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A Gaussian explosion seismic energy source

Aldridge, David F.; Smith, Thomas M.; Collis, Samuel S.

An analytical expression for the pressure wavefield radiated from an explosion seismic source with an amplitude distribution in the form of a 3D Gaussian function is developed. This expression provides a useful reference solution for validating various numerical seismic wave propagation algorithms. © 2011 Society of Exploration Geophysicists.