Fundamentals of Applied Geophysics

A must seminar for people working with geophysical data and wanting to improve their knowledge of geophysical principles and techniques. Seminar participants will learn the basic principles that govern geophysical data and how to use those principles to interpret seismic data. Seismic data acquisition and processing will be discussed from the perspective of one who uses seismic data to find and develop oil and gas fields. Techniques of structural and reservoir geophysical interpretation will be explained and examples shown and discussed. Participants will come away with an understanding of the differences and similarities of 2-D and 3-D seismic data as well as an understanding of commonly used seismic interpretation techniques. Workshops throughout the seminar will instruct seminar participants on how to apply the principles and techniques learned in the seminar to finding and developing oil and gas fields.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Gain an understanding of how seismic data are acquired, and how different acquisition techniques affect the final data volume
2. Develop a basic understanding of the various steps used in seismic data processing, and how they affect the final data volume
3. Develop an understanding of the differences and similarities in the way logging devices and seismic data measure subsurface acoustic properties
4. Create an appreciation for the value of calibrated seismic data
5. Gain an understanding of how seismic modeling, seismic trace inversion, AVO and seismic trace attributes are used to find and develop oil and gas fields

This seminar is intended for geologists, engineers, geophysicists new to the industry, processing geophysicists, geo-technicians, geophysical marketing personnel and managers who want a practical understanding of the geophysical principles and techniques that they use in their work.