Waveform-based microseismic location using stochastic optimization algorithms: A parameter tuning workflow

A fast and accurate source location estimation is the foundation for passive seismic processing and interpretation. Waveform-based location methods become more and more popular for analysis of both natural and induced seismicity. We utilize stochastic optimization algorithms to speed up microseismic location. Two waveform-based location methods (i.e. diffraction stacking and cross correlation stacking) are adopted to test the performance of...