Ray hit analysis method and its application to complex upper crustal structure survey

Introduction In the beginning of this century, along with the fast progress of seismic observation instru- ments in active source deep seismic sounding, the capability and efficiency for seismic data gath- ering has been greatly improved in China. In some key prospecting region, it takes comparatively short period today to collect artificial earthquake data with high densely covered receivers and shots, which makes it very practicable to probe into the fine crustal structures in complicated te…

Ray hit analysis method and its application to complex upper crustal structure survey

Based on the results obtained from Pg wavefront imaging in active source deep seismic sounding, we propose a new ray hit analysis method for high-resolution seismic refraction profile data processing. This method can be used to further determine possible refraction interface, especially spatial location of basement and its pattern characteristics in complex upper crustal structure region, making data processing for high-resolution refraction profiles more fine. We use this method to study the crystalline basement structure of east part of A’nyemaqên suite zone at northeast side of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and the basement patterns as well as its spreading features at the east part of Anemaqen suite zone and its adjacent region were determined. Contribution No. 0510, Geophysical Exploration Center, China Earthquake Administration.