Ridgelet Transform Based on Optimal Basic Wavelet and Its Application in Seismic Discontinuity Detection

High-dimensional time-frequency (TF) transforms are essential tools in seismic data processing. However, commonly used transforms such as Ridgelet, Curvelet, and Contourlet exhibit limitations in time-shifting invariance and basis function selection, which impacts on their effectiveness in seismic data analysis. To address these limitations, this study introduces optimal basic wavelet (OBW)-Ridgelet, a novel approach integrating the OBW with the Ridgelet transform. By combining OBW with Ridgelet, this method aims to enhance the TF localization for seismic structural analysis and time-shifting invariance property. We also present a workflow for seismic discontinuity detection, employing the C3 algorithm to the decomposed seismic data to get multiscale coherence and introduce the similarity coefficient for scale selection of the multiscale coherence. Synthetic and field data examples demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed method, yielding promising results for seismic signal interpretation. The integration of OBW-Ridgelet enriches the toolkit for seismic signal analysis and holds the potential for refining seismic feature detection and interpretation in practical applications.