A Layer-Indexed Reflection Model for Multilayered Media

Models for acoustic reflections from multilayered media, such as marine sediments or geological strata, are important for interpretive work on actual reflection data. We present here a new formulation for the ideal reflection process for multiple layers and unequal travel times. Our formulation uses a superior index notation, and gives a very tractable and compact model structure. We generalise the reflection model to accommodate frequency dependent attenuation in the layers.