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transmission tomography

1. n. [Formation Evaluation, Geophysics]

A technique used in crosswell seismic and electromagnetic tomography for recording the direct signal from the source or transmitter in one well to the receiver array in another well. This technique is used for mapping the distribution of acoustic velocity and attenuation or electromagnetic resistivity between wells.

See: tomography

Crosswell acquisition.