A Deterministic Evaluation of eismic Fidelity using Velocity Modeling ...
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Imaged poorly was a fault identified in the western half <strong>of</strong> the survey in the PSTM, but<br />
was focused with detail in the well-based data (Figure 84). The large fault is a normal<br />
fault clearly dipping to the north. Based on this interpretation a counter regional fault is<br />
the controlling fault for Vinton Dome.<br />
6.3.2 Coherence<br />
I used coherence data to identify several channels (Figure 85). These channels are at a<br />
depth that corresponds to the Miocene. To gain a better understanding <strong>of</strong> the depositional<br />
history around the dome needs further interpretation and integration <strong>of</strong> these data.<br />
Details <strong>of</strong> the depositional history help to guide a better understanding <strong>of</strong> the sediment<br />
load that in turn impact the salt tectonics.<br />
6.4 Conclusions and Discussion<br />
To provide the detail needed to image structures and stratigraphy near Vinton Dome<br />
required PSDM, more precisely a PSDM migrated with a well-based sediment velocity<br />
model. Demonstration <strong>of</strong> the improved fidelity achieved through a well-based PSDM<br />
was in the details revealed in small faults and the details imaged in sediments near the<br />
salt dome. I interpreted three areas with a higher degree <strong>of</strong> accuracy than was previously<br />
available, the salt, stratigraphy, and structure.<br />
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