Finite-difference solution of the eikonal equation using an efficient, first-arrival, wavefront tracking scheme

  • S. Cao
  • , S. Greenhalgh

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Abstract

First-break traveltimes can be accurately computed by the finite-difference solution of the eikonal equation using a new corner-node discretization scheme. It offers accuracy advantages over the traditional cell-centered node scheme. A substantial efficiency improvement is achieved by the incorporation of a wave-front tracking algorithm based on the construction of a minimum traveltime tree. -from Authors

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)632-643
Number of pages12
JournalGeophysics
Volume59
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geochemistry and Petrology

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