How to estimate the maximum frequency my model could resolved properly?

Dear all,
Theoretically, the SEM used in SPECFEM3D require that the local element size should smaller than local minimum wavelength for a certain frequency. However, in the output_solver, the minimum period resolved is calculate by global_max_element_size /min(vs)*5/4. That is, very small velocity in the subsurface also require a small element size in deep part for the simulation of high frequency(might up to 5hz). I don’t know very well about SEM. Can someone help me solve my doubts? I’d be grateful!

Best wishes!

Dear Van,

i hope you are fine in times of Corona!
I am facing the same question at the moment for my simulation set up. Sadly no one answered you in the last months, so i am curious if you find out some information about this on your own and how to set up the mesh properly.

Maybe we can discuss this together.

Best,
Fabian