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COMMON MID POINT [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
DEF

In multichannel seismic acquisition, the point on the surface halfway between the source and receiver that is shared by numerous source-receiver pairs.

OBS

The common midpoint is vertically above the common depth point, or common reflection point. Common midpoint is not the same as common depth point, but the terms are often incorrectly used as synonyms.

OBS

common midpoint: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
DEF

Point à mi-distance entre la source et le capteur.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «point commun de réflexion» («common depth point»).

OBS

point milieu commun : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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