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1. n. [Geophysics]

A device that provides energy for acquisition of seismic data, such as an air gun, explosive charge or vibrator.

See: air gun, air shooting, downhole source, explosive seismic data, shot depth, shotpoint, spacing, vibratory seismic data, water gun

Diagram of marine seismic acquisition

Diagram of marine seismic acquisition.