Figure 2a and 2b illustrates a center-shot, wiggle-trace seismogram. The shot offset is 34 m, and the geophone interval is 48 m. Three prominent reflections are indicated by arrows. 2. Assuming these are the only reflections present, determine rms velocities, interval velocities and unit thicknesses. Show all necessary calculations Time (ms) 300 400 009 } Distance (m) لیا 21888 Reflections Figure 2a Center-shot wiggle trace seismogram. Reflections for analysis are indicated by arrows.

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Figure 2a and 2b illustrates a center-shot, wiggle-trace seismogram. The shot offset is 34
m, and the geophone interval is 48 m. Three prominent reflections are indicated by
Refl hons
arrows.
2. Assuming these are the only reflections present, determine rms velocities, interval
and unit thicknesses. Show all necessary calculations
velocities
Time (ms)
100
200
300
400
500
009
418.
370-
322
274
Distance (m)
138139
WANA
(a)
Ex
Reflections
Figure 2a Center-shot wiggle trace seismogram. Reflections for analysis are indicated by
arrows.
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 2a and 2b illustrates a center-shot, wiggle-trace seismogram. The shot offset is 34 m, and the geophone interval is 48 m. Three prominent reflections are indicated by Refl hons arrows. 2. Assuming these are the only reflections present, determine rms velocities, interval and unit thicknesses. Show all necessary calculations velocities Time (ms) 100 200 300 400 500 009 418. 370- 322 274 Distance (m) 138139 WANA (a) Ex Reflections Figure 2a Center-shot wiggle trace seismogram. Reflections for analysis are indicated by arrows.
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