2005_SEG_Singleton.pdf

Evaluation of an Inelastic (Q) Synthetic Seismic Generator Scott Singleton*, Rock Solid Images, and Jack Dvorkin, Stanford University and Rock Solid Images Summary A large number of Q algorithms exist for both Q prediction and Q compensation which require analysis using both real and synthetic seismic data. A methodology was devised to check the accuracy and validity of these algorithms, and is dependent on the creation of a reasonably accurate Q log and an accurate synthetic which shows the effects of various wave propagation phenomenon.