Subsurface imaging experts
FOUNDED in 1981, Terrex Seismic (Terrex) provides subsurface seismic imaging and associated services to mining and resource companies operating throughout Australia.
Continued investment in the latest acquisition technologies available to market, coupled with the company’s innovative approach to survey design and operational execution, has resulted in an increased ability to provide high resolution 3D data volumes capable of effective and efficient integration into mining and resource workflow models.
Specifically, the integration of high-resolution 3D seismic is proving capable of improvements in mine planning, risk mitigation, and the economic appraisal of new reserve blocks, mine extensions, and new prospects prior to the commitment of extensive capital expenditure.
At the centre of Terrex’s ability to scale, economically, the density of seismic services that are now available to the mining industry was borne out of its investment in SmartSolo nodal technology.
Terrex is the only Australian owned and operated seismic contractor that owns 48,000 SmartSolo nodes — an advanced smart seismic sensor technology that improves the quality of seismic data and has significant benefits in terms of HSE exposure, data quality and operational efficiencies.
Going nodal
Compared with traditional cable-based seismic data acquisition systems, nodal technology allows for the rapid deployment and acquisition of higher density seismic data surveys.
Nodal technology requires less equipment and therefore reduces crew size, resulting in reduced manual handling risk, a decrease in vehicle transport and an overall lower environmental footprint.
Nodal systems also eliminate the problems of random noise and animal damage that cable systems are susceptible to.
In addition, there is no wasted time repairing line breaks or troubleshooting spread making nodal recording systems extremely reliable and efficient.
The SmartSolo nodes are compact, lightweight, and easily transportable, allowing for high-density point receiver geometries.
Nodal technology is revolutionising seismic acquisition by minimising cultural heritage exposure, reducing environmental impact and expanding exploration opportunities to places previously deemed inaccessible.
For more information visit: www.terrexseismic.com
Terrex Seismic will exhibit at IMARC booth A7.