SEG Books

1.

Geological Interpretation of Aeromagnetic Data

David J. Isles and Leigh R. Rankin
In addition to covering the basic physics of magnetic anomalies and chemistry of magnetization
in rocks, this book (PDF on CD) features three expansively worked examples illustrating the
integration of aeromagnetics and geology in terrains ranging from Archaean ‘granite-greenstone'
to Phanerozoic sedimentary basins. It generously illustrates modern imagery and the basic steps
in the integration and interpretation process. Based on the short course "Geological Interpretation
and Structural Analysis of Aeromagnetic Data" conducted by the authors since 1995, the book
provides readers with the basic qualitative observation and interpretation skills necessary for
integration of aeromagnetics with geology. It is suited to both explorers and mappers and covers
the basic targeting concepts used in mineral, hydrocarbon, and groundwater exploration. A
practical manual for aeromagnetic interpretation, this book is written primarily for geologists and
was copublished by ASEG and SEG.

PDF on CD version: SEG Members US$88, List US$1

2.

Practical Applications of Time-lapse Seismic Data

David H. Johnston
Time-lapse (4D) seismic technology is a key enabler for improved hydrocarbon recovery and
more cost-effective field operations. Practical Applications of Time-lapse Seismic Data (SEG
Distinguished Instructor Series No. 16) shows how 4D seismic data are used for reservoir
surveillance, how they provide valuable insight on dynamic reservoir properties such as fluid
saturation, pressure, and temperature, and how they add value to reservoir management. The
material, based on the 2013 SEG Distinguished Instructor Short Course, includes discussions of
reservoir-engineering concepts and rock physics critical to the understanding of 4D data, along
with topics in 4D seismic acquisition and processing. A primary focus of the book is
interpretation and data integration. Case-study examples are used to demonstrate key concepts
and are drawn on to demonstrate the range of interpretation methods currently employed by
industry and the diversity of geologic settings and production scenarios in which 4D is making a
difference. Time-lapse seismic interpretation is inherently integrative, drawing on geophysical,
geologic, and reservoir-engineering data and concepts. As a result, this book should be of interest
to individuals from all subsurface disciplines.

Print version: SEG Members US$45, List US$58

E-book version: SEG Members US$38, List US$49, Students US$30

Table of Contents (487kb PDF)

3.
 Fundamentals of
Gravity Exploration
By Thomas R. LaFehr and Misac N. Nabighian
Fundamentals of Gravity Exploration (Geophysical Monograph Series No. 17) covers a full
range of gravity-exploration topics, including first principles, field instrumentation and
operations, rock densities and density contrasts, data reduction, methods of interpretation, and
geologic examples. The subject matter includes inversion and an appendix on the Fourier
transform. This book will help students to efficiently gain knowledge and appreciation for the
method, and it will provide experienced earth scientists with a valuable addition to their
exploration libraries, both for reference and understanding of this important method.
 Print version: SEG Members US$69, List US$89

E-book version: SEG Members US$59, List US$76, Students US$47

Table of Contents (270kb PDF)

4.

3D Seismic Survey
Design, second edition
By Gijs J. O. Vermeer
Since the first edition of 3D Seismic Survey Design appeared in 2002, seismic data acquisition
has seen many changes, most of which have been captured in this second edition. This book by
Gijs Vermeer describes in detail the properties of 3D acquisition geometries and shows how
these properties naturally lead to the 3D symmetric sampling approach to 3D survey design.
Many examples from the literature are used to illustrate good and less good choices of
acquisition parameters. The link between survey parameters and noise suppression as well as
imaging is an intrinsic part of the contents. This book should be of great interest to the designer
of 3D seismic surveys, but also to every geophysicist who uses 3D seismic data to retrieve
accurate information on the properties of the subsurface.

Print version: SEG Members US$119, List US$148

E-book version: SEG Members US$101, List US$126, Students US$81

Table of Contents (47kb PDF)

5.

First Steps in Seismic Interpretation

By Donald A. Herron
In his classic text Seismic Prospecting for Oil, C. Hewitt Dix remarked that the correlation of one
reflection record with another, that is, the interpretation of seismic data, is a procedure that "can
hardly be described in words." First Steps in Seismic Interpretation (Geophysical Monograph
Series No. 16) is a book about fundamental concepts and practices of seismic interpretation that
attempts to achieve such a description. Intended for beginning interpreters, this book approaches
interpretation via synthesis of concepts and practical applications rather than through formal
treatment of basic physics and geology. It is based on Don Herron's personal experience as a
seismic interpreter and is organized along the lines of notes from interpretation classes that he
designed and teaches.

Print version: SEG Members US$49, List US$62

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Table of Contents (803kb PDF)

6.
 Multicomponent Seismic Technology
By Bob A. Hardage, Michael V. DeAngelo, Paul E. Murray, and Diana Sava
Much has changed since SEG published a comprehensive book on multicomponent seismic
technology in 1991. The current volume, Multicomponent Seismic Technology (SEG
Geophysical References Series No. 18), brings the subject up to the present. Emphasis is placed
on practical applications of multicomponent seismic technology, with chapters dedicated to data-
acquisition procedures, data-processing strategies, techniques for depth registering P and S data,
rock-physics principles, joint interpretations of P and S data, and numerous case histories that
demonstrate the value of multicomponent data for evaluating onshore and offshore prospects. All
forms of multicomponent seismic data are considered — three component, four component, and
nine component. Interpretation focuses on elastic wavefield seismic stratigraphy, in which a
seismic interpreter gives the same weight to S-wave data as to P-wave data when defining
seismic sequences and seismic facies. S-wave splitting in fractured media and other key
theoretical concepts are supported by numerous data examples. The book will be of interest to
researchers in multicomponent seismic technology and to explorationists who have to locate and
exploit energy resources. The book will be appreciated by those who shun mathematical theory
because it explains principles and concepts with real data rather than with mathematical
equations.

Print version: SEG Members US$79, List US$99

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Table of Contents (564kb PDF)

7.

Interpretation of Three-Dimensional Seismic Data, 7th Edition

By Alistair R. Brown
Interpretation of Three-Dimensional Seismic Data is the definitive, and now classic, text on the
subject. Conceived in 1979 and first published in 1986, the book helps geoscientists extract more
information from their seismic data and improve the quality of their interpretations (James D.
Robertson). The prime focus of the book continues to be the synergy between 3D seismic data
and the workstation. The author passionately addresses the widespread problem of data under-
utilization. Two new chapters and several new sections have been added in the Seventh Edition,
but basic data understanding continues to be stressed.

Print version: SEG Members US$84, List US$115

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Table of Contents (952kb PDF)

8.

Seismic Acquisition from Yesterday to Tomorrow

By Julien Meunier
During the last few years, seismic acquisition has gone through a phase of fast acceleration,
attested to by the development of wide-azimuth surveys, the continuous increase in channel
count, and the progress in simultaneous shooting. These developments, made possible by
technological advancements today, will enable the production of clearer seismic images
tomorrow. Seismic Acquisition from Yesterday to Tomorrow (SEG Distinguished Instructor
Series No. 14), the companion book for the 2011 SEG/EAGE Distinguished Instructor Short
Course, offers a reflection on this evolution. It starts with a short historical overview, followed
by discussions of signal and noise. The core of the book is the relationship between acquisition
parameters and seismic-image quality. It will provide geoscientists and all those interested in
seismic images with the still unconventional view of seismic data acquisition as the first
component of seismic imaging.

Print version: SEG Members US$45, List US$58

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Table of Contents (764kb PDF)

9.
 Numerical Modeling
of Seismic Wave Propagation: Gridded Two-way Wave-equation Methods
Edited by Johan O. A. Robertsson, Joakim O. Blanch, Kurt Nihei, and Jeroen Tromp
Modeling of seismic wave propagation is a core component in almost every aspect of exploration
seismology, ranging from survey design methods to imaging and inversion algorithms. The last
and only time SEG published a reprint volume on numerical modeling was in 1990. Since then,
the last two decades has seen a step change in the application and use of "full wave
equation" modeling methods enabled by the tremendous increase in available computational
power. Full waveform inversion, reverse time migration and 3D elastic finite-difference
synthetic data generation are examples of modeling applications that are currently having a
fundamental impact on our business. In Numerical Modeling of Seismic Wave Propagation:
Gridded Two-way Wave-equation Methods, readers will find many of the well-known and
referenced papers from the exploration seismic community as well as some of the key papers that
have impacted other fields of seismology. Because the modeling literature is huge, we have
limited the scope of the reprint volume to papers over the last two decades on modeling methods
based on the full wave equation. The reprint volume will be of particular interest to researchers
and practitioners interested in modeling methods and their applications.

Print version: SEG Members US$99, List US$129

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Table of Contents (67kb PDF)

10.

Hydrocarbon Seepage: From Source to Surface

Edited by Fred Aminzadeh, Timothy B. Berge, and David L. Connolly
With the increased resolution power of many geophysical methods, we are seeing direct evidence
of seeps on a wide variety of data, including conventional seismic. New methods and technology
have also evolved to better measure and detect seeps and their artifacts and reservoir charge and
to map migration and remigration routes. In addition, detection of seepage is important for
minimizing the risks associated with shallow gas drilling hazards, ensuring platform stability,
and preventing well blow-outs. This volume (SEG Geophysical Developments Series No. 16) is
organized into three sections, each with a different focus. The first section, "Descriptions and
Observations of Seeps," includes field studies, observations of seep environments, migration
systems, and use of modern sampling techniques. The second section, "Science of Seepage —
Methodology," discusses new techniques including DNA sampling, use of biomarkers, neural
network analysis, and remote multispectral analysis. The final section, "Implications of Seeps,"
shows how seeps may be used to reduce prospect risk and assess risk elements such as trap seal
and fault leakage. This volume, copublished by SEG and AAPG, is intended to be a landmark
reference for understanding seep occurrences and demonstrating the development and use of new
technologies to image them with a focus on exploration and field development applications. It
will be a valuable reference to geologists, geophysicists, and petroleum engineers everywhere.

Print version: SEG Members US$65, List US$99

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Table of Contents (46kb PDF)

11.
Geophysical Characterization of Gas Hydrates
Author(s)/Editor(s):edited by: Michael Riedel, Eleanor C. Willoughby, and Satinder Chopra
ISBN(13):9781560802181
Catalog #:135A
Year published:2010
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Product Description:

This SEG publication, Geophysical Characterization of Gas Hydrates (Geophysical

Developments No. 14), is the first book on the topic that focuses on documenting various types
of geophysical studies that are carried out for the detection and mapping of gas hydrates. The
editors have organized 20 papers as individual chapters into five sections, along with a brief
introductory chapter for each section. The book will be of interest to geophysicists, petroleum
geologists, geochemists and those enthusiastic minds who seek the unknown in the field of
energy resources.

An e-book version is available at: http://library.seg.org/doi/book/10.1190/1.9781560802197.

Dictionary of Petroleum Exploration, Drilling and Production, Second

Edition
Norman J. Hyne, Ph.D.

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Norman Hyne's comprehensive upstream dictionary has been thorougly updated, with more than 8,000
new definitions and entries. Covering everything in the upstream oil and gas sector, this new second
edition also covers land, legal, accounting and finance terms.

Written in easy-to-understand language with more than 100 illustrations, the second edition of Dr.
Hyne's dictionary offers the ultimate book for everyone regardless of technical background.
Contents:

 Rotary drilling rig

 Deviated well terminology
 Geological map symbols
 Horizontal well terminology
 Stratigraphic column
 Rotary table
 Rotary drilling rig
 Wireline logging
 Beam pumping unit
 Blowout preventers
 Declined curve chart

2nd edition
Product Code:1248

Author:Norman J. Hyne, Ph.D.

Publisher:PennWell

Release Date:Mar 20, 2014

ISBN:978-1-59370-313-4

Media:Hardcover

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Geophysics Today: A Survey of the Field

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Geophysics Under Stress
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Geostatics for Seismic Data Integration in Earth Models

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Methods and Applications in Reservoir Geophysics

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Concepts and Applications in 3D Seismic Imaging - DVD

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Geologic Applications of Gravity and Magnetics: Case Histories

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Digital Imaging and Deconvolution:The ABCs of Seismic Expl.

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Getting Started in 3-D Seismic Technology

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Reservoir Geophysics: Applications
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Seismic Attribute Mapping of Structure and Stratigraphy-DVD

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Seismic Data Analysis - DVD
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Surface Exploration Case Histories: DVD

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Classics of Elastic Wave Theory

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Concepts and Applications in 3D Seismic Imaging

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Expanded Abstracts/ Current Series 2007 San Antonio
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Seismic Attributes for Prospect ID and Reservoir Characterization

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Introduction to Petroleum Seismology

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Near-Surface Geophysics
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Seismic True-Amplitude Imaging

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Understanding Seismic Anisotropy/Explor. Exploitatio - DVD

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3D Seismic Imaging
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CREWES BrAVO AVO & Inversion Collection 08
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Insights and Methods for 4D Reservoir Char - DVD

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Exploration Geophysics-Petro Industry/Geoscience-Geophysic Timeline

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Elements of 3-D Seismology, second edition

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Reflections in the Field: Commemorating the 75th Anniv/SEG

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Fundamentals of Geophysical Interpretation

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Petroleum Systems of Deepwater Settings

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Problems in Exploration Seismology and Their Solutions
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Seismic Amplitude Interpretation - DVD

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DWLS Well Log Chart Book CD ROM Set

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Geostatistics for Seismic Data Integration in Earth Models

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Hardrock Seismic Exploration
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Geology and Warfare

P.F. Rose and C.P. Nathanail

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This book records some of the lessons learned from military experience in the two great wars—
and the subsequent fifty years of "peace" which ended the 20th century. It also complements
recent perspectives from the United States of America which show how in warfare military
geologists irrespective of nationality have traditionally pursued five main categories of work
(tactical and strategic terrain analysis, fortifications and tunnelling, resource acquisition, defense
installations, and field construction and logistics). It shows how in peacetime military geologists
train for wartime operations and may be involved in peacekeeping and nation-building
deployments.

Chapters describe how the influence of geology and geologists on military operations is more
deeply rooted in history than commonly perceived; how military applications of geology were
first and more quickly appreciated in Europe rather than in the United States; and how
geotechnical expertise which now supports NATO--the North Atlantic Treaty Organization--
owes much to battlefield experience gained by British and more especially German military
geologists during the two world wars.

European customers, please order direct from the Geological Society, +44-(0)1225-445046.

Product Code:215

Author:P.F. Rose and C.P. Nathanail

Publisher:Geological Society of London

Release Date:Aug 18, 2000

ISBN:1862390657

Media:Hardback
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Reflection Coefficients & Azimuthal AVO Analysis

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3D Seismic Exploration
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SEG-UKOOA Ancillary Data Standard

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Seismic Amplitude Interpretation

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Seismic Data Analysis (2 Volumes)
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The Boundary Element Method in Geophysics

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Applied Seismic Anisotropy: Theory, background & Field

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Planning Land 3-D Seismic Surveys (CD-ROM only)

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Planning Land 3-D Seismic Surveys (plus CD-ROM)

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Seismic and Acoustic Velocities in Reservoir Rocks Vol.3

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Seismic Wave Propagation: Collected Works of J.E. White

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Processing Near-Surface Seismic Reflection Data - CD-ROM
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The Seismic Velocity Model as an Interpretation Asset

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A Handbook for Seismic Data Acquisition in Exploration

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Carbonate Seismology
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Applications of 3-D Seismic Data to Exploration and Prod

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VSP Interpretive Processing: Theory and Practice

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DMO Processing
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Shell Processing Support Format for Land 3 D Survey

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Introduction to Seismic Inversion Methods

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Digital Processing of Geophysical Data- A Review

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SI Metric System of Units & SEG Tentative Metric Standard
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Pitfalls in Seismic Interpretation

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Elementary Gravity and Magnetics for Geologists and Seismologists

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Seismic Filtering
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