Frugal full-waveform inversion: from theory to a practical algorithm

TitleFrugal full-waveform inversion: from theory to a practical algorithm
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsFelix J. Herrmann, Andrew J. Calvert, Ian Hanlon, Mostafa Javanmehri, Rajiv Kumar, Tristan van Leeuwen, Xiang Li, Brendan R. Smithyman, Eric Takam Takougang, Haneet Wason
JournalThe Leading Edge
Volume32
Pagination1082-1092
Month09
KeywordsOptimization, waveform inversion
Abstract

As conventional oil and gas fields are maturing, our profession is challenged to come up with the next-generation of more and more sophisticated exploration tools. In exploration seismology this trend has led to the emergence of wave-equation based inversion technologies such as reverse-time migration and full-waveform inversion. While significant progress has been made in wave-equation based inversion, major challenges remain in the development of robust and computationally feasible workflows that give reliable results in geophysically challenging areas that may include ultra-low shear velocity zones or high-velocity salt. Moreover, sub-salt production carries risks that needs mitigation, which raises the bar from creating sub-salt images to inverting for sub-salt overpressure.

URLhttps://slim.gatech.edu/Publications/Public/Journals/TheLeadingEdge/2013/herrmann2013ffwi/herrmann2013ffwi.html
DOI10.1190/tle32091082.1
Citation Keyherrmann2013TLEffwi