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3D microseismic moment tensor focal mechanism simulation by finite difference method

  • H. J. Li*
  • , R. Q. Wang
  • , S. Y. Cao
  • , J. Q. Yu
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Seismic simulation is an effective way to reveal the characters of wavefields, records and the medium. While most of them simulate wave propagation with explosive source, which is a kind of simple source. The condition of fracturing is more complicated and with more kinds of focal mechanisms. Here, we demonstrate a method to add different sources by modifying predecessor's equation and analyzing the differences between ISO, DC and CLVD on wavefields and records. The method is to combine the seismic moment tensor theory raised by Aki and Richard with staggered-grid finite difference method. The equations of sources adding and difference schemes are listed in paper. Through the results of forwarding, the characters of focal mechanisms are shown up in Vx component. These conclusions may be useful to distinguish the type of fracture in actual data. It will be helpful to gain insight into understanding the process of fracturing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication76th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2014
Subtitle of host publicationExperience the Energy - Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2014
PublisherEAGE Publishing BV
Pages1121-1125
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781632666949
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

Name76th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2014: Experience the Energy - Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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