Improved Dynamic Correction for Seismic Data Processing: Mitigating the Stretch Effect in NMO Correction

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Publicado en:Geosciences vol. 15, no. 7 (2025), p. 258-277
Autor principal: Cortes-Guerrero, Pedro
Otros Autores: Ortiz-Alemán, Carlos, Urrutia-Fucugauchi Jaime, Lopez-Juarez, Sebastian, Orozco-del Castillo Mauricio Gabriel, Nava-Flores, Mauricio
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Resumen:Seismic data processing is essential in hydrocarbon exploration, with normal moveout (NMO) correction being a pivotal step in enhancing seismic signal quality. However, conventional NMO correction often suffers from the stretch effect, which distorts seismic reflections and degrades data quality, especially in long-offset data. This study addresses the issue by analyzing synthetic models and proposing a nonhyperbolic stretch-free NMO correction technique. The proposed method significantly improves seismic data quality by preserving up to 90% of the original amplitude, maintaining frequency content stability at 30 Hz, and achieving a high reduction of stretch-related distortions. Compared to conventional NMO, our technique results in clearer seismic gathers, enhanced temporal resolution, and more accurate velocity models. These improvements have substantial implications for high-resolution subsurface imaging and precise reservoir characterization.This work offers a robust and computationally efficient solution to a longstanding limitation in seismic processing, advancing the reliability of exploration in geologically complex environments.
ISSN:2076-3263
DOI:10.3390/geosciences15070258
Fuente:Publicly Available Content Database