Obtaining S-wave velocity profiles by inverting Rayleigh wave dispersion curves is crucial
for the Rayleigh wave exploration method. Rayleigh wave inversion is a highly nonlinear …

The use of Rayleigh wave dispersion curve for estimating shear wave velocity (Vs) is a
common task in the field of engineering geophysics. However, because of the nonlinear …

Fundamental mode dispersions, particularly higher ones obtained from weak and hard
interlayers, are usually used for inversion to obtain the S-wave velocity profile. Higher mode …

Non-uniqueness in the inversion of seismic data can be considered the main challenge for
the application of such data. Prior information, such as downhole data, can be used to …

Rayleigh wave dispersion curves can be inverted to retrieve subsurface seismic velocity
profiles. The inverse problem is ill‐posed, nonlinear and poorly conditioned, necessitating …

Abstract S-wave velocity (Vs), as a crucial parameter in the study of site effects, has been
investigated extensively. In the last decade, the use of the surface wave analysis technique …

Seismic refraction is a cost-effective tool to reveal subsurface compressional wave (P-wave)
velocity. Inversion of traveltimes for estimating a realistic velocity model is a significant step …

Adequate estimation of S-wave velocity (Vs) structure is a significant parameter in the
seismic micro zonation studies. To this purpose, different techniques, such as down-hole …

Surface wave dispersion analysis is a suitable tool for near-surface seismic characterization;
however, the main problem arises from the non-unique nature of the dispersion curve …

This study aims to build a 3D velocity model for investigating and evaluating underground
contaminants flowing through groundwater pathways. To accomplish this goal, we …