Efficient finite-difference multi-scheme approach to the simulation of seismic waves in anisotropic media

This paper presents an original multi-scheme approach to the numerical simulation of seismic wave propagation in models with anisotropic formations. To simulate wave propagation in the anisotropic parts of the model, the Lebedev scheme is used. This scheme is rather universal, but highly expensive in terms of computational efficiency. In the main part of the model, a highly efficient standard staggered grid scheme is proposed. The two schemes are coupled to ensure convergence of the reflection/propagation coefficients with a prescribed order. The algorithm combines the universality of the Lebedev scheme and the efficiency of the standard staggered grid scheme.