Geometrics Introduces New Digital Seismic Streamer
Geometrics Inc., announced the GeoEel, a 24-bit digital seismic streamer. Its wide bandwidth (up to 8KHz) makes it applicable to all seismic surveys: petroleum, high-resolution engineering, and even sub-bottom profiling. Only 1.5 inches (38 mm) diameter and configurable with up to 240 channels and multiple streamers, the GeoEel sends data by Ethernet to any industry-standard low-cost PC. The GeoEel is the first high-resolution-digital streamer to be filled with a non-toxic, non-flammable silicone oil derivative. This eliminates fire hazard or fines in environmentally sensitive areas due to accidental rips or tears in the streamer skin. A comprehensive suite of software provides real-time gathers, brute stack, GPS integration, trigger timing, gun monitor and other data visualisation, quality control and instrument tests.
The GeoEel’s narrow design is ultra-quiet, making full use of true 24-bit circuitry. In-water digitisation eliminates ground loops and shipboard electrical noise; resulting in quick, clean quality installations. The compact GeoEel weighs about 1 kg per meter and is easily shippable by air as non-hazardous, non-flammable goods. Unique construction makes systems up to 48 channels deployable by hand on small vessels. A thick 3.2 mm skin protects the GeoEel in shallow water and transition zone applications.
