Offshore staff
DENVER –A Kongsberg Seatex high-speed, high-capacity data, voice, and video communication system that can connect multiple vessels is one technology feature at the 2014 Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Annual Meeting.
Kongsberg Seatex says the MBR system, operating in the 5 GHz band can handle close vessel communications over more than 50 km (30+ mi) even with platform obstructions.
Unlike satellite, Wi-Fi, or mobile network platforms, the MBR system requires no extra infrastructure or equipment beyond the units on participating vessels and other assets. The system allows those vessels the capacity for a variety of digital communications, including real-time video streams and data transmissions.
“All marine seismic operations are in reality multi-vessel operations and require reliable communication,” said Gard Ueland, president of Kongsberg Seatex. “MBR represents a quantum leap in reliability for this type of communication, and we believe that users will experience a whole new performance level enabling them to benefit from safer and more efficient operations.”
10/29/14
