Applying VTI wave-equation envelope travel-time inversion to the walk-away VSP data in the Sichuan Basin of China

Key Points

• Results show improved accuracy in subsurface imaging using wave-equation methodologies.
• Envelope travel-time inversion significantly refines geological interpretations with a focus on the Sichuan Basin.
• Analysis of walk-away vertical seismic profile (VSP) data highlights the effectiveness of VTI techniques.
• Implications include better resource exploration and management strategies in complex geological settings.