Kongsberg Seatex has given eBird® users the ability to equip SmartWing® instrumentation with two additional features – a compass and a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver. eBird is a tool for lateral, vertical, and roll control of seismic streamers in marine seismic acquisition that enables fault-tolerant and efficient multi-streamer steering.
Placing a GNSS receiver in the wings opens opportunities for improving the efficiency of an operation – in particular during launch and recovery, but also when running lines. Transmission of satellite data from the seismic vessel to eBird reduces the time to first position fix – giving eBird a position with one wing semi-surfaced. The built-in compass is fully integrated with SmartWing and provides heading information from a submerged eBird.
"We always try to find improvements to our solutions and these new features are excellent examples of how we combine our core technology and expertise to create improved value for our customers," says Gard Ueland, president of Kongsberg Seatex AS. "This is one step further in our offering to the seismic market, and we will continue to improve our solutions in close cooperation with our customers."
Image: Kongsberg's eBird has new options.
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