Imaging and Mapping Technologies-Present and Future-

Abstract

Imaging and mapping technologies of the subsurface structure including 3D seismic methods have experienced great improvements in recent years. As exploration targets become more complex and exploitation requires more geological information, more accurate imaging and mapping of subsurface are necessary. In this paper, the author summarizes recent exploration targets and requirements in the exploitation stage, and then, reviews current status and future of subsurface imaging and mapping technologies. We should continue to make efforts toward more detailed and quantitative evaluation of subsurface.