Module Code

RAY

Module Title

Ray method in elastic media (Strahlverfahren in elastischen Medien)

Module Coordinator

D. Gajewski

Module Status

Optional

Objectives

Students will acquire an understanding of the ray method in heterogeneous, elastic media. They will be able to apply their knowledge by programming a ray tracing code.

Content

• Ray series
• eikonal- and transport equations
• ray tracing systems, parametrisation
• kinematic ray tracing
• numerical representation of models
• geometric spreading
• Snell's law
• reflection and transmission

Language

German or English (will be announced at the beginning of the course)

Directed Study Time

• Lectures 15 hrs
• Computer exercises 45 hrs (block course)

Prerequisites

Recommended: Programming skills

Semester

1-2

Assessment

• Computer codes
• Oral examination

ECTS Credit Points

6 CP

Duration

1 Semester

Literature

• Cerveny, V., Molotkov, I.M., Psencik, I., 1977, Ray method in seismology: Praha: Universita Karlova.
• Cerveny, V., 2001, Seismic Ray Theory: Cambridge University Press.