Seismic Data Collaboration Platform Workflow Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of planning and executing marine seismic surveys is hindered by the inefficiencies of existing systems, which include the high cost, time-consuming deployment and retrieval of ocean bottom nodes, and the lack of interoperability between different seismic survey equipment and software systems, leading to inefficient resource usage and increased project costs.
Innovation Solution
A collaboration platform that configures and executes seismic surveys by identifying workflow components, determining configuration parameters, and generating workflows for seismic data products or services, allowing users to interactively manage seismic sensor units, including ocean bottom nodes, to optimize survey processes and data management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional separate systems are used for seismic survey equipment and software, then each system can be optimized independently, but interoperability between different systems is poor and resource usage efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal data exchange standard that enables different seismic survey equipment and software systems to communicate and work together through standardized interfaces, allowing one system to serve multiple functions across different platforms without requiring custom integration for each system pair
2Productivity
If manual planning and execution of seismic surveys is used, then flexibility in handling complex scenarios is maintained, but the process is time-consuming and resource-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic workflow automation that adapts to the specific characteristics of each seismic survey project, automatically adjusting planning and execution processes based on real-time data and project requirements, thereby increasing productivity while maintaining the flexibility to handle complex scenarios
3Reliability
If extensive deployment and retrieval of ocean bottom nodes is performed, then comprehensive seismic data coverage is achieved, but the cost and time required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary planning and simulation of the seismic survey deployment, optimizing the placement and configuration of ocean bottom nodes before actual deployment, which ensures comprehensive data coverage while minimizing the number of nodes and time required for deployment and retrieval operations
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The platform reduces project time and cost by improving resource efficiency, enabling seamless data processing, and providing real-time operational oversight, resulting in higher quality seismic data products with faster delivery and increased repeatability of surveys.
Implementation Method 1
Seismic exploration generally utilizes a seismic energy source to generate an acoustic signal that propagates into the earth and is partially reflected by subsurface seismic reflectors. The reflected signals (known as 'seismic reflections') are detected and recorded by seismic receivers located at or near the surface of the earth
Data Source
AI summary
A collaboration platform configured to provide seismic data products and/or seismic data services using seismic sensor units is disclosed, particularly for marine seismic data products and/or seismic data services which use ocean bottom nodes to obtain seismic data. One example of the collaboration platform comprises a host or distributed hosts having one or more modules configured to receive a request for a seismic data product or seismic data service, one or more modules configured to process the received request to identify one or more workflow components comprising one or more configurable functional building blocks for executing a seismic survey or part of a seismic survey to fulfil the request using the seismic sensor units, one or more modules configured to determine one or more configuration parameters for configuring the one or more configurable functional building blocks of at least one identified workflow, one or more modules configured to generate a workflow for the requested seismic data product or seismic data service by configuring the identified building blocks using the determined configuration parameters, and one or more modules configured to execute the work-flow, wherein execution of the workflow includes retrieving data from one or more data sources including the seismic sensors, wherein execution of the workflow generates the requested seismic data product or seismic data service.