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4 Geometry of Seismic Waves by Joseph Fanai is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This chapter discusses the geometry of seismic waves using a geometrical-optics approach to relate traveltime to the locations of reflecting and refracting interfaces. It covers the interpretation of reflection data, the effects of velocity changes on raypaths, and methods for determining the position of reflecting beds in seismic surveying. Key concepts include normal moveout, dip moveout, and the mathematical relationships governing these phenomena.

Author
Joseph Fanai
Language
EN