Seismic velocity picking by genetic algorithm

Kou-Yuan Huang, Kai Ju Chen, Jia Rong Yang

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Abstract

We use genetic algorithm (GA) of global optimization method for velocity picking in reflection seismic data. Here, we transfer the velocity picking to a combinatorial optimization problem. The local peaks in time-velocity seismic semblance image are ordered in a sequence with time first, then velocity. We define a fitness function that includes the total semblance of picked points and constraints on the number of picked points, interval velocity, and velocity slope. GA can find an individual with the maximum of fitness function and get the picked points to form the best polyline. We have Nankai real seismic data in the experiments. We use sequential method to find the best parameter settings of GA. The picking result by GA is good and close to the human picking result. The result of velocity picking by GA is used for the normal move-out (NMO) correction and stacking. The stacking result shows that the signal is enhanced. This method can improve the seismic data processing and interpretation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2013 - Proceedings
Pages1548-1551
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 33rd IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2013 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Duration: 21 Jul 201326 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)

Conference

Conference2013 33rd IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2013
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne, VIC
Period21/07/1326/07/13

Keywords

  • common midpoint (CMP) gather
  • genetic algorithm
  • normal move-out (NMO) correction
  • seismic velocity picking
  • sequential method

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