Semester
Fall
Date of Graduation
2001
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
College
Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Department
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Committee Chair
Sam Ameri.
Abstract
A new methodology for high resolution reservoir characterization is proposed. It combined the advantages of the surface seismic (low resolution, large coverage) and crosswell seismic (improved resolution, small coverage).;The process involves deconvolution of a low resolution signal (surface seismic traces) into a high resolution crosswell seismic trace. The problem has multiple solutions and an analytical solution is hard or difficult to be developed.;This project proved that it is possible to predict high-resolution crosswell seismic traces using low-definition surface seismic traces. The statistical comparison between the real and the synthetic crosswell seismic traces gives confidence that future work in this area worth the effort.;The ultimate goal of this work is to be a part of an intelligent tool that will be able to provide, based on surface seismic, a volumetric, detailed picture of rock and fluid characteristics across the field.
Recommended Citation
Luca, Gheorghe, "Toward high-definition reservoir characterization" (2001). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 1200.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/1200