Azimuthal Attenuation Elastic Impedance Inversion for Fluid and Fracture Characterization Based on Modified Linear-Slip Theory

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Estimated model parameters using the azimuthal attenuation EI inversion with no noise, where (a) shows the fluid/porosity term, shear modulus, and density; (b) shows the normal and tangential fracture weaknesses; and (c) shows the attenuation parameters.

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