Backscatter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000247",
  "term": "Backscatter",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The portion of wave energy that is reflected or scattered from a medium back toward the energy source. In seismic exploration, backscattered energy from subsurface interfaces and heterogeneities contributes to the recorded wavefield, providing information about rock properties and textures. Side-scan sonar uses acoustic backscatter to create images of the seafloor, mapping features and sediment types.",
  "subject": "Geophysics",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/backscatter/"
}