Block M is a key oil-producing block with rich oil and gas resources in the Caspian Basin of Kazakhstan.Previous exploration targets in this block mainly focused on the shallow and middle layers within a depth of 3000 m.Because of the absorption and attenuation and the strong reflection shielding of the overlying gypsum-salt layer,data from the deep layer below 3000 m are characterized by a low signal-to-noise ratio,low imaging accuracy,and multiple inter-layer development.In this study,in order to enhance the imaging of the deep layer,the current situation and characteristics of the previous exploration data of this block and its surrounding areas were analyzed,and the shortcomings in the parameters for deep-seated imaging were summarized.Through theoretical calculations and forward simulation results,acquisition parameters such as the coverage density,offset length,scanning frequency,and multiple wave suppression were optimized for deep targets.The results showed that the imaging accuracy for deep exploration was improved.