Abstract In tomographic statics seismic data processing, it is crucial to determine an optimum base for a near-surface model. In this paper, we consider near-surface model base determination as a global optimum problem. Given information from uphole shooting and the first-arrival times from a surface seismic survey, we present a near-surface velocity model construction method based on a Monte-Carlo sampling scheme using a layered equivalent medium assumption. Compared with traditional least-squares first-arrival tomography, this scheme can delineate a clearer, weathering-layer base, resulting in a better implementation of datuming correction. Examples using synthetic and field data are used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.
This research was funded by the National Science VIP specialized project of China (Grant No. 2011ZX05025-001-03) and by the National Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 41274117).
Cite this article:
YANG Kai,ZHOU Xing,LI Hui et al. Near-surface velocity model construction based on a Monte-Carlo scheme[J]. APPLIED GEOPHYSICS, 2012, 9(4): 475-482.
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