3D VSP in a Mining Context

VSPs have an application across the mining lifecycle. The main advantage of VSP over surface seismic is the increase in resolution achieved by placing the downhole receiver below the highly attenuating weathered zone and recording the full seismic wave-train, including mode-converted shear waves. This presentation looks at a 3D VSP shot in conjunction with a surface seismic, specifically the improved resolution gained from mode-converted shear waves.