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acoustic impedance section

1. n. [Geophysics]

A seismic reflectivity section, or a 2D or 3D seismic section, that has been inverted for acoustic impedance. Sonic and density logs can be used to calibrate acoustic impedance sections.

See related terms: reflection coefficientsonic logthree-dimensional seismic datatwo-dimensional seismic data