Borehole-driven sparse-spike deconvolution and seismic bandwidth enhancement

What is it about?

This paper presents a new method called "borehole-guided sparse-spike deconvolution" to improve the clarity and detail of seismic data. The technique uses information from boreholes to enhance the vertical resolution of seismic images by increasing their frequency content. By starting with a sparse reflectivity model from well-log data, the method iteratively adjusts the reflectivity model for each seismic trace, ensuring smooth transitions and consistency with the initial borehole data. The improved data can reveal more detailed geological features.

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Why is it important?

The method is significant because it addresses a common challenge in seismic data analysis: the loss of high-frequency information, which reduces the data's resolution and makes it difficult to interpret geological structures accurately. By enhancing the frequency content and providing high-resolution images, this technique can lead to better geological interpretations and more accurate models of the subsurface. This has practical implications for fields like oil and gas exploration, where understanding the subsurface structure is crucial.

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