Directivities of linear arrays and linear sources
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Series | Geophysical References Series |
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Title | Problems in Exploration Seismology and their Solutions |
Author | Lloyd P. Geldart and Robert E. Sheriff |
Chapter | 8 |
Pages | 253 - 294 |
DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1190/1.9781560801733 |
ISBN | ISBN 9781560801153 |
Store | SEG Online Store |
Problem
Show that the directivity equations (8.6d) and (7.5d) are consistent.
Solution
Since equation (8.6d) applies to a discontinuous array of geophones whereas equation (7.5d) applies to a continuous source, we find the limit of equation (8.6d) as the number of geophones becomes infinite. We require that while in such a way that , being the same constant as in problem 7.5, thus keeping the array length equal to the source length. In the limit the numerator of equation (8.6d) becomes . To get the limit of the denominator, we replace the sine by its argument (because ) and get . Substituting these values in equation (8.6d), we obtain
Because the angles and are equivalent, equations (8.6d) and (7.5d) are equivalents.
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