In-field control module for managing wireless seismic data acquisition systems and related methods
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1. A system for managing seismic data acquisition activity, comprising:
- (a) one or more seismic devices;
(b) a module including a storage area configured to receive the one or more seismic devices, wherein the storage area is human habitable;
(c) a processor associated with the module, the processor being configured to communicate with the one or more seismic devices; and
(d) a database in communication with the processor, the database being configured to store data associated with the one or more seismic devices.
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Abstract
An exemplary system for managing the deployment of a seismic data acquisition system uses a module configured to execute a plurality of task in the field by receiving one or more seismic devices. The module may include a power source that provides electrical power to the seismic devices. The module may also include a processor programmed to retrieve data stored in the seismic devices, perform diagnostics, facilitate inventory and logistics control, configure seismic devices and update data or pre-programmed instructions in the seismic device.
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1. A system for managing seismic data acquisition activity, comprising:
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(a) one or more seismic devices; (b) a module including a storage area configured to receive the one or more seismic devices, wherein the storage area is human habitable; (c) a processor associated with the module, the processor being configured to communicate with the one or more seismic devices; and (d) a database in communication with the processor, the database being configured to store data associated with the one or more seismic devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for managing seismic data acquisition activity, comprising:
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(a) a plurality of seismic devices configured to be deployed in a geological area of interest, the plurality of seismic devices including at least one cableless sensor station; (b) a module configured to receive at least one of the plurality of seismic devices into a storage area inside the module, the module being configured to be deployed in the geographical area of interest; (c) a processor associated with the module, the processor being configured to communicate with at least one of the plurality of seismic devices; and (d) a database in communication with the processor, the database being configured to store data associated with the plurality of seismic devices. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for managing seismic data acquisition activity, comprising:
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(a) associating a unique identification value with each of a plurality of seismic devices configured to be deployed in a geological area of interest; (b) compiling data associated with the plurality of seismic devices in a database; (c) positioning a human habitable module proximate to the geographical area of interest, the module configured to receive at least one of the plurality of seismic devices into a storage area inside the module; (d) deploying the seismic devices in the geological area of interest; and (e) updating the database using the module and a processor configured to access the database. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for managing seismic data acquisition activity, comprising:
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(a) positioning a module proximate to the geographical area of interest, the module configured to receive at least one of the plurality of seismic devices into a storage area formed inside the module, wherein the plurality of seismic devices includes a plurality of sensor stations; (b) retrieving at least some of the plurality of sensor stations from the geological area of interest to form a group of sensor stations; (c) disposing the group of sensor stations in a container; (d) transporting the container from the geological area of interest to the module; and disposing the container into the module. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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