Deblendable land acquisition

Given the success of inversion-based deblending algorithms, simultaneous-source seismic acquisition is now a well-established technology used by many acquisition companies. It allows multiple sources to be fired near-simultaneously in a narrow time interval, which can improve the acquisition efficiency and reduce the cost. To be effective, deblending needs to be performed without compromising data quality. In this paper, we address specific challenges that directly affect the quality and efficiency of inversion-based deblending and provide practical recommendations for future simultaneous-source acquisition.