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Acoustic velocity

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000049

The speed at which an acoustic wave propagates through a medium, determined by the medium's elastic properties and density. It is a key parameter in seismic exploration for converting seismic traveltimes to depths and for understanding rock characteristics. Acoustic velocity is typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or feet per second (ft/s).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000049
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeophysics
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000049",
  "term": "Acoustic velocity",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The speed at which an acoustic wave propagates through a medium, determined by the medium's elastic properties and density. It is a key parameter in seismic exploration for converting seismic traveltimes to depths and for understanding rock characteristics. Acoustic velocity is typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or feet per second (ft/s).",
  "subject": "Geophysics",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/acoustic-velocity/"
}

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