Vibroseis deconvolution: a comparison of cross‐correlation and frequency‐domain sweep deconvolution

Abstract

Ideally, traditional vibroseis processing produces a band‐limited zero‐phase Klauder wavelet through cross‐correlation of the sweep with the recorded signal. An alternative wavelet processing method involves deconvolving the sweep from the recorded vibroseis trace. This deconvolution can be achieved through frequency‐domain division. We compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of sweep deconvolution versus cross‐correlation on synthetic and real data.