TTI/VTI anisotropy estimation by focusing analysis, Part II: application
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چکیده
The workflow for the practical application of the automated focusing analysis in time domain is demonstrated by deriving the TTI anisotropy parameters, epsilon and delta, from the previous VTI work in a small portion of the MC Revival survey located in the Mississippi Canyon area. The improvements are achieved for focusing of the dip events, optimized fault plane position, and imaging for base of salt position.
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