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In 3D seismic survey design, the parameter choice has to satisfy a wide variety of geophysical, operational, and cost constraints. The designer of a survey has to strike a balance between the various requirements and invariably will have to settle for some kind of compromise. Hence, this design process could also be viewed as an optimization process.
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