Abstract
With theory of seismic paths fairly well established and with errors due to neglect of ray curvature considered in general terms or isolated examples by several authors, there remains a need for extended calculations measuring the effect of curvature. For a specific family of velocity functions inaccuracies of velocity computations based on straight path assumptions are illustrated graphically. Discrepancies traceable to use of straight line methods of depth, dip offset determination are likewise described. Certain fallacies attending the application of simple curved path procedure to seismic prospecting are considered briefly so that a reasonably fair evaluation of net importance of the ray curvature problem may be attempted.
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