Interpreting channel sands with 3C-3D seismic data

Abstract

A 3C-3D seismic survey was acquired over the Blackfoot Field (near Strathmore, Alberta, Canada) in 1995. The survey, sponsored by a group of exploration companies, was planned and conducted by the CREWES Project (Department of Geology and Geophysics, The University of Calgary) and Boyd Exploration Consultants. Simultaneously with the surface data acquisition, a five-level 3-C downhole tool (from Western Atlas International) was deployed in a well, and a 3C-3D VSP was recorded.