1. n. [Geophysics]

The area covered by an array of towed streamers in marine seismic acquisition.

See related terms: acquisition,  array,  streamer

2. n. [Geophysics]

Variations in the properties of seismic data, encountered during processing, that are related to the acquisition geometry and distort the amplitude and phase of reflections. Also called acquisition footprint.

See related terms: acquisition,  amplitude,  phase,  reflection