Deep Seismic Instrument For Oil And Gas Exploration
Seismic instruments are devices used for measuring and recording seismic waves or vibrations produced by Hammer, spark,explosion or other sources. These vibrations are captured and analyzed by seismologists to study the structure and behavior of the earth's crust and interior.
Some of the key features and uses of seismic instruments are:
1. Seismometers: These are the most common type of seismic instrument used to accurately measure ground motion caused by seismic waves. They consist of a mass suspended on a spring that is set into motion by vibrations, relaying the data to a recording device. Seismometers are crucial for monitoring seismic activity around the world and detecting any potential earthquakes.
2. Seismic arrays: These are composed of multiple seismometers placed in a particular pattern to collect data on a larger scale. Seismic arrays can provide precise information about the location, depth, and magnitude of an earthquake, as well as other useful data about tectonic activity.
4. Geophones: These are seismic instruments used for oil and gas exploration. They can detect the vibrations caused by sound waves in the ground and help to create a 3D image of the subsurface geology. This helps geologists locate potential oil or gas reserves.
Overall, seismic instruments are vital tools used in the monitoring and study of earthquakes and other seismic activities. The data collected by these instruments can provide valuable insights into the structure and dynamics of the earth's crust and help to mitigate the risks associated with seismic hazards.
Technical Specification
Versatile Seismic Recorder | Petroleum exploration and monitoring, engineering studies, depth to bedrock, fault and fracture location, hydrologic investigations, research and teaching |
Reflection | Suitable for shallow reflection, deep reflection, 2-D and 3-D surveys |
Refraction |
Comes with built-in first break picking and analysis Marine Surveys: Very fast time between shots, real-time single-trace gathers, gun monitoring, noise snapshots, tape swapping for 24/7 operation |
Sub-bottom Profiling | Works with boomers, sparkers, bubble-pulse sources or air guns |
MASW | UBC Vs30/ IBC Vs100 Site Classification, microzonation studies (H/V method), foundational engineering |
Downhole | Compression-wave (P) and shear- wave (S) velocity profiles in geotechnical earthquake engineering investigations. |
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