Explor successfully completes first three-component seismic survey with STRYDE nodes

Explor designs, builds and tests a mechanical converter that enables attachment of STRYDE Nodes in either single component or three-component configuration

Three-component surveying enables recording of entire seismic wavefield, enhances quality of subsurface image delivering unprecedented operational flexibility.

Calgary, Alberta, April 19, 2021 – Explor, a leading innovative geophysical technology company, announced another important breakthrough that will drive value in the onshore seismic industry.   

Most seismic acquisition around the globe is single-component (“1C”) acquisition that records the compressional seismic wave or “P-wave.” However, there has been growing demand for three-component (“3C”) seismic data acquisition so that the entire seismic wavefield can be recorded, thereby enhancing the quality of the subsurface image. 

Normally, acquisition companies are required to purchase specialized 3C recording equipment to acquire multi-component seismic data since other 1C seismic recording sensors cannot be used in a 3C configuration. Acquisition companies seeking to access the image quality of 3C surveying have to take on the additional cost of not only purchasing both 1C and 3C seismic recording equipment, but also storing and transporting both types of equipment.

“The Explor 3C converter for STRYDE Nodes means that acquisition companies now have an option to rapidly deploy STRYDE in 3C configurations, with the same converter also working in a 1C mode. With the STRYDE technology, acquisition companies no longer need to carry inventories of both 1C and 3C receivers. The lightweight and agile 3C converter is a game-changer on top of STRYDE’s game-changing technology.” – Allan Chatenay, President, Explor

 Explor tested STRYDE Nodes throughout 2020 and recently took delivery of over 20,000 STRYDE nodes in Q1 2021. STRYDE Nodes are game-changing seismic receiver technology that at 150g are the smallest, lightest, and lowest priced on the market.

The STRYDE Node sensor is an omnidirectional accelerometer, which means it can record signal in any direction. STRYDE had acquired several tests before this survey using buried horizontal Nodes and observed very encouraging results. However, during these tests, it was observed that additional costs and hours were incurred when burying each node separately, reducing the game-changing efficiency of the STRYDE system. Explor’s converter solves this problem as it is light and fast, allowing the nimbleness of the STRYDE Nodes to be retained even in 3C deployment.

During their testing, Explor designed and engineered this patent-pending 3C converter technology that allows the 1C STRYDE receiver nodes to be rapidly assembled in a 3C receiver configuration, thereby introducing unprecedented operational flexibility. The coupling to the earth is very robust, with a simple, highly efficient installation and retrieval system.

Fully assembled, STRYDE in 3C configuration weighs just 0.512 kg, a fraction of the weight and cost of any other 3C node on the market and requiring less than a fifth of the storage space compared to the next-most compact 3C node. Explor completed a full-scale commercial survey in Q1 2021 wherein over 19,000 STRYDE nodes were configured into over 6,400 3C nodes using Explor’s converter. Person hours for deployment and retrieval of STRYDE in 3C configuration were approximately 60% lower than other commonly used 3C nodes.

“STRYDE has enjoyed collaborating with Explor, who share our vision of delivering high quality seismic with the lowest possible environmental footprint and HSE risks. We are thrilled to see that Explor has proven their converters can allow customers to flexibly and efficiently deploy STRYDE in either 1C or 3C configurations.” – Mike Popham, Chief Executive Officer, STRYDE

Explor is now offering the 3C converter up for sale to STRYDE customers wishing to flexibly deploy their STRYDE receiver nodes in 3C configuration.

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About Explor:

Explor is a privately held Canadian company that develops innovative geophysical technologies and methodologies to acquire and deliver high quality geophysical data with minimal environmental impact. Explor employs a diverse team of qualified scientists across a range of scientific disciplines as well as project teams and logistics experts to accomplish its objectives through a rigorous and relentless continuous improvement process. Explor specializes in challenging and extraordinary projects.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Allan Chatenay at 403-263-5950 or email at [email protected]. Explor can also be found at www.explor.net and on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

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About STRYDE:

STRYDE’s mission is to make high density seismic affordable to any industry.

STRYDE’s customers benefit from a substantially reduced environmental footprint, reduced HSE risk, faster surveys and significant operational efficiencies. Put simply, STRYDE’s products save customers money and time while enabling them to deliver the best quality seismic data.

STRYDE technology has been used for oil and gas exploration, geothermal, mining, assessing seismic risk and even for archaeology. This diverse range of operating environments demonstrates the versatility of the STRYDE system, which can scale to meet any end user requirement on any land terrain.

With over 170,000 STRYDE NodesTM deployed or purchased globally, STRYDE is helping customers around the globe to acquire an unparalleled understanding of the subsurface.

To find out more about STRYDE and the game changing STRYDE NodeTM please visit strydefurther.com or email [email protected]