K Filter
K Filter is a spatial anti-aliasing filter for use prior to spatial downsampling (with Header and Trace Interpolation). It applies a mute in F-K space, muting K values larger than the new Nyquist following downsampling, with an adjustable taper.
Best practice is to spatially de-alias the data using F-X interpolation (with Header and Trace Interpolation) prior to K filtering and downsampling.
- In the Control Panel, open the Process tab.
- At the tab header, click the Add icon and select New Process.
- Scroll down and double-click on K Filter.
- Type a name for the process and click OK.
Configuring K Filter

- Volume: Select the input volume.
- Downsampling Factor: The factor by which the data is to be spatially downsampled e.g. 2 if every other trace will be dropped.
- Taper (%): Width of the mute taper as a percentage of the downsampled K range e.g. if the downsampled K range is [-511, 511] then a taper of 15% will taper in the ranges [-511, 357] and [357, 511].