Seismic Acquisition for Supervisors (GG19)


DATE	LOCATION	FEES		REGISTRATION


2011	tba		Course Fee: tba

Instructor

Edward Cox

Course Level: Intermediate

Most explorationists view seismic data on a workstation to see the geology. Many, however, never have the opportunity to see the acquisition process ‘in the field’.
The objective of this course is to provide an insight into the decision-making processes with regards to in the planning, testing and acquisition of a seismic survey. The course is intended to provide the participant with sufficient exposure to the practical and financial aspects of a seismic survey operation to permit confident project supervision.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Upon completion, participants should have a better understanding of the acquisition process and its pitfalls. They should be able to plan a seismic survey, improve contract negotiations and critically oversee an acquisition operation during visits to a seismic crew.

OUTLINE
This is a combined lecture and workshop course. It includes elements of survey planning, design and quality control.

Revision of basic principles

Definition of survey objectives

Geological considerations of programme design

Practical constraints and pre-survey planning

Budgetary and contractual considerations

Positioning, navigation and surveying techniques

Common depth point configurations and fold of stack

Marine, shallow-marine and ocean bottom operations

Land operations: desert, tundra, jungle and mountain

Transition zone operations and techniques

High resolution and rig site survey techniques

Weathering layer assessment and methods

Operational hazards, safety and logistics

Principles of data sampling and recording

Source and receiver characteristics and operation

Noise analysis and optimal array designs

Supporting data, media and reporting

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course is aimed at geologists and geophysicists who are primarily officebased and mainly involved in interpretation and management duties. A basic knowledge of seismic principles and acquisition techniques is assumed.

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INSTRUCTOR

Edward Cox