1. n. [Geophysics]

The process of transforming seismic data from a scale of time (the domain in which they are acquired) to a scale of depth to provide a picture of the structure of the subsurface independent of velocity. Depth conversion, ideally, is an iterative process that begins with proper seismic processing, seismic velocity analysis and study of well data to refine the conversion. Acoustic logs, check-shot surveys and vertical seismic profiles can aid depth conversion efforts and improve correlation of well logs and drilling data with surface seismic data.

See related terms: acoustic log,  check-shot survey,  depth map,  depth section,  pull-up,  push-down,  seismic processing,  seismic section,  velocity,  vertical seismic profile