Inversion of reflection data for layered media: a review of exact methods

Summary. This paper is a summary of known exact methods for inferring the acoustical impedance of a horizontally layered medium from its reflection response to a vertical sound signal. It includes reviews of linear and nonlinear methods in the time and frequency domains.

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