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Streamer

Overview

The SSC Land Streamer is designed for high-speed, high-resolution seismic acquisition. It uses a series of geophones mounted on metal sleds and tied to strong polyester webbing, with outriggers on each sled to help keep the sensors vertical during field operation.

A typical system includes a Land Streamer, DAQlink seismograph, and accelerated weight drop source. The Land Streamer connects behind the source, and the source connects behind the truck, creating a fast land acquisition system that requires less equipment and less field effort than traditional layouts.

Like marine streamers, land streamers can be deployed in 2D or 3D configurations. They can be used with vertical or shear wave sensors and with sources such as accelerated weight drops or Vibroseis. The system is especially well suited for rapid MASW acquisition.

Features

High-Speed Land Acquisition
  • Designed for fast, high-resolution seismic acquisition
  • Geophones mounted on metal sleds
  • Strong polyester webbing connects the streamer system
  • Outriggers help keep each sled vertical
  • Useful for rapid MASW acquisition
Flexible Survey Configuration
  • Can be deployed in 2D or 3D configurations
  • Supports vertical wave and shear wave sensors
  • Can be used with accelerated weight drop sources
  • Can be used with Vibroseis sources
  • Supports rapid land seismic production workflows
System Specifications
  • Number of channels: 12, 24 standard, or 48
  • Channel spacing: 2 m standard, 5 m, or 10 m
  • Geophone frequency: 2 Hz, 4.5 Hz standard, or 10 Hz
  • Geophone connector: Kooter-style standard
  • Sled material: steel
Sled Specifications
  • Sled size: 6.5 x 5.25 inches
  • Sled height: 2.8 inches for asphalt
  • Sled height: 5.6 inches for grass
  • Sled weight: 10.5 lbs sled only
  • Average total sled weight: 12.5 lbs
  • Outrigger length: 11 inches
Webbing Specifications
  • Polyester webbing
  • Webbing width: 5 inches
  • Breaking strength: 18,000 lbs
  • Designed for towing and field movement
Vscope 3 Acquisition Software
  • Configures system for data acquisition
  • Graphical layout and roll display
  • Real-time noise monitor
  • Automated record stacking
  • Automated vibrator correlation
  • Compatible with Geogiga Surface and Surface Plus software
  • Compatible with Park Seismic ParkSeis MASW software
Expandability & Compatibility
  • Compatible with DAQlink seismographs
  • Compatible with Force 3 Vibroseis Controller
  • Compatible with Boom Box 3 Dynamite Synchronizer
  • Compatible with RTM 3 Remote Trigger Module
  • Works with Seismic Source source control electronics

Benefits

Acquire More Data Faster
  • The Land Streamer reduces setup time and field effort, allowing crews to move quickly between source points and acquire more data in less time.
Reduce Field Equipment
  • Streamer-style acquisition requires less equipment and less manual layout than conventional planted geophone spreads.
Improve MASW Productivity
  • The system is especially suitable for rapid MASW acquisition where fast movement and consistent receiver spacing are important.
Support Multiple Acquisition Styles
  • Land Streamers can be used in 2D or 3D configurations and can support vertical or shear wave acquisition.
Improve Field Consistency
  • Fixed channel spacing and sled-mounted geophones help crews maintain a consistent receiver layout during production.
Integrate With Existing SSC Systems
  • The Land Streamer can be used with DAQlink systems and Seismic Source source control electronics for flexible acquisition workflows.

Related Applications

Learn more about applications commonly used with this product.

MASW Acquisition
  • Rapid receiver deployment and consistent spacing make the Land Streamer especially suitable for MASW surveys.
Near Surface & Engineering Seismic
  • Use for shallow seismic, pavement, geotechnical, and engineering geophysics applications.
2D and 3D Land Seismic
  • Deploy streamers in 2D or 3D configurations for efficient land data acquisition.
Accelerated Weight Drop Surveys
  • Pair the Land Streamer with an accelerated weight drop source for fast land acquisition.
Vibroseis Acquisition
  • Use with Vibroseis sources and Force 3 source control for larger or specialized projects.
Shear Wave Acquisition
  • Can be configured with shear wave sensors for specialized near-surface surveys.