Qualitative QC at Wells and on Maps for Inversion Predictions

Match the following with their respective functions in the seismic inversion workflow:

Inversion Calibration = Fine-tuning inversion parameters Inversion Analysis = Examining target zone before full inversion Inversion Type Selection = Selecting type of inversion to run Wavelet Scaling = Adjusting wavelet for inversion process

Match the following with their descriptions in the seismic inversion process:

Data Accuracy vs. Model Smoothness = Achieving desired balance in inversion process Parameters Tuning = Adjusting set of parameters based on inversion type and software Misfit Function = Extra function affecting balance of all parameters Seismic Variability = Related to lateral and vertical variability of the solution

Match the following tasks with their roles in the seismic inversion workflow:

Reviewing Inversion Parameter Testing = Ensuring accuracy of parameter testing Exploring Quality Control of Results = Checking reliability of subsurface models Using Inversion Results for Interpretation = Applying results to porosity and facies interpretation Calibrating Inversion Parameters = Fine-tuning parameters before full inversion

Match the following with their importance in the seismic inversion process:

Balance between Data Accuracy and Model Smoothness = Critical for reliable subsurface models Adjusting Single Weight = Can disrupt overall parameter balance Global Parameters for Simultaneous Inversion = Related to seismic, initial model, and solution variability Disruption due to Extra Misfit Function = Affects all parameters in the inversion Signup and view all the answers

Match the seismic inversion challenge with its description:

Limited Resolution = Difficulty in accurately resolving thin layers and small-scale features Non-Uniqueness = Involves solving an inverse problem with multiple similar solutions Seismic data quality = Affected by noise, acquisition limitations, and incomplete coverage Handling Heterogeneity = Challenges in accurately capturing subsurface variations Signup and view all the answers

Match the solution for addressing seismic inversion challenges with their description:

Advanced algorithms = Required for overcoming inversion challenges Integration of multiple data sources = Helps in improving accuracy by combining different information Expertise in interpreting seismic data = Necessary for accurate analysis and interpretation Incorporating additional constraints = Aids in mitigating uncertainties and improving results Signup and view all the answers

Match the summary statement with its implication for inversion studies:

Optimal setting for each inversion parameter = Determining the best configuration for parameters Quality control of final result = Crucial step to ensure compliance with expectations Direct computation of reservoir properties = Utilizing inversion results for property estimation Creating lithology volumes using different techniques = Alternative method for interpreting inversion results Signup and view all the answers

Match the following QC methods with their descriptions:

Quantitative QC = Involves cross-plotting well log and inverted elastic properties for comparison Qualitative QC = Includes comparison of the inversion results to well logs for correct elastic properties Additional Information QC = Uses pre-stack data to discriminate between reservoir lithologies Lateral Variation QC = Calculates maps of mean, maximum, or minimum values of inverted elastic properties for observation of lateral attribute variation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following analysis objectives with their corresponding outputs:

Inversion Interpretation = Defining reservoir properties like porosity and lithology volumes Porosity Estimation = Deriving porosity from inverted P-impedance using linear regression from well logs Lithology Volume Determination = Obtaining relevant outputs from elastic inversion to determine lithology volumes Reservoir Quality Prediction = Creating a 3D porosity volume using probabilistic techniques like Emerge technology Signup and view all the answers

Match the following discriminating parameters with their respective lithologies:

P-Impedance = Coal Vp/Vs Ratio = Pay Sands Simultaneous Inversion Results = Creation of a 3D lithology volume Probabilistic Classification = Takes into account uncertainty for each facies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following visualization tools with their applications:

Cross-Plotting = Comparing well log and inverted versions of elastic properties Creating Maps = Observing lateral variation of attributes and detecting anomalies or imprints Drawing Polygons in Elastic Domain = Obtaining discrimination between different facies based on Ip-Vp/Vs relationships Coloring Wells by Lithology = Overlying wells with colors based on lithology for clear visualization Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

Residuals = The difference between seismic data and synthetic trace generated from inverted properties P-Impedance = Primary impedance model used in seismic inversion Seismic-Synthetic comparison = Evaluating how well the synthetic seismic data matches the actual seismic data Vp/Vs ratio = A seismic attribute used to analyze subsurface properties Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the correct type of data to be checked in inversion quality control:

Spatial and vertical variations coherence = Main results and compliancy with seismic data Geological coherency verification = Inversion results at well locations Comparison between two sets of data = Qualitative assessment in QC Statistical attributes comparison = Quantitative assessment in QC Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tasks with their descriptions in the seismic inversion workflow:

Testing parameters individually = Determining optimal settings for each inversion parameter Applying inversion parameters to the whole area = Quality control to ensure consistency of results over the area of interest Comparing inverted and measured well logs = Assessing impact of parameter changes on inversion results Visually inspecting spatial variations = Examining both spatial and temporal variations in the results Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tools with their purpose in controlling parameter changes:

QC tools integrated into software = Control effect of changing parameters visually Sensitivity analyses and trial runs = Assess impact of parameter changes on inversion results iteratively Thorough testing of interconnected parameters = Determine effect of one parameter at a time Visual comparison of synthetic and seismic traces = Examine difference between synthetic and seismic data Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with their implications on inversion quality control:

Misfit functions interconnected = Minimizing one misfit may lead to increased misfit in others Sparse model achievement = Accompanies significant data mismatch often Significant Fseismic value = Indicates large data mismatch in inversion Low Fcontrast value = Indicates a sparse model achieved Signup and view all the answers

Match the following data attributes with their role in final inversion quality control:

Absolute P-Impedance = One of the main results checked for compliance with expectations Density measurement = Sometimes included in main results for compliance check Residuals calculation = Comparison between seismic data and synthetic traces for quality assessment Relative attributes without low frequency model = Quantitative assessment using statistical attributes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following visual representations with their purpose in Residual QC:

Initial P-Impedance model display = Comparison with Inverted P-Impedance model for anomalies detection Seismic data display = Used to calculate residuals for noise assessment Residual display = Checking unexplained seismic energy after inversion process Comparison between initial model and final result = To analyze imprint of initial model on final results Signup and view all the answers

Match the following issues with their implications on Residual QC:

Presence of primary energy in residuals = Indicates inversion may be too constrained to model all seismic data Inability to explain AVO response in residuals = Highlights alignment issues or strong amplitudes that need attention Detection of unexpected anomalies in elastic properties = Identifying abnormalities not expected after inversion process Appreciation of high-frequency information from seismic data in final results = Understanding contribution of seismic data on final elastic properties Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of assessments with their descriptions:

Qualitative assessment in QC = Comparison between two sets of data visually or statistically Quantitative assessment in QC = Calculating statistical attributes for numerical comparison Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

Seismic Inversion Workflow - Inversion QC = Quality control stage post selection of inversion parameters for consistency check Inversion Quality Controls = Crucial step involving verification of final results' compliance with expectations Signup and view all the answers