iX1 Hybrid Operations
Description
Students will receive instructor led academic training as well as perform practical activities with the iX1 Acquisition System for Hybrid System operations Topics covered during the course include working with IX1 programs (Hardware, Acquisition, Map, OB Notes, Media, Video Plot). In-depth instruction will include setting up a Project, building various Sub-project types, preparing for Data Acquisition, and Shooting (dynamite and vibroseis). Hands-on exercises will be conducted using latest iX1 Demo software in conjunction with live operation of the SPM/TDM/PSM and associated ground electronics.
Successful completion is determined through a written test and demonstrated skills throughout the course.
Prerequisites
The course has been prepared with the assumption that participants have prior seismic acquisition experience. The iX1
Acquisition System is a Microsoft Windows based system; therefore, basic Windows experience is required.
Day 1
1. Introduction to the G3i HD System Equipment
- Overview of G3i HD Field Devices and Ground Equipment
- Overview of the G3i HD Central Recording System
2. Field Deployment
- G3i HD Architecture
- 2D Deployment
- 3D Deployment
3. G3i HD Network Topology and Transmission
Day 2
1. Introduction to iX1 Software Package
2. Introduction to the Nodal System Equipment
- Overview of Field Devices and QC Tools
- Overview of the iX1 Transcription System
3. Field Deployment
- iX1 Field QC Tool and LED indicators
4. Build a Simple 2D project
- Setup a Project
- Build 2D Sub-Project
- Prepare Spread for Seismic Data Acquisition
- Acquire a Shot Record
Day 3,4,5
1. Create a Simple 3D Project
- Setup a Project
- Build 3D Sub-Project
- Prepare Spread for Seismic Data Acquisition
- Acquire a Shot Record
2. Build various 3D projects with different parameters and editing options
3. Import of Receiver, Source Coordinates and Patches to 2D and 3D projects
4. Drill Log Importing
5. Import of TIF, GEOTIFF and Culture Files
Day 6
1. iX1 Acquisition SW Tools and Functions
2. Sensor and Channel Test Procedures
3. iX1 Ob Notes Features
Day 7
1. iX1 Map Features
2. iX1 Media Features and Output Formats
3. iX1 Video Plot Features and QC Tools
Day 8
1. iX1 Transcriber
2. Hands-on using iX1 Transcriber
Day 9
1. Vibroseis Shooting Scenario and COG Calculation
2. Hands-On using G3i HD and Nodal Ground Equipment (Hybrid System)
Day 10
1. Hands-On using iX1 Central System and INOVA Source Controllers
2. Course Summary and Q&A
3. Final Exam