Course content

The course gives a theoretical overview of methodology for seismic depth imaging and modeling and an introduction to numerical implementation of seismic depth imaging and modeling algorithms on parallell computers. The following subjects are covered: one- and two-way wave equations, finite-difference modeling, full waveform inversion, reverse time migration, explicit migration operators, screen migration operators, fourier-finite difference migration operators and migration velocity analysis. The numerical implementation and practical performance of selected algorithms are studied and demonstrated using both synthetic and real seismic datasets.

Learning outcome

The students are expected to develop an understanding of the theory of seismic imaging and modeling, knowledge of how the theory is numericaly implemented and the application to synthetic and real seismic data.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and computer based exercises.

Required previous knowledge

MSc in geophysics or approval by lecturer.

Course materials

Selected papers

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