The quality of the subsurface images obtained using VSP data strongly depends on the velocity model used for migration. The velocity model derived from surface seismic is often not accurate enough for VSP imaging and there is a need for its improvement. We propose the method for updating of velocities using VSP data. The main idea is to use the images of the subsurface obtained using different types of waves: primary reflections and surface-related multiples. If the background velocity is correct, then these images will be similar, and they will not coincide, if the velocity model is erroneous. We develop the algorithm of velocity updating based on this criterion. The proposed method allows us to retrieve the velocity below the borehole receivers. This is complementary to first break VSP travel time tomography, which helps to retrieve velocity only above the receivers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008
PublisherSociety of Exploration Geophysicists
Pages3420-3424
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781605607856
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2018
Event78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 9 Nov 200814 Nov 2008

Publication series

Name78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008

Conference

Conference78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period9/11/0814/11/08

    Scopus subject areas

  • Geophysics

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