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Downward continuation using the DSR equation for a separate
constant-offset sections requires the computation of the integral
in equation (A-1). This can be done for all offsets by
taking the inverse transform of the downward continuation
exponential, or for a single offset by finding a stationary
phase approximation to the integral
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(10) |
Integrals of the form
are approximated asymptotically (Zauderer, 1989) when
by
where t0 is the ``stationary point'' where the derivative of
the phase is zero. The approximation described here assumes the
second derivative is non-zero, which I will prove is the situation in
this case.
The phase of the exponential in this case is
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(11) |
In order to evaluate the stationary point we need to find the
roots of the equation
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(12) |
I was not able to find these roots, as it involves an equation of
sixth degree. However, I will point out some properties of the
phase, which should make the numerical computation simpler than
the full integration.
The second derivative of the phase is non-zero, as it consists
of the sum of four positive terms
multiplied by :
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(13) |
This ensures that there is no change in curvature, and the phase
always has a maximum or a minimum and therefore a stationary point.
Indeed, for a fixed pair of values , Figure A-1
shows the phase function for several depth levels.
The sign of determines if the phase is positive
or negative.
App1
Figure 8 Plot of the phase function for a constant pair of values .The different plots correspond to increasing depth levels.
a. Phase corresponding to positive .
b. Phase corresponding to negative .
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Stanford Exploration Project
11/16/1997