Abstract
We consider the problem of constructing a wave extrapolation operator in a variable and possibly anisotropic medium. Our construction involves Fourier transforms in space combined with the help of a lowrank approximation of the space-wavenumber wave-propagator matrix. A lowrank approximation implies selecting a small set of representative spatial locations and a small set of representative wavenumbers. We present a mathematical derivation of this method, a description of the lowrank approximation algorithm and numerical examples that confirm the validity of the proposed approach. Wave extrapolation using lowrank approximation can be applied to seismic imaging by reverse-time migration in 3D heterogeneous isotropic or anisotropic media. © 2012 European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 526-536 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Geophysical Prospecting |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 30 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |