Singularity point on the vertical axis in a monoclinic anisotropic medium with a horizontal symmetry plane: effect of symmetry
Abstract
Abstract We analyze the properties of singularity (double and triple) point affected by symmetry of a model. We select the most general case with a singularity point on the vertical axis of the monoclinic model with a horizontal symmetry plane. This symmetry significantly narrows the curvature degeneracy classes for double and triple singularity points. We also analyze the Gaussian and mean curvatures of the slowness surface in the vicinity of the singularity point and define a few special cases depending on the selection of stiffness coefficients. The curvature wedge cases are discussed. We also define the parabolic lines associated with the singularity point.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques
Seismic Waves and Analysis
Elasticity and Wave Propagation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Geophysics and Engineering
- Volume
- 23
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 763–796
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026
- Language
- EN