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Method for conducting three-dimensional subsurface seismic surveys
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1988-07-13
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Granted: 1990-05-29
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Expires: 2008-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A method for conducting a three-dimensional subsurface seismic survey utilizing a plurality of seismic receivers arranged in an orthogonally uniform pattern is disclosed. A predetermined pattern of shotpoints is arranged such that every point in the surface area of interest is sampled over a desired range of offsets and a full range of azimuths. The utilization of shotpoints outside the pattern of receivers allows examination of a subsurface area which is greater than the area of the pattern itself. The output of each receiver in the pattern is simultaneously recorded for seismic energy applied to the surface of the earth. Where the area of interest is quite large, a multitude of patterns of seismic receivers may be utilized to ensure coverage of the entire area.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas L. Bremner
- 👤 Gary A. Crews
- 👤 James A. Musser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:39
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A method for conducting three-dimensional subsurface seismic surveys comprising the steps of: disposing a plurality of seismic receivers in a plurality of orthogonally uniform patterns about selected points on the surface of the earth wherein gaps are formed between said plurality of orthogonally uniform patterns; imparting seismic energy into the earth at a plurality of locations, each of said locations disposed in a particular azimuthal direction and a selected distance from said selected points; simultaneously recording the responses of each of said plurality of seismic receivers to said seismic energy imparted at each of said plurality of locations; characterizing the time and spatial nature of unwanted noise within said recorded responses by utilizing the uniform sampling intervals provided by said orthogonally uniform patterns; and processing the said recorded responses to remove said characterized unwanted noise.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
135 words
A method for conducting three-dimensional subsurface seismic surveys comprising the steps of: disposing a plurality of seismic receivers in a plurality of orthogonally uniform patterns about selected points on the surface of the earth wherein gaps are formed between said plurality of orthogonally uniform patterns; imparting seismic energy into the earth at a plurality of locations, each of said locations disposed in a particular azimuthal direction and a selected distance from said selected points; simultaneously recording the responses of each of said plurality of seismic receivers to said seismic energy imparted at each of said plurality of locations; characterizing the time and spatial nature of unwanted noise within said recorded responses by utilizing the uniform sampling intervals provided by said orthogonally uniform patterns; and processing the said recorded responses to remove said characterized unwanted noise.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method for conducting a three-dimensional subsurface seismic survey according to claim 1 wherein said step of imparting seismic energy into the earth at a plurality of locations comprises positioning a seismic source at each of said plurality of locations and selectively activating said seismic source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method for conducting a three-dimensional subsurface seismic survey according to claim 1 further including the step of imparting seismic energy into the earth at a selected location within at least one of said orthogonally uniform patterns wherein near offset data may be obtained.
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