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Challenges In Deploying Temporary Polar Seismic Equipment

This presentation outlines the complexities involved in deploying temporary seismic equipment in polar regions. It covers the current systems and design philosophy emphasizing their robustness for high data return and ease of installation or service. Key logistics challenges are discussed, including long shipping lead times, weather impacts, and the unique conditions of Arctic and Antarctic fieldwork. Factors such as field life, camping conditions, and mental and physical crew states are examined. The presentation emphasizes a refined design approach that supports efficient equipment handling and maximizes operational success in extreme environments.

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Challenges In Deploying Temporary Polar Seismic Equipment

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  1. Challenges In Deploying Temporary Polar Seismic Equipment Paul Carpenter IRIS / PASSCAL 6/11/2013

  2. Outline • Current Systems & Design Philosophy • Schedule • Logistics • Challenges from Field Conditions • Design philosophy

  3. Current Systems & Design Philosophy • Current systems well built and designed • High data return • Further refinement • Easy to install or service

  4. Schedule Arctic Prep Arctic Shipping Arctic Field Work Antarctic Shipping Antarctic Prep Antarctic Field Work

  5. Logistics to the Ice • Long shipping lead times • Documentation & paperwork • Hold ups • Weather • Environmental • Mechanical

  6. Logistics on the Ice • Staging Area • Paperwork & coordination • Equipment handling • Storage • Equipment Movement • Pre Site visit prep • Weather has a large role

  7. Field life • Big or small camp • Several to no support staff • Subjected to weather • Camping life style • Diet changes • Removed from society • 24 Hour Sunlight

  8. Weather • Dynamic weather • Low temperatures • Wind • Dry or Wet • Warm!? • Clothing management • Remember to review body condition

  9. Climate & Terrain • Snow & Ice • Crevasse • Blue Ice • Animals • Accumulation • Altitude • 0’ to >10,000’

  10. Field Crew at Site • Physical state • Long hours • Fatigue, exhaustion • Mental state • Stress • Distracted

  11. Design Philosophy • Easy to install or service • Pre-assembled • Ready and running • Minimal construction needed • Modular • Quick swap components • Easy to read and understand lights or screens

  12. Design Philosophy cont. • One Opportunity to Install or Service • Focus • Sensor placement • Data recording

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