Keywords
fractured rock models
seismic simulation
How to Cite
Abstract
The key objective of seismic exploration is the recreation of the subsoil structure and properties by registering the surface waves. To solve a reverse problem, several direct problems shall be solved as the rock model is gradually changed. As nonconventional deposits are discovered (like the Bazhenov suite), it becomes necessary to interpret the seismic response caused by the heterogeneous structure of the fractured rock. This study presents a fractured rock model that represents some features of oilbearing geology. The seismic waves propagation was simulated, and composed widepatch seismic records were produced. The seismic response was also analyzed.
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