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MicrOBS

    Overview

    Microbs

    MicrOBS is an ocean bottom node solution for seismic refraction and reflection surveys.

    With the MicrOBS range of seismometer, Sercel provides a seabed monitoring solution capable of operating at a depth of up to 6,000 m with a data recording duration of up to 180 days.

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    Highlights

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    MicrOBS range : 

    • MicrOBS, equipped with 3 geophones and 1 hydrophone with an autonomy duration of 60 days.
    • MicrOBS Long Life equipped with 3 geophones and 1 hydrophone with an autonomy duration of 180 days.
    • MicrOBS NT: equipped with 3 accelerometer ultra-low noise MEMS, autonomy duration : 45 days.

    MicrOBS is ideally suited for hybrid surveys when used in combination with seismic streamers or for sparse OBN surveys.
     

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    Key Benefits

    SIMPLIFIED & EFFICIENT OPERATIONS

    • Free fall node
    • Self popup

    HIGH-PRECISION IMAGING

    • High sensitivity & digital fidelity
    • Omni-tilt recording

    SYSTEM CERTIFIED DATA

    • Operation monitoring environment
    • Proven reliability

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    Earth & Oceans monitoring

    Defense - Surveillance

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    Download

    Category Name Language Publication Size Download
    Brochure MicrOBS Nodal Brochure (EN) English Jul 18, 2023 312.53 KB pdf
    Specifications MicrOBS Family Specifications (EN) English Jul 19, 2023 42.83 KB pdf
    Technical paper Want to get rid of distortion? (EN) English Jun 21, 2021 823.71 KB pdf
    Abstract Optimization of hybrid surveys with drop & pop nodes: an innovative approach (EN) English Oct 24, 2022 261.38 KB pdf
    Technical paper Sercel True Broadband: 8-Octave Capability (EN) English Sep 21, 2021 2.04 MB pdf
    Brochure QuietSeis - OBN GPR MicrOBS Brochure (EN) English Jan 03, 2024 357.91 KB pdf
    Brochure MicrOBS Brochure (EN) English Sep 28, 2023 349.45 KB pdf