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Traditionally
the term 'Rock Physics' has referred to the
theoretical study (supported by laboratory
measurements on rock core) of the nature and
relationships of rock parameters.
In
the oil and gas industry, however, it is
increasingly being used to describe the whole
range of techniques from which rock properties
are directly inferred from seismic data.
Over
the past 10 years, detailed rock physics models
have become relevant to reservoir description
owing to the widespread use of 3D seismic as well
as the considerable enhancements in the fidelity
of seismic acquisition and processing.
In
oil and gas production, the development of
time-lapse (4D) seismic monitoring techniques
owes its origin to these developments, and in
exploration the nature of the connections between
models and the seismic response is a critical
factor in the perception of risk on prospects.
Rock
physics provides a range of very cost-effective
technologies for evaluation and risk assessment
prior to the considerable investments of
drilling. As such this technology is a key
component of the decision making and value-adding
process in oil and gas exploitation.
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