SeismicWaveTool: Continuous and discrete wavelet analysis and filtering for multichannel seismic data

Abstract

A MATLAB-based computer code has been developed for the simultaneous wavelet analysis and filtering of multichannel seismic data. The considered time–frequency transforms include the continuous wavelet transform, the discrete wavelet transform and the discrete wavelet packet transform. The developed approaches provide a fast and precise time–frequency examination of the seismograms at different frequency bands. Moreover, filtering methods for noise, transients or even baseline removal, are implemented. The primary motivation is to support seismologists with a user-friendly and fast program for the wavelet analysis, providing practical and understandable results. Program summaryProgram title: SeismicWaveToolCatalogue identifier: AENG_v1_0Program summary URL:http://cpc.cs.qub.ac.uk/summaries/AENG_v1_0.htmlProgram obtainable from: CPC Program Library, Queen’s University, Belfast, N. IrelandLicensing provisions: Standard CPC license, http://cpc.cs.qub.ac.uk/licence/licence.htmlNo. of lines in distributed program, including test data, etc.: 611072No. of bytes in distributed program, including test data, etc.: 14688355Distribution format: tar.gzProgramming language: MATLAB (MathWorks Inc.) version 7.8.0.347 (R2009a) or higher. Wavelet Toolbox is required.Computer: Developed on a MacBook Pro. Tested on Mac and PC. No computer-specific optimization was performed.Operating system: Any supporting MATLAB (MathWorks Inc.) v7.8.0.347 (R2009a) or higher. Tested on Mac OS X 10.6.8, Windows XP and Vista.Classification: 13.Nature of problem: Numerous research works have developed a great number of free or commercial wavelet based software, which provide specific solutions for the analysis of seismic data. On the other hand, standard toolboxes, packages or libraries, such as the MathWorks’ Wavelet Toolbox for MATLAB, offer command line functions and interfaces for the wavelet analysis of one-component signals. Thus, software usually is focused on very specific problems or carries out the wavelet analysis from a wide point of view.Solution method: The program implements the simultaneous wavelet analysis and filtering of multichannel seismic data. The considered time–frequency transforms include the continuous wavelet transform, the discrete wavelet transform and the discrete wavelet packet transform. The developed approaches provide a fast and precise time–frequency examination of the seismograms at different frequency bands. Moreover, several wavelet-based methods for band-pass filtering and noise, transients or even baseline removal, are implemented.Additional comments: A README file giving the names and a brief description of all the files that make up the package and clear instructions on the installation and execution of the program is included in the distribution package. Sample input files (approx. 12.2 MB) are also included.