1. n. [Geophysics]

The difference in the arrival times or traveltimes of a reflected wave, measured by receivers at two different offset locations, that is produced when reflectors dip. Seismic processing compensates for DMO.

Alternate Form: DMO

See related terms: moveout,  quicklook,  receiver,  reflector,  traveltime

2. n. [Geophysics]

The procedure in seismic processing that compensates for the effects of a dipping reflector. DMO processing was developed in the early 1980s.

Alternate Form: DMO

See related terms: processing