Subterranean survey communication system and technique
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1. A method comprising:
- acquiring data indicative of operations being conducted in connection with a subterranean survey;
communicating the data in real time over a long range communication network;
receiving the data from the long range communication network; and
using a processor-based machine to automatically compare performance metrics indicated by the received data with predetermined thresholds to selectively generate alarms to indicate performance of a crew conducting the survey.
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Abstract
A technique includes acquiring data, which is indicative of operations that are being conducted in connection with a subterranean survey. The technique includes communicating the data in real time over a long range communication network to allow at least one remote user to remotely observe the operations.
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1. A method comprising:
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acquiring data indicative of operations being conducted in connection with a subterranean survey; communicating the data in real time over a long range communication network; receiving the data from the long range communication network; and using a processor-based machine to automatically compare performance metrics indicated by the received data with predetermined thresholds to selectively generate alarms to indicate performance of a crew conducting the survey. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17)
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9. A system usable with a first subsystem being located in proximity to a site in which subterranean survey operations are being conducted, the system comprising:
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a second subsystem being remotely located with respect to the site, the second subsystem being adapted to; receive data in real time over a long range communication network from the first subsystem; and automatically compare performance metrics indicated by the received data with predetermined thresholds to selectively generate alarms to indicate performance of a crew conducting the survey. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An article comprising a computer readable storage medium storing instructions that when executed by a processor-based system cause the processor-based system to:
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acquire data in real time from a long range communication network, the data identifying a progress of a survey crew in connection with a an ongoing subterranean survey; and automatically compare performance metrics indicated by the acquired data with predetermined thresholds to selectively generate alarms to indicate performance of a crew conducting the survey. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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