Software for Processing and Interpretation of Single-Channel Seismic Reflection Data

Area of Science:

• Geophysics
• Seismic Data Processing
• Geological Interpretation

Background:

• Single-channel seismic data (Sub-Bottom, Boomer, Sparker) in SEG-Y format require specialized processing for accurate geological interpretation.
• Existing software may lack flexible filtering and comparative analysis tools for seismic data enhancement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a user-friendly Python application for processing and interpreting single-channel seismic data.
• To provide tools for applying, comparing, and refining various filters and corrections to raw seismic data.
• To improve geological visualization and seismic interpretation through enhanced data processing.

Main Methods:

• The application processes seismic files in SEG-Y format.
• It offers an interface for applying and manipulating various filters and corrections to raw seismic data.
• Comparative analysis of filtered results against original data allows for parameter optimization.

Main Results:

• The software enables iterative filtering to reinforce geophysical/geological features of interest.
• Filtered seismic section images can be alternately selected during horizon mapping for comprehensive interpretation.
• Export functionality for mapped reflectors, filtered images, and section positions in CSV, PNG, and DXF formats is provided.

Conclusions:

• This Python-based application offers a robust solution for single-channel seismic data processing and interpretation.
• The flexible filtering and visualization tools enhance the accuracy and efficiency of geological interpretation.
• The program's public domain availability under a GPL license promotes wider accessibility and use in geoscientific research.