The forward modeling of wave field response characteristics of wide-azimuth seismic data shows that the reflection coefficient has apparent azimuth anisotropy when the P-waves propagate in underground geologic bodies.It has become a research hotspot at home and abroad to make a fracture prediction using azimuth anisotropy.This study analyzed the response characteristics of the changes in seismic P-waves with azimuth using forward modeling.Based on the analytical results combined with the relationship between the anisotropy parameters of fluid-bearing fractures proposed by Bakulin et al.,this study approximately simplified the Ruger formula,deduced the equation between anisotropic parameter γ that can be used to characterize fracture development and reflection coefficient,and proposed a fracture prediction method based on anisotropic parameter inversion.The validity and applicability of the method have been proven using theoretical models and practical data application.Therefore,this study provides a feasible method and technology for fracture prediction using wide-azimuth prestack seismic data.
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