basic geophysics

Course Description

This course is basic overview of geophysics emphasizing Seismic methods for Exploration, Development and Reservoir Mananagement: Topics Covered 1 SI-handout and SEG-polarity 2 Introduction Potential Field Methods 3 Gravity 4 Magnetics 5 Basic surveying 6 Seismic history 7 Seismic Fundamentals part 1 8 Seismic Fundamentals part 2 9 Seismic Fundamentals - exercises 10 Sampling and resolution 11 Land-acquisition 12 Marine-acquisition 13 Processing – a summary 14 Well geophysics 15 Structural interpretation 16 Stratigraphic interpretation 17 Time to depth conversion 18 Quantitative interpretation 19 Introduction shear wave exploration 20 Direct hydrocarbon indications

 

 

Audience

Geophysicists (entry level) and Geologists and engineers who need basic introduction to Geophysics

Prerequisites

Knowledge of Applied Petroleum Geology

Course Schedule

1	Introduction Introduction Potential Field methods History of seismic methods Wave Propagation - 1
2	Wave Propagation - 2 Seismic acquisition - land Seismic acquisition - marine Basic surveying
3	Summary of seismic processing Well geophysics & synthetics Structural interpretation
4	Stratigraphic interpretation Introduction 3D interpretation Time to Depth Conversion
5	Quantitative Interpretation Introduction shear waves Wrap-up

Instructor

Dr. Gerhard Diephuis

Instructors may vary based on location and schedule.

Classes

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