Case 1: Geothermal Exploration Project in Belgium
In May 2020, a customer from France completed a geothermal exploration project in Belgium using 2100 channels of SmartSolo. Despite the travel and logistical restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, the project team, consisting of fewer than 10 people, achieved remarkable results.
Key Highlights:
- Efficient Workflow: The team completed deployment, shooting, pickup, data harvest, and submission of deliverable data within two weeks.
- Dual Source Strategy: A controllable seismic source (vibroseis) was used during the day, while passive data collection occurred at night, offering more processing options for the customer.
Case 2: High-Resolution 3D Geological Structure Survey in Chengdu
In June 2019, SmartSolo was used in Chengdu, China, for a high-resolution urban underground space investigation. This type of survey was particularly challenging due to numerous obstacles in the urban landscape.
Challenges and Solutions:
- Urban Complexity: The area included water hazards, large commercial squares, government offices, subways, underground parking, and dense municipal infrastructure.
- SmartSolo’s Advantage: The triangular base provided a stable and effective coupling method on cement and concrete, ensuring high-quality data collection.
Case 3: Active Source Seismic Detection of Urban Faults
In September 2018, the Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration (Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences) conducted an Underground Structure Survey in Tongzhou, Beijing’s Capital Sub-Central City.
Project Details:
- Seismic Source: Vibroseis was utilized in the city’s suburbs for source production.
- Results: The survey effectively detected active underground faults, providing valuable insights for urban safety and development planning.
Case 4: Dense Array Background Noise Analysis in Mining Areas
In June 2018, the Institute of Geology and Geophysics (Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences) carried out a short-cycle intensive seismic monitoring program in Xinjiang. The project, which lasted two months, used SmartSolo IGU-16 5Hz units to achieve its goals.
Key Insights:
- Innovative Analysis: Background noise imaging was applied to the continuous waveform data, producing a 3D shear wave velocity structure of the shallow crust (0-1.3 km).
- Harsh Environment: Despite the challenging conditions in the mining area, SmartSolo enabled efficient project execution.
Conclusion
These cases demonstrate SmartSolo’s versatility and reliability across diverse applications, from geothermal exploration and urban fault detection to background noise analysis in mining areas. SmartSolo continues to empower geophysical research and seismic data acquisition with its innovative technology and robust design.