Sensitivity of interval Vp/Vs analysis of seismic data

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dc.contributor.advisorLawton, Don
dc.contributor.authorAsuaje, Rafael
dc.contributor.committeememberLines, Larry
dc.contributor.committeememberClarkson, Chris
dc.date.accessioned2016-11-02T19:03:13Z
dc.date.available2016-11-02T19:03:13Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.date.submitted2016en
dc.description.abstractThree studies were conducted to evaluate the behavior of Vp/Vs ratio error in beds with different thickness. In the first study, a synthetic model was created to understand how the interval time would affect the calculation of the interval Vp/Vs and an equation was derived to estimate the percent error in the uncertainty of the ratio calculation. In a second study, the seismic data at Hussar, Alberta showed that Vp/Vs error increased as the analysis time window interval decreased. In addition, the percent error of the Vp/Vs values due to uncertainty was examined and it is suggested to use isochron intervals greater than 150 ms in PP time for robust results. Interval Vp/Vs analysis for data with intervals greater than this isochron have low uncertainty. In the third study, at Spring Coulee, Alberta, results showed that horizon pick adjustments can reduce error uncertainty by a small factor. In this and the previous studies, it was confirmed that beds with small thickness can have a significant impact on interval Vp/Vs uncertainties, which could lead to erroneous results. Additionally, all studies indicated that interpreters should work with bed intervals greater than 150 ms in PP times and perform horizon adjustments for more precise results.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAsuaje, R. (2016). Sensitivity of interval Vp/Vs analysis of seismic data (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27753en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/27753
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11023/3448
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectGeology
dc.subjectGeophysics
dc.subject.classificationVp/Vsen_US
dc.subject.classificationSensitivityen_US
dc.subject.classificationUncertaintyen_US
dc.titleSensitivity of interval Vp/Vs analysis of seismic data
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineGeology and Geophysics
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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