Large-N devices

Last modified by Romeo Courbis on 2024/03/25 09:56

Instruments available for use by fall 2021 and currently estimated to be available on a yearly basis in 2021-2024 have been listed here. Note that the pool will be expanding the instrument repertoire beyond the ones listed. The new types of instruments will be listed as soon as they become available.

Geospace Seismic 3-channel Recorder with Internal Battery (GSB)

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  • GSB3 3-channel (3C) Unit
  • Continuous cable-free autonomous recording
  • 24-bit resolution and 124 dB instantaneous dynamic range @2ms sample interval
  • Sample Intervals: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 ms
  • Connector for external geophone
  • Battery life: 40 days @ 24 hrs/day operation
  • Built-in full resolution test generator
  • Solid-state flash memory: 64 GB
  • Length x Width 16.94 x 8.89 cm
  • Height 7.62 cm
  • Weight 1.0 kg
  • Operating Temperature Range –40°C to +60°C

Photo: Geospace Technologies

Geospace 5 Hz Geophone 3C Land Cartesian (GS-one LF)

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Full name: GS-ONE LF 5 Hz 3C LAND (BLUE) GSC8P 2’, 2450 Ω, 67% Damping

Vertical and horizontal mechanical specifications

  • Moving Mass 25.2 g
  • Maximum coil excursion p-p 3 mm
  • Diameter 30.5 mm
  • Height 40.7 mm
  • Weight 1301 g
  • Operating and Storage Temperature Range –40°C to +80°C

Electrical specifications at 25°C

  • Open-circuit sensitivity 2.55 V/in/s (100.4 V/m/s) +5%, –5%
  • Frequency 5 Hz ±0.5 Hz
  • Spurious frequency 160 Hz typical
  • Distortion at vertical and horizontal <0.15% measured at 12 Hz with 0.7 in/s p-p
  • Open-circuit damping 0.31 to 0.45
  • Coil resistance 2450 Ω ±5%
  • Sensitivity with 20 kΩ load 2.27 V/in/s (89.4 V/m/s) typical
  • Damping with 20 kΩ load 0.67 typical

Photo: Geospace Technologies

GSB DC Adapter

GSB BATTERY WHIP w/MUELLER CLP for universal external battery fit.

GSB-LHR (Line Health Recorder)

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For deployed GSB status verification and QC

  • For collecting QC data on the system functions
  • Micro-USB port for uploading, downloading data and charging battery.
  • 4 LEDs show radio transmission, reception of status, health of USB connection and charging process.
  • Removable battery (Lithium Ion 3.7 Volts 1000 mAH).
  • RF transceiver module.
  • Removable 16 GB microSDHC flash memory.
  • Physical dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 1.5 centimeters
  • To monitor the QC data in the field, you need a separate smart phone or pad. Alternatively, you can collect the date "blindly" and inspect it on you computer afterwards.

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GSB-LV (Line Viewer)

For deployed GSB status verification and for collecting QC data.

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Photo: Geospace Technologies

GSB Portable Data Transfer Module (DTM) / Charger

Data Transfer Module (DTM) 48 slots Download / Charging bays in a portable case

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Geospace External BN25 Batteries (Geospace external batteries)

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  • Name: BN25
  • Length 30.5 cm
  • Width 8.6 cm
  • Height 8.6 cm
  • Weight 4 kg
  • Power output 423 WHr (180 days 24 hrs/day)
  • Compatible with GSB3 and GSX

 

Photo: Geospace Technologies

Portable Battery Management system (BMS)

The 12-unit Portable BMS (Battery Management System) is a portable battery charger and testing system for the Geospace batteries.

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Photo: Geospace Technologies

Source Decoder Recorder (SDRX)

Equipment to generate time stamps for active-source shot records produced by a range of source types.

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Photo: Geospace Technologies

  • 4 channels of 24-bit digitization
  • An integrated high sensitivity GPS receiver
  • The SDRX captures time break with a 1µs accuracy and records the position of each shot.
  • Up to 16 GB solid state flash memory

GeoRes-XTC 60TB System Manager (not portable)

  • GSB Data Management Software: GeoReaper and GeoMerge
  • Collects, QC's and stores GSB memory data
  • Performs GSR parameter programming and ID logging
  • Accepts external data: Survey/NAV data, source control,
  • Operator notes, surveying planning and reporting tools
  • Outputs data on hard media in SEG-D, SEG-Y or miniSEED

Field Server (portable)

Field server planned to be purchased in 2022; specifications to follow later.