Exploring for Subtle Mission Canyon Stratigraphic Traps with Elastic-Wavefield Seismic Technology

The objective of this project is to develop a new seismic technology that will improve exploration for Mission Canyon oolitic limestone stratigraphic traps in the Williston Basin. This technology involves the acquisition of nine-component (9-C) seismic data that will allow independent P, SH, SV, and C images of geologic targets to be constructed. The integrated use of these images provides more seismic-sequence and seismic-facies information than does conventional P-wave seismic technology. The broader goal is to develop these methods for use in many other stratigraphic environments.

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Citation "\"Paul West, John Beecherl\""
Is NETL associated "\"Yes\""
NETL Point of Contact "\"Roy Long\""
NETL Point of Contact's Email "\"Roy.long@netl.doe.gov\""
NETL program or project "\"KMD\""
Publication Date "\"2/5/2007\""
Groups
  • AmeriGEOSS
  • Global Provider
Tags
  • amerigeo
  • amerigeoss
  • ckan
  • edx
  • energy
  • energy-data-exchange
  • geo
  • geoss
  • global
  • kmd
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notes The objective of this project is to develop a new seismic technology that will improve exploration for Mission Canyon oolitic limestone stratigraphic traps in the Williston Basin. This technology involves the acquisition of nine-component (9-C) seismic data that will allow independent P, SH, SV, and C images of geologic targets to be constructed. The integrated use of these images provides more seismic-sequence and seismic-facies information than does conventional P-wave seismic technology. The broader goal is to develop these methods for use in many other stratigraphic environments.
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title Exploring for Subtle Mission Canyon Stratigraphic Traps with Elastic-Wavefield Seismic Technology