Forward Modeling of the Relationship Between Reflection Coefficient and Incident Angle of the P Wave in a Coal Seam

摘要

Although the Zoeppritz equation is suitable for a single interface in a thick deposit, it has some limitations for composite reflection waves from both the floor and the roof of coal seams. Based on the ray model, the relationship of the overall reflection coefficient of composite reflection P waves, from coal seam versus incidence angle (AVO), is discussed. The result shows that: 1) the overall reflection coefficient of composite reflection waves from coal seams is a negative value and is determined mainly by the lithology of roof and floor, which is different from the reflection coefficient of a single interface; 2) if the incidence angle ranges from 0° to 6°, the reflection coefficient of composite waves of a coal seam does not change with the incidence angle and 3) if the incidence angle ranges from 6-60° , the reflection coefficient increases monotonically.