| Abstract: | I present a new algorithm for calculating seismic wave propagation through a three-dimensional heterogeneous medium using the framework of mode coupling theory originally developed to perform very low frequency (f < ???0.01-0.05 Hz) seismic wavefield computation. It is a Greens function approach for multiple scattering within a defined volume and employs a truncated traveling wave basis set using the locked mode approximation. Interactions between incident and scattered wavefields are prescribed by mode coupling theory and account for the coupling among surface waves, body waves, and evanescent waves. The described algorithm is, in principle, applicable to global and regional wave propagation problems, but I focus on higher frequency (typically f ??????0.25 Hz) applications at regional and local distances where the locked mode approximation is best utilized and which involve wavefields strongly shaped by propagation through a highly heterogeneous crust. Synthetic examples are shown for P-SV-wave propagation through a semi-ellipsoidal basin and SH-wave propagation through a fault zone. |
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| Citation Author: | Pollitz, F. F. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Pure and Applied Geophysics |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Regional seismic wavefield computation on a 3-D heterogeneous Earth model by means of coupled traveling wave synthesis; 2002; Article; Journal; Pure and Applied Geophysics; Pollitz, F. F. |
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| Citation Volume: | 159 |
| Citation Year: | 2002 |
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| Text: | Regional seismic wavefield computation on a 3-D heterogeneous Earth model by means of coupled traveling wave synthesis; 2002; Article; Journal; Pure and Applied Geophysics; Pollitz, F. F. |
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| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00024-002-8725-8 |
| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:00 -0600 |
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