Method for Horizon Calibration of Seismic Exploration Data of Baicheng West Area

Authors

  • Yuqing Chen

    Xinjiang Yaxin Coal-Bed Methane Resource Technology Research Limited Liability Company, Urumqi 830000, China
  • Yuan Ma

    Xinjiang Yaxin Coal-Bed Methane Resource Technology Research Limited Liability Company, Urumqi 830000, China
  • Dianying Gen

    Xinjiang Yaxin Coal-Bed Methane Resource Technology Research Limited Liability Company, Urumqi 830000, China
  • Chenchen Jia

    Xinjiang Yaxin Coal-Bed Methane Resource Technology Research Limited Liability Company, Urumqi 830000, China
  • Xiaoyun Wang

    Xinjiang Yaxin Coal-Bed Methane Resource Technology Research Limited Liability Company, Urumqi 830000, China
  • Xiaodong Luo

    Xinjiang Hengshi Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Urumqi 830000, China
  • Fengnian Wang

    Xinjiang Yaxin Coal-Bed Methane Resource Technology Research Limited Liability Company, Urumqi 830000, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v8i3.12928

Abstract

Considering the drastic variations in the surface elevation of the piedmont region in the Bai Cheng West Area, there is no reference point within the Reference Ground Line (RG line) of the starting point of the synthetic seismic records in the process of calibration of the horizon. Through the analysis of the process and properties of the production of the RG line, in the processing of seismic data, it is indicated that the position of the synthetic data of seismic records is not located at the beginning of the RG line. Rather, it must be at the time point of the seismic profile at the elevation of a datum position of the static value of less than the datum plane. Both the RG line and the elevation static correction value line can easily be seen by computerizing the calculated value of the elevation static correction of the datum plane relating to the seismic section and plotting it on the seismic section. To achieve a good calibration with the synthetic seismogram, it is possible to set the starting point of the synthetic seismogram on the elevation static correction value line that is situated at the place of the Common Mid-Point (CMP). In the current paper, a systematic overview of methods and safety procedures for establishing the seismic interpretation work area and horizon calibration in seismic interpretation has been reviewed, which will form an effective guide towards seismic interpretation under the complicated surface conditions in the Bai Cheng west region.

Keywords:

Seismic Profile; Datum Plane; Surface Elevation; Elevation Correction Value; RG Line; Synthetic Seismic Records; Horizon Calibration

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Chen, Y., Ma, Y., Gen, D., Jia, C., Wang, X., Luo, X., & Wang, F. (2026). Method for Horizon Calibration of Seismic Exploration Data of Baicheng West Area. Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences, 8(3), 17–29. https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v8i3.12928

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Vol. 8 , Iss. 3 (March 2026)

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