Question: Update the processing flow shown in Figure 1.8 by finding and reading at least two papers published within the past 10 years. What happened to

Update the processing flow shown in Figure 1.8 by finding and reading at least two papers published within the past 10 years. What happened to those processing steps in Figure 1.8 that are missing from your updated processing flow?

Figure 1.8

a. Data Conditioning Input: Field tapes 1. Gain removal G-1(r) 2. Source

a. Data Conditioning Input: Field tapes 1. Gain removal G-1(r) 2. Source array stack 3. Source correction (Vibroseis, etc.) 4. True amplitude recovery 5. Trace editing 6. Wavelet deconvolution 7. Reverberation deconvolution 8. CDP sorting Output: CDP file b. Parameter Analysis Input: CDP file 1. Statics correction 2. Stacking velocity analysis 3. Residual statics analysis / Velocity interpretation 4. QC stack Output: CDP, statics, & velocity files c. Data Enhancement Input: CDP, statics, & velocity files 1. NMO & statics corrections 2. CDP stack 3. Earth absorption compensation 4. Time variant band-pass filtering 5. Display of time section Output: Time section d. Migration / Depth Conversion Input: CDP & velocity files 1. Time migration 2. Migration velocity analysis 3. Time migration & depth conversion 4. Depth migration Output: Migrated volumes e. Modeling & Interpretation Produce reservoir models based on seismic, geology, & well data f. Exploration Decision Making 1. Where, when, & how to drill? 2. Analysis risks & economics

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