August 2010
August 2010
Sensors Improve Data Resolution
Operating Synthetic Aperture Sonar
Presalt Focus on Brazil
Navigation and Control System
Semi-Submersibles For operating in shallow coastal waters
Seismic Exploration Efficiency drives a recovering market
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Central Database Managing the positions of Ocean Bottom Cables
Seismic data resolution is improved by the use of
velocity sensors alongside pressure sensors. See page 14.
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10 Record-breaking show 18 Efficiency drives 27 Reservoir monitoring
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32 Satellite communications 34 US East Coast survey 35 Reader services
17 Hydrographic Survey 8 The challenges of mapping small restricted sites 8 Operating synthetic aperture sonar
14 Controlled Source Electromagnetic Resonance 8 New Streamer technology improves resolution of seismic data
20 4D Fixed Installation Seismic 8 Integrated navigation and control system 8 Presalt focus firmly on Brazil
24 Equipment & Cabling Update 8 Cost and safety drive cable developments 8 Semi-submersible vehicle for shallow coastal waters
28 Data Processing & Interpretation 8 Seismic modelling: deeper insight into the subsurface 8 A new broadband solution takes to the water
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