Bird Dog 4
Product information, applications, features, benefits, and brochure.
Bird Dog 4
Overview
The Bird Dog 4 is Seismic Source’s advanced field quality control system for testing vibrators, geophones, hydrophones, accelerometers, and load cells directly in the field or workshop. Designed for independent acceptance testing, the Bird Dog 4 provides precise measurements, advanced analysis tools, and rugged portability for demanding seismic environments. The system features 24 high-speed data channels, precision ADC circuitry, GPS timing and location tracking, Ethernet connectivity, and specialized sensor connections for easy field operation. The Bird Dog 4 can run independent QC tests without relying on the recording or source control system, helping crews verify performance and ensure equipment is operating correctly. Bird Dog 4 supports vibrator QC, geophone testing, hydrophone testing, and optional load cell testing, making it a versatile quality control platform for seismic acquisition operations.
Features
- 24 data channels for testing sources and sensors
- High-speed ADC circuits for precise measurements
- 24-bit ADC chips for lower noise and increased accuracy
- Specialized field connectors for simplified operation
- Rugged aluminum enclosure with integrated carrying handle
- Run wireline tests on up to five vibrators simultaneously
- Includes two magnetic accelerometers for independent testing
- Independent vibrator QC separate from recording system
- Analyze polarity, phase error, and force output
- Industry-standard vibrator QC reporting
- Test up to three 1C geophones or strings simultaneously
- Supports one 3C geophone test configuration
- QC individual geophone elements or strings
- Time and frequency domain testing
- MS Excel compatible reporting interface
- Optional hydrophone and streamer testing
- Measures electrical and acoustic properties
- Includes sound tube and amplifier option
- Verifies hydrophone accuracy and output
- Stores and generates hydrophone reports
- Optional portable load cell system
- Supports one to four load cells per system
- Analyzes amplitude and phase performance
- Compatible with any seismic vibrator
- VSCOPE software support for interpretation and analysis
- Ethernet connectivity for configuration and data offload
- Optional Wi-Fi connectivity
- GPS timing and location tagging for all tests
- All test data stored in non-volatile memory
- Lifetime software license included for vibrator, geophone, and accelerometer testing
Benefits
- Bird Dog 4 allows crews to independently verify vibrator, sensor, and hydrophone performance without relying on the acquisition system.
- Independent QC testing helps identify equipment problems before production acquisition begins, improving overall seismic data quality.
- Portable field testing allows crews to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot equipment directly onsite.
- The Bird Dog 4 can test vibrators, geophones, hydrophones, accelerometers, and load cells using one flexible platform.
- Integrated software generates reports, archives test results, and provides GPS-based time and location tracking for every test.
- Rugged construction, low power operation, and Ethernet/Wi-Fi connectivity make the Bird Dog 4 ideal for remote field operations.
Brochure
Bird Dog 4 BrochureRelated Applications
Learn more about applications commonly used with this product.
- Independent field QC testing for seismic vibrators, including force output, phase analysis, and accelerometer verification.
- Field and office testing of geophones, geophone strings, and 3C sensors.
- Hydrophone and streamer section testing for marine seismic operations.
- Amplitude and phase testing for seismic vibrators using portable load cell systems.
- Verify source and sensor equipment performance before acquisition begins.