SyntheticSeis: a synthetic seismic software

Abstract

Synthetic seismic models derived from outcrop studies are useful for comparing with actual seismic data sets. This article presents the software we developed (SyntheticSeis) in terms of its architecture and validation through a complete workflow for the generation of synthetic seismic volume. The SyntheticSeis is an open-source software and its main feature is the easy to use interface for simple interface for creating 3D synthetic seismic volumes from stratigraphic grids in Eclipse Grid files. The SEG-Y file format obtained from the software facilitates the visualization of the results and the software application. The mathematical approach to generate the seismic traces is based on the Ricker wavelet and convolution process. The software was tested through a case study of Jurassic, deepmarine strata exposed in the Arroyo La Jardinera area (Neuquén Basin). The comparison of the synthetic seismic volume with the geological model indicates that software works properly and is reliable. The source code and executable version of the software are available for free on the project website (https://github.com/feliperails/syntheticseis).