Reservoir seismology : geophysics in nontechnical language

Real-life case histories with actual costs and benefits highlight this text on the methods and applications of oil exploration, development, and exploitation. Gadallah shows you how to transfer a raw image of seismic data into a meaningful subsurface geological picture of a given reservoir. He explains time-tested applications and technical buzz words, and introduces the latest technology in practical terms. Contents: Overview of geophysical techniques Basic seismic principles Acquisition of seismic data. Seismic data processing Migration Modeling Verticle seismic profiling Amplitude versus offset Analysis (AVO) 3-D seismic survey Tomography Seismic interpretation Case histories Conclusions.