Velocity
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-004017
The speed and direction at which a seismic wave propagates through a medium, typically measured in meters per second or feet per second. It is influenced by the elastic properties and density of the rock. Seismic velocity is a key parameter for converting seismic traveltimes to depth and for characterizing subsurface lithology.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-004017 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Geophysics |
Record as JSON
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