Joint analysis of refractions with surface waves: An inverse solution to the refraction-traveltime problem

Ivanov, J.; Miller, R. D.; Xia, J.; Steeples, D.; Park, C. B.

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We describe a possible solution to the inverse refraction-traveltime problem (IRTP) that reduces the range of possible solutions (nonuniqueness). This approach uses a reference model, derived from surface-wave shear-wave velocity estimates, as a constraint. The application of the joint analysis of refractions with surface waves (JARS) method provided a more realistic solution than the conventional refraction/tomography methods, which did not benefit from a reference model derived from real data. This confirmed our conclusion that the proposed method is an advancement in the IRTP analysis. The unique basic principles of the JARS method might be applicable to other inverse geophysical problems. ?? 2006 Society of Exploration Geophysicists.

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Ivanov, J.; Miller, R. D.; Xia, J.; Steeples, D.; Park, C. B.

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Joint analysis of refractions with surface waves: An inverse solution to the refraction-traveltime problem; 2006; Article; Journal; Geophysics; Ivanov, J.; Miller, R. D.; Xia, J.; Steeples, D.; Park, C. B.