Migração Kirchhoff pré-empilhamento em profundidade usando aproximação paraxial do tempo de trânsito

Abstract

In order to get an accurate image of the subsurface we need efficient techniques for evaluating the wave field. In literature we find several geophysical methods based on the numerical solution of the seismic wave equation. Among the various techniques of seismic imaging, Kirchhoff prestack depth migration remains widely used because of its flexibility in processing data through several geometries of acquisition, and its practicality in solving problems related to imaging. Assuming this view, we seek to create more efficient alternatives for the accurate calculation of the parameters involved in migration processes. We consider the efficient calculation of the traveltimes as a critical factor, focusing on the fundamental amplitude in their respective points in depth using the Paraxial Ray Theory through the Runge-Kutta method of fourth order. The paraxial extrapolation of the traveltimes belongs to the class of dynamic ray tracing, where it is possible to determine information in complex geological environment on regions influenced by shadow zones. The application of this technical demands amounts previously arranged in a central reference beam that is obtained from the kinematic ray tracing, furthermore a macro velocity model of the medium is necessary for the traveltimes calculation. For comparison, we consider two different ways to calculate the traveltimes tables: The first was performed by routine RAYT2D from SEISMIC UNIX (SU) package, which is considered a robust method of evaluation; the second is based on Paraxial05 method. The depth migration required the seismic data input and the traveltimes. The images were obtained from an algorithm written in SHELL and a third image is obtained through the difference between the two initial results.