3-D prestack wave-equation migration of North Sea common-azimuth data
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3-D prestack common-azimuth depth migration has strong potential for accurately imaging complex media and correctly handling multi-pathing. Here, we apply the technique to a North Sea real data containing a salt dome. The results obtained demonstrate the suitability of the method for complex media. A detailed analysis of associated angle-domain common-image gathers shows opportunities for improving the velocity model.
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