Development Of Active Seismic Vector-Wavefield Imaging Technology For Geothermal Applications
Report: Development Of Active Seismic Vector-Wavefield Imaging Technology For Geothermal Applications
Abstract
This report describes the development and testing of vector-wavefield seismic sources that can generate shear (S) waves that may be valuable in geothermal exploration and reservoir characterization. Also described is a 3-D seismic data-processing effort to create images of Rye Patch geothermal reservoir from 3-D sign-bit data recorded over the geothermal prospect. Two seismic sources were developed and tested in this study that can be used to illuminate geothermal reservoirs with S-waves. The first was an explosive package that generates a strong, azimuth-oriented, horizontal force vector when deployed in a conventional shot hole. This vector-explosive source has never been available to industry before. The second source was a dipole formed by operating two vertical vibrators in either a force or phase imbalance. Field data are shown that document the strong S-wave modes generated by these sources.
- Authors
- M. DeAngelo, B.A. Hardage and J. L. Simmons Jr.
- Published
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Citation
M. DeAngelo,B.A. Hardage,J. L. Simmons Jr.. 1999. Development Of Active Seismic Vector-Wavefield Imaging Technology For Geothermal Applications.
(!) : Geothermal Technologies Legacy Collection.
Related Geothermal Exploration Activities
Activities (2)
- Reflection Survey (Deangelo, Et Al., 1999)
- Reflection Survey At Rye Patch Area (Deangelo, Et Al., 1999)