandpass frequency dependent upon maximum range separating seismic sources from seismic receivers in a common depth point array.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of seismic exploration including acquiring seismic response data from seismic signals generated by a plurality of seismic sources and seismic receivers having at least one dimension so as to resolve amplitude variations as a function of range of seismic signals of a common depth point gather comprising the steps of: sorting the seismic signals into unstacked common depth point gathers; normal moveout correcting the seismic signals; and balancing frequency content of the normal moveout corrected seismic signals of common depth point gathers by impressing a bandpass filter upon the normal moveout corrected seismic signals having a bandpass frequency dependent upon maximum range separating seismic sources from seismic receivers in a common depth point array.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the step of balancing frequency content further includes impressing a bandpass filter upon the normal moveout corrected seismic signals having a bandpass frequency dependent upon maximum frequency content of the seismic response data.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the step of balancing frequency content further includes impressing a bandpass filter upon the normal moveout corrected seismic signals having a frequency dependent upon the stacking velocity for normal moveout correction.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
74 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the bandpass frequency is determined according to: F.sub.m =f.sub.m cos [arc tan (X.sub.m /T.sub.0 V.sub.ST)] where: f m is the maximum frequency of a bandpass sinc wavelet; X m is the maximum range separating the seismic source and one of the receivers; T 0 is the normal incidence time for a seismic wave to propagate to a depth D and return; and V ST is the stacking velocity.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
74 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the bandpass frequency is determined according to: F.sub.m (t)=f.sub.m cos [arc tan (X.sub.m (t)/T.sub.0 V.sub.ST (t))] where: f m is the maximum frequency the bandpass sinc wavelet; X m (t) is a time varying maximum range separating seismic source and receiver; V ST (t) is a time varying stacking velocity; and T 0 is a variable two way time of propagation of a seismic wave to depth D.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
78 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the bandpass frequency is determined according to: ##EQU6## where: f m is the maximum frequency the bandpass sinc wavelet; X m (t) is a time varying maximum range separating seismic source and receiver; V i (t) is a time varying interval velocity; V ST (t) is a time varying stacking velocity; and T 0 is a variable two way time of propagation of a seismic wave to a time varying depth D.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the bandpass frequency is dependent upon the maximum range separating seismic receivers and sources in the common depth point array of seismic sources and seismic receivers.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
74 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the bandpass frequency is determined according to: F.sub.m =f.sub.m cos [arc tan (X.sub.m /T.sub.0 V.sub.ST)] where: f m is the maximum frequency of a bandpass sinc wavelet; X m is the maximum range separating the seismic source and one of the receivers; T 0 is the normal incidence time for a seismic wave to propagate to a depth D and return; and V ST is the stacking velocity.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
74 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the bandpass frequency is determined according to: F.sub.m (t)=f.sub.m cos [arc tan (X.sub.m (t)/T.sub.0 V.sub.ST (t))] where: f m is the maximum frequency the bandpass sinc wavelet; X m (t) is a time varying maximum range separating seismic source and receiver; V ST (t) is a time varying stacking velocity; and T 0 is a variable two way time of propagation of a seismic wave to depth D.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
78 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the bandpass frequency is determined according to: ##EQU7## where: f m is the maximum frequency the bandpass sinc wavelet; X m (t) is a time varying maximum range separating seismic source and receiver; V i (t) is a time varying interval velocity; V ST (t) is a time varying stacking velocity; and T 0 is a variable two way time of propagation of a seismic wave to a time varying depth D.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-12-08 | 1990-06-09 | 1990-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-08 | 1994-06-09 | 1994-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-08 | 1998-06-09 | 1998-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |