Practical Depth Conversion and Depth Imaging for the Interpreter

Course CodeEN00225

Available Dates & Locations

This course is available in multiple locations and online. Choose the most suitable date and delivery method.

Istanbul

Dates

Istanbul

Venue / Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

19 Mayıs Mahallesi, 19 Mayis Street No 2 Sisli, 34360 Istanbul/İstanbul

Hotel Website
Duration
1 Week
Price
€6,825
Cape Town

Dates

Cape Town

Venue / Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

Duration
1 Week
Price
€7,500

Course Overview

The Practical Depth Conversion and Depth Imaging for the Interpreter training program is a specialized, application-oriented course designed to enhance the technical and interpretative capabilities of geoscience professionals involved in subsurface interpretation. The program focuses on bridging the gap between time-domain seismic interpretation and accurate depth-domain understanding, which is critical for reliable structural mapping, reservoir delineation, and well planning.

This training program is designed and delivered by Global Horizon Training Center, leveraging industry best practices, practical workflows, and real-world interpretation challenges. The course emphasizes practical depth conversion methodologies, velocity modeling concepts, and depth imaging techniques that interpreters encounter during exploration and development phases. Through guided exercises, case-based discussions, and applied workflows, participants will gain confidence in producing defensible depth models and interpreting depth-imaged seismic data for decision-making.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the theoretical foundations of time-to-depth conversion and depth imaging
  • Apply appropriate velocity models for depth conversion in different geological settings
  • Interpret depth-converted seismic data with improved structural and stratigraphic confidence
  • Identify uncertainties and risks associated with depth conversion workflows
  • Integrate seismic, well, and geological data to build consistent depth models
  • Support exploration, development, and drilling decisions with reliable depth interpretation

Who Should Attend

This training program is designed for:

  • Seismic Interpreters
  • Exploration and Development Geophysicists
  • Structural and Reservoir Geologists
  • Subsurface and Asset Team Members
  • Geoscience Professionals involved in well planning and field development
  • Technical staff seeking to strengthen depth conversion and imaging expertise

Course Outline

  • Overview of seismic time versus depth domains
  • Why depth conversion is critical for interpreters
  • Review of seismic velocities and their geological meaning
  • Time-to-depth relationships and basic conversion concepts
  • Common interpretation challenges caused by depth uncertainty
  • Interpreter responsibilities in depth conversion workflows