INTERPRETATION OF SEISMIC PROFILES

Course objectives

Developing competences and expected learning outcomes Educational goals: To provide basic knowledge about acquisition and processing of seismic reflection data, appropriate skills to support data interpretation, and methodologies for the development of geological models. Learning outcomes: Integrated interpretation of seismic reflection data, constrained by the available well data, also based on software packages by academic licences.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Contents first part Theory Principles of seismic method. Acquisition and processing. Seismic attributes and facies. Sequence stratigraphy (basic concepts). Second part interpretation Well log and secimic tied. Seismic interpretation of 2D and 3D seimic lines and volumes. Velocity data management. Time - depth conversion. Structural maps. 3 D modelling.
Prerequisites
Geodynamics and sedimentary basins, Geophysical methods.
Books
Pdf handouts
Teaching mode
lessons and practice in class
Frequency
Given the strong practical nature of the course, attendance is strongly recommended.
Exam mode
The student will have to comment and interpret a seismic line proposed by the professor, followed by some theoretical questions. The evaluation is based on the acquired knowledge of the theoretical concepts and on the ability to orient oneself in the interpretation of the proposed seismic line. Essential knowledge Principles of seismic surveying. Methodologies for the interpretation of seismic reflection data.
Bibliography
KEAREY P. & BROOKS M. (1991) – An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration. Ed. Blackwell Scientific Publication. BADLEY M. (1985) – Practical Seismic Interpretation. Ed. D. Reidel Publishing Company (Co-publication with IHRDC) MCQUILLIN, BACON & BARCLAY – An introduction to seismic interpretation. Gulf Publishing Company
Lesson mode
lessons and practice in class
Alessia CONTI Lecturers' profile
  • Lesson code1056175
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseExploration Geology
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDGEO/03
  • CFU6