Stand-Alone Tool

Seismic-Synthetic Tie

Generate, tune, and QC the tie between a synthetic seismogram and real seismic data. Interactive wavelet extraction, bulk-shift optimization, and cross-correlation scoring — all in a single stand-alone workflow.

Available Editions

Two editions — one workflow.

The Synthetic Tie tool is available in two editions tailored to different use cases. Both share the same core tie engine.

Standard Edition

Seismic-Synthetic Tie

The core well-to-seismic tie workflow. Load a LAS file and a seismic trace, generate a reflectivity series, convolve with a wavelet, and optimize the tie through bulk shift and wavelet tuning.

  • LAS + SEG-Y / ASCII seismic input
  • Ricker and statistical wavelet extraction
  • Cross-correlation scoring and display
  • Bulk time-shift optimization
  • Interactive trace overlay
Gessner Edition

Seismic-Synthetic Tie Gessner

An enhanced edition with additional interactive controls, extended wavelet analysis, and a refined QC display — developed in collaboration with geophysicists focused on complex tie scenarios.

  • Everything in Standard Edition
  • Advanced wavelet phase analysis
  • Multi-well tie comparison panel
  • Extended statistical QC metrics
  • Export-ready tie report
Core Features

A proper tie workflow, not a black box.

Every step of the synthetic tie is visible, adjustable, and documented. You control the wavelet, the shift, and the acceptance criteria — the tool doesn't decide for you.

Reflectivity Series

Computes a reflectivity series from well-log impedance (P-impedance from Vp × RHOB), correctly handling depth-to-time conversion using the TD chart in the LAS file.

Wavelet Extraction & Tuning

Choose a Ricker wavelet at any dominant frequency, extract a statistical wavelet from the seismic near the well, or design a custom wavelet. Interactive frequency control with live synthetic update.

Cross-Correlation Scoring

Normalized cross-correlation between synthetic and real seismic, displayed as a function of time shift. The optimal bulk shift is identified automatically, but you can override it at any point.

Phase Analysis

Rotate wavelet phase from 0° to 360° and watch the synthetic update in real time. Quickly identify the phase that best matches the seismic data without manual trial-and-error.

Interactive Overlay Display

Side-by-side and overlaid displays of the synthetic and real seismic trace — variable area, wiggle, or both. Zoom to any depth interval to inspect the tie in detail.

Tie Report Export

Export the finalized tie — synthetic trace, wavelet, bulk shift, cross-correlation coefficient — as a PDF report or ASCII/CSV for import into interpretation software.

How the tie workflow runs

1

Load LAS

Vp, RHOB, and TD chart from your LAS file

2

Compute Impedance

P-impedance = Vp × RHOB, depth to time

3

Reflectivity

Reflection coefficients from impedance contrast

4

Convolve

Reflectivity × wavelet = synthetic seismogram

5

Optimize Tie

Bulk shift + phase rotation to maximize cross-correlation

6

Export

Tie report, final synthetic, and wavelet parameters

Get Access

Request Synthetic Tie access.

The tool is available now for qualified users. Contact us to discuss your use case and get set up with the edition that fits your workflow.