Dynamic aspects of apparent attenuation and wave localization in layered media

  • Matthew M. Haney
  • , Kasper Van Wijk

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Abstract

We present a theory for multiply-scattered waves in layered media which takes into account wave interference. The inclusion of interference in the theory leads to a new description of the phenomenon of wave localization and its impact on the apparent attenuation of seismic waves. We use the theory to estimate the localization length at a CO2 sequestration site in New Mexico at sonic frequencies (2 kHz) by performing numerical simulations with a model taken from well logs. Near this frequency, we find a localization length of roughly 180 m, leading to a localization-induced quality factor Q of 360.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008
PublisherSociety of Exploration Geophysicists
Pages2963-2967
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781605607856
StatePublished - 2018
Event78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 9 Nov 200814 Nov 2008

Publication series

Name78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008

Conference

Conference78th Society of Exploration Geophysicists International Exposition and Annual Meeting, SEG 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period9/11/0814/11/08

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