Acquisition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004214",
  "term": "Acquisition",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The process of recording geophysical data in the field, particularly for a seismic survey. This operation involves generating sound waves with a source, such as a vibrator truck or an air gun, and recording the returning echoes with an array of receivers like geophones or hydrophones. The quality of the acquired data depends on the survey design, equipment, and field conditions.",
  "subject": "Geophysics",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/acquisition/"
}