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The Art and Science of Seismic Interpretation

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Authors:
  1. Christopher L. Liner

    1. Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA

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  2. T. A. (Mac) McGilvery

    1. Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA

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  • Offers unique discussions on the subject of seismic interpretation
  • Explains the connection between seismic interpretation, geology, and hydrocarbon exploration and production
  • Aimed at at non-geophysicist professionals in the energy industry

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences (BRIEFSEARTH)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Seismic Geophysics

    • Christopher L. Liner, T. A. (Mac) McGilvery
    Pages 1-40

  3. Historical Overview of Petroleum and Seismology

    • Christopher L. Liner, T. A. (Mac) McGilvery
    Pages 41-56

  4. Seismic Interpretation in Petroleum Exploration

    • Christopher L. Liner, T. A. (Mac) McGilvery
    Pages 57-96

  5. Seismic Interpretation in Petroleum Development

    • Christopher L. Liner, T. A. (Mac) McGilvery
    Pages 97-107

  6. Summary

    • Christopher L. Liner, T. A. (Mac) McGilvery
    Pages 109-111

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 113-116
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About this book

This book demystifies that art and science of seismic interpretation for those with and without formal geophysical training. From geologists to managers and investors, The Art and Science of Seismic Interpretation is a guide to what seismic data is, how it is interpreted, and what it can deliver.

Reviews

“In my opinion, this book is very well written. … this book helps experts with distinct backgrounds better appreciate each other’s contributions. … I consider it valuable and enjoyable for even the most experienced geoscientists. In essence, it is a reminder of the amazing wealth of knowledge contained in seismic data and that the key to unlocking its true potential is an integrated approach that spans many disciplines. I highly recommended this book to be on every geoscientist’s literature listing.” (Andreas Rüger, The Leading Edge, Vol. 41 (4), April, 2022)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA

    Christopher L. Liner, T. A. (Mac) McGilvery

About the authors

Professor Christopher L. Liner is the Maurice F. Storm Endowed Chair of Petroleum Geology and Department Chair of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas, former President of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, author of the book “Elements of 3D Seismology, Second Edition,” and has held positions at Conoco, The University of Tulsa, Saudi Aramco and the University of Houston. He specializes in hydrocarbon exploration, reservoir characterization, advanced seismic interpretation methods, seismic data analysis and processing, and near surface geophysics.



Thomas A. (Mac) McGilvery has 30 years industry experience with significant work in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, North Slope Alaska, and Ouachita-Arkoma region mid-continent U.S.A. He spent four years on a corporate exploration review team evaluating all pre-drill exploration prospects in a worldwide portfolio. Dr. McGilvery has a PhD in sequence stratigraphy and clastic depositional systems and has taught numerous in-house and industry short courses. Currently he is an Adjunct Professor in the Geoscience Department at the University of Arkansas specializing in seismic/sequence stratigraphy, clastic depositional systems, and petroleum geology.


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