A cost-effective and efficient solution for marine seismic acquisition in obstructed areas – Acquiring ocean-bottom and towed-streamer seismic data with a single multipurpose vessel

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Tham* ◽  
Tim Brice ◽  
Artem Sazykin ◽  
Wai Leng Cheah ◽  
Stephen Winters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Data ◽  
Efficient Solution ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Ocean Bottom ◽  
Seismic Acquisition ◽  
Marine Seismic

Inpainting of local wavefront attributes using artificial intelligence for enhancement of massive 3-D pre-stack seismic data

2020 ◽  
Vol 223 (3) ◽  
pp. 1888-1898
Author(s):  
Kirill Gadylshin ◽  
Ilya Silvestrov ◽  
Andrey Bakulin
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Seismic Data ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Computational Effort ◽  
Full Density ◽  
Ocean Bottom ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Marine Seismic ◽  
Missing Attributes

SUMMARY We propose an advanced version of non-linear beamforming assisted by artificial intelligence (NLBF-AI) that includes additional steps of encoding and interpolating of wavefront attributes using inpainting with deep neural network (DNN). Inpainting can efficiently and accurately fill the holes in waveform attributes caused by acquisition geometry gaps and data quality issues. Inpainting with DNN delivers excellent quality of interpolation with the negligible computational effort and performs particularly well for a challenging case of irregular holes where other interpolation methods struggle. Since conventional brute-force attribute estimation is very costly, we can further intentionally create additional holes or masks to restrict expensive conventional estimation to a smaller subvolume and obtain missing attributes with cost-effective inpainting. Using a marine seismic data set with ocean bottom nodes, we show that inpainting can reliably recover wavefront attributes even with masked areas reaching 50–75 per cent. We validate the quality of the results by comparing attributes and enhanced data from NLBF-AI and conventional NLBF using full-density data without decimation.

Study of Onega lake Petrozavodsk bay sub-bottom sediments using complex geophysical and geological data analysis

2019 ◽  
pp. 98-104
Author(s):  
M. I. Aleshin ◽  
V. G. Gaynanov ◽  
M. Yu. Tokarev ◽  
A. E. Rybalko ◽  
D. A. Subetto
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Data ◽  
Quaternary Sediments ◽  
Geological Interpretation ◽  
Onega Lake ◽  
Engineering Data ◽  
Seismic Acquisition ◽  
Data Survey ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Marine Engineering ◽  
Marine Seismic

This article examines the results of geological interpretation of marine engineering data acquired in Onega lake. The survey included marine seismic acquisition and geological sampling. Seismo-stratigrafic units were picked according to processed seismic data. Survey results allowed to make a seismo-stratigrafic column of quaternary sediments of Onega lake. The column could be used to analyze the structure of open part of the lake as well.

IDENTIFICATION OF GAS HYDRATES AND BOTTOM SIMULATING REFLECTORS IN FAR OFFSET SEISMIC IMAGES

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-60
Author(s):  
Darrell A. Terry ◽  
Camelia C. Knapp
Keyword(s):  
Gas Hydrates ◽  
Seismic Data ◽  
Single Channel ◽  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Ocean Bottom ◽  
Bottom Simulating Reflector ◽  
Avo Analysis ◽  
Bottom Simulating Reflectors ◽  
Seismic Images

The presence of marine gas hydrates is routinely inferred based on the identification of bottom simulating reflectors (BSRs) in common depth-point (CDP) seismic images. Additional seismic studies such as amplitude variation with offset (AVO) analysis can be applied for corroboration. Though confirmation is needed by drilling and sampling, seismic analysis has proven to be a cost-effective approach to identify the presence of marine gas hydrates. Single channel far offset seismic images are investigated for what appears to be a more reliable and cost-effective indicator for the presence of bottom simulating reflectors than traditional CDP processing or AVO analysis. A non-traditional approach to processing seismic data is taken to be more relevant to imaging the gas/gas hydrate contact. Instead of applying the traditional CDP seismic processing workflows from the oil industry, we more carefully review the significant amount of information existing in the data to explore how the character of the data changes as offset angle increases. Three cases from different environments are selected for detailed analysis. These include 1) stratigraphy running parallel with the ocean bottom; 2) a potential bottom simulating reflector, running parallel to the ocean bottom, and cross-cutting dipping reflections, and 3) a suspected thermal intrusion without a recognizable bottom simulating reflector. This investigation considers recently collected multi-channel seismic data from the deep waters of the central Aleutian Basin beneath the Bering Sea, the pre-processing of the data sets, and the methodology for processing and display to generate single channel seismic images. Descriptions are provided for the single channel near and far offset seismic images for the example cases. Results indicate that BSRs related to marine gas hydrates, and originating due to the presence of free gas, are more easily and uniquely identifiable from single channel displays of far offset seismic images than from traditional CDP displays.

Reconditioning marine seismic data for interactive interpretation

1989 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
M.D. Carter ◽  
J.A. Kruppenbach ◽  
S.L. Mobley ◽  
R.H. Matthews ◽  
E. Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Seismic Data ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Seismic Attributes ◽  
Historical Interpretation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Conventional Methods ◽  
Marine Seismic

The historical interpretation approach is based upon time and amplitude. Using the modern interpretive workstation, the full range of the seismic attributes can be examined in varying color and spatial distribution. Examples of traditional seismic data displayed using conventional methods are shown before and after workstation manipulation, with striking results. The paper will also address procedures for the economical collection of additional data which will reinforce older available data, as well as planning cost effective acquisition of new data.

The Design of Multichannel Marine Seismic Acquisition Unit Based on ADS1282

2014 ◽  
Vol 989-994 ◽  
pp. 3274-3277
Author(s):  
Zhi Li Zhang ◽  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Peng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Data Acquisition ◽  
Seismic Data ◽  
Signal Acquisition ◽  
Data Sampling ◽  
Analog To Digital ◽  
Field Programmable ◽  
Seismic Acquisition ◽  
Seismic Data Acquisition ◽  
Marine Seismic ◽  
Data Acquisition Unit

For marine seismic data acquisition needs,a multichannel marine seismic data acquisition unit was designed,which used the 32-bit analog-to-digital ADS1282 as a core and Field programmable gate array (FPGA) as the acquisition controller.The unit can achieve multichannel seismic data sampling and transmission functions.The design fully used with the design ADS1282 chip integration,with the corresponding anti-jamming measures,not only simplified the circuit design,but also ensured the quality of signal acquisition and system stability.the design used FPGA to realize a multichannel hydrophone signal synchronization sampling.

scholarly journals A review of OBN processing: challenges and solutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 492-502
Author(s):  
Dongliang Zhang ◽  
Constantinos Tsingas ◽  
Ahmed A Ghamdi ◽  
Mingzhong Huang ◽  
Woodon Jeong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Significant Shift ◽  
Ocean Bottom ◽  
Direct Wave ◽  
Multiple Attenuation ◽  
Wavefield Separation ◽  
Seismic Acquisition ◽  
Cascaded Model ◽  
Multiple Prediction ◽  
Marine Seismic ◽  
Multiple Elimination

Abstract In the last decade, a significant shift in the marine seismic acquisition business has been made where ocean bottom nodes gained a substantial market share from streamer cable configurations. Ocean bottom node acquisition (OBN) can acquire wide azimuth seismic data over geographical areas with challenging deep and shallow bathymetries and complex subsurface regimes. When the water bottom is rugose and has significant elevation differences, OBN data processing faces a number of challenges, such as denoising of the vertical geophone, accurate wavefield separation, redatuming the sparse receiver nodes from ocean bottom to sea level and multiple attenuation. In this work, we review a number of challenges using real OBN data illustrations. We demonstrate corresponding solutions using processing workflows comprising denoising the vertical geophones by using all four recorded nodal components, cross-ghosting the data or using direct wave to design calibration filters for up- and down-going wavefield separation, performing one-dimensional reversible redatuming for stacking QC and multiple prediction, and designing cascaded model and data-driven multiple elimination applications. The optimum combination of the mentioned technologies produced cleaner and high-resolution migration images mitigating the risk of false interpretations.

scholarly journals Flow and swell noise in marine seismic data

Geophysics ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. Q17-Q25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Elboth ◽  
Bjørn Anders Reif ◽  
Øyvind Andreassen
Keyword(s):  
Turbulent Flow ◽  
Seismic Data ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Pressure Fluctuations ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Flow Noise ◽  
Seismic Acquisition ◽  
Dynamic Perspective ◽  
Marine Seismic

Various weather-related mechanisms for noise generation during marine seismic acquisition were addressed from a fluid-dynamic perspective. This was done by analyzing a number of seismic lines recorded on modern streamers during nonoptimal weather conditions. In addition, we examined some of the complex fluid-mechanics processes associated with flow that surrounds seismic streamers. The main findings were that noise in the [Formula: see text] range is mostly the result of direct hydrostatic-pressure fluctuations on the streamer caused by wave motion. For normal swell noise above [Formula: see text] and for crossflow noise, a significant portion of the observed noise probably comes from dynamic fluctuations caused by the interaction between the streamer and fluid structures in its turbulent boundary layer. This explanation differs from most previous work, which has focused on streamer oscillations, bulge waves inside old fluid-filled seismic streamers, or strumming/tugging as the main source of weather-related noise. Although modern streamers are less sensitive to such sources of noise, their ability to tackle the influence on turbulent flow noise has not improved. This implies that noise induced by turbulent flow has increased its relative impact on modern equipment. To improve the signal-to-noise ratio on seismic data, design issues related to flow noise must be addressed.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN METODE F-K DEMULTIPLE DALAM KASUS ATENUASI WATER-BOTTOM MULTIPLE

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Subarsyah Subarsyah ◽  
Sahudin Sahudin
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Data ◽  
Final Section ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Multiple Reflections ◽  
Seismic Section ◽  
Multiple Attenuation ◽  
Seismic Acquisition ◽  
Marine Seismic ◽  
Second Category ◽  
Water Bottom

Keberadaan water-bottom multiple merupakan hal yang tidak bisa dihindari dalam akuisisi data seismik laut, tentu saja hal ini akan menurunkan tingkat perbandingan sinyal dan noise. Beberapa metode atenuasi telah dikembangkan dalam menekan noise ini. Metode atenuasi multiple diklasifikasikan dalam tiga kelompok meliputi metode dekonvolusi yang mengidentifikasi multiple berdasarkan periodisitasnya, metode filtering yang memisahkan refleksi primer dan multiple dalam domain tertentu (F-K,Tau-P dan Radon domain) serta metode prediksi medan gelombang. Penerapan metode F-K demultiple yang masuk kategori kedua akan diterapkan terhadap data seismik PPPGL tahun 2010 di perairan Teluk Tomini. Atenuasi terhadap water-bottom multiple berhasil dilakukan akan tetapi pada beberapa bagian multiple masih terlihat dengan amplitude relatif lebih kecil. F-K demultiple tidak efektif dalam mereduksi multiple pada offset yang pendek dan multiple pada zona ini yang memberikan kontribusi terhadap keberadaan multiple pada penampang akhir. Kata kunci : F-K demultiple, multiple, atenuasi The presence of water-bottom multiple is unavoidable in marine seismic acquisition, of course, this will reduce signal to noise ratio. Several attenuation methods have been developed to suppress this noise. Multiple attenuation methods are classified into three groups first deconvolution method based on periodicity, second filtering method that separates the primary and multiple reflections in certain domains (FK, Tau-P and the Radon domain) ang the third method based on wavefield prediction. Application of F-K demultiple incoming second category will be applied to the seismic data in 2010 PPPGL at Tomini Gulf waters. Attenuation of the water-bottom multiple successful in reduce multiple but in some parts of seismic section multiple still visible with relatively smaller amplitude. FK demultiple not effective in reducing multiple at near offset and multiple in this zone contribute to the existence of multiple in final section. Key words : F-K demultiple, multiple, attenuation

Full-azimuth, full-offset, high-fidelity vector marine seismic acquisition

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-247
Author(s):  
Michel Manin ◽  
Luc Haumonté ◽  
Eric Bathellier
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Seismic Data ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Successful Performance ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Pilot Survey ◽  
Autonomous Surface Vehicles ◽  
Seismic Acquisition ◽  
Marine Seismic

Ten years ago, Kietta launched a project to develop a new method of marine seismic acquisition using midwater stationary cables and autonomous surface vehicles. We present the concept and the technology bricks and recount the successful performance of a commercial pilot survey. The objective of the technology is to enable flexible acquisitions and deliver high-quality, high-fidelity seismic data without sacrificing productivity. After reviewing existing marine seismic acquisition methods, we describe the technology development, including sea trials. The geophysical advantages of acquiring true 3D/four-component data are demonstrated by seismic data analysis, including simultaneous sources and associated productivity calculation.

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