3-D Reverse-time Migration Using Acoustic Wave Equation: An Experience of SEG/EAGE Salt Data Set

Abstract Reverse-time migration has no dip limitations and one of the most promising methods to preserve true amplitudes. We applied 3-D prestack reverse time migration based on a pseudo-spectral implementation of the acoustic wave equation to the SEG/EAGE salt dome synthetic data set. We were able to illuminate sub salt reflectors of the SEG/EAGE salt model that were barely observable in the Kirchhoff migration images. Using the pseudo-spectral modeling technique, we could apply reverse-time migration to the SEG/EAGE data within the core memory, which could be equipped to a personal computer.