3-D reverse-time migration using acoustic wave equation: An experience of SEG/EAGE salt data set

Reverse-time migration has no dip limitations and one of the most promising methods to preserve true amplitudes. We applied 3-D prestack reverse time migration based on a pseudo-spectral implementation of the acoustic wave equation to the SEG/EAGE salt dome synthetic data set. We were able to illuminate sub salt reflectors of the SEG/EAGE salt model that were barely observable in the Kirchhoff migration images. Using the pseudo-spectral modeling technique, we could implement reverse-time migration within the core memory, which could be equipped to a personal computer.