Summary The system of shot points I, II, ...A, B ... and geophones 1, 2 ...a, b according to Figure 1 assures — assuming horizontal reflector — by identical reflection point an advantageous determination of the average velocity and of the reflector by adjustment with equations (3)-(6). These equations can also be used if the reflector dips, as the error caused even by a dip of 11° of the reflector inv andN does not exceed 0.5 percent. The reflection point moves, however, simultaneously (see Figure 2) with the quantily r according to equations (17a).If the dip of the intersection line in the reflection plane is known, the more precise values ofv andN can be computed with the aid of equations (12) and (14).To determine the dip , the system of Figure 3 is most convenient, where the geophons 1, 2 ...a, b ... are attached to a shot inI/A.In the appendix some numerical solutions are given and practical consequences drawn.