Extracting azimuthal information from 3D full azimuth gathers using automatic RMO analysis and AVAZ

Summary A workflow for analyzing azimuthal anisotropy of target layers (shale, carbonates, etc.) from migrated seismic gathers is presented. This workflow involves a very effective automated algorithm for RMO analysis for the three parameters that characterize azimuthal anisotropy. The antistrophic zones are automatically identified and analyzed. This is a very robust methodology which provides reliable anisotropic attribute maps along target horizons.