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AIRGUN ARRAYS  

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  • An airgun array is composed of multiple airgun units. An airgun is essentially a stainless steel cylinder charged with high-pressure air. The seismic signal is generated when that air is almost instantaneously released into the surrounding water column. The effect is similar to popping a balloon; a loud sound is created when the air inside the balloon is quickly expelled into the atmosphere. [Summary provided by IAGC] (en)

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/424afb3c-b8d2-444d-b884-27e002a10374

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