Course - Seismic Wave Propagation - TPG4125
TPG4125 - Seismic Wave Propagation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Elastic waves. Basics of theory of elasticity. Wave equation and eikonal equation. Amplitudes and traveltimes. Converted waves, multiple reflected waves, diffracted waves, head waves and diving waves. Attenuation and velocity dispersion. Homogeneous and heterogeneous models. Multi-layered models. Reflection and transmission at interface. Anisotropic models and anisotropy parameters. Theory of effective medium. Basics of seismic data processing and seismic imaging.
Learning outcome
Ingress: This course will provide an overview and a theoretical understanding of how seismic waves propagate in the earth, especially with regard to applications of reflection seismic.
Knowledge: Students should understand how seismic waves propagate in a medium and how a seismic acquisition is set up to measure the transmitted waves. In addition, students should have an overview of how seismic processing is performed. Students should understand how seismic data processing and interpretation is related to digitalization and sustainability of society.
Skills: Students should be able to interpret seismic shots and CMP-gathers with respect to different wave types. Students should also have an overview of different theories and concepts used in seismic wave propagation.
General competence: Students should have a basic knowledge in seismic wave propagation as a basis for more advanced courses on the subject.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory exercises. Lectures are held in English if international master's students attend the course. The course is evaluated by a reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the form of assessment may be changed from written to oral examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
Course TPG4100 Physics and Geophysics.
Course materials
Sheriff and Geldart: Exploration Seismology, Cambridge.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIG4020 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Seismics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2023-11-28 09:00 PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 2 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"