Seismic Inversion (Investigations in Geophysics) - Hardcover

Gerard T. Schuster (author)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 156080341X ISBN 13: 9781560803416

Publisher: Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), 2017

Synopsis

This book describes the theory and practice of inverting seismic data for the subsurface rock properties of the earth. The primary application is for inverting reflection and/or transmission data from engineering or exploration surveys, but the methods described can also be used for earthquake studies. Seismic Inversion will be of benefit to scientists and advanced students in engineering, earth sciences, and physics. It is desirable that the reader has some familiarity with certain aspects of numerical computation, such as finite-difference solutions to partial differential equations, numerical linear algebra, and the basic physics of wave propagation. For those not familiar with the terminology and methods of seismic exploration, a brief introduction is provided. To truly understand the nuances of seismic inversion, we have to actively practice what we preach (or teach). Therefore, computational labs are provided for most of the chapters, and some field data labs are given as well.

Edition details

• Publisher: Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156080341X
• ISBN 13: 9781560803416
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 376