Title :
Benefits of MEMS Based Seismic Accelerometers for Oil Exploration
Author :
Laine, Jérôme ; Mougenot, Denis
Author_Institution :
SERCEL, Carquefou
Abstract :
MEMS based digital sensors are compared with conventional analog moving coil geophones used in the hydrocarbon seismic exploration. This paper attempts to address advantages of MEMS digital accelerometers used to measure the small ground motion induced by the reflection of seismic waves generated for subsurface imaging. From the technical specification point of view, broadband linear response and very good vector fidelity are the essential benefits. Weight, cost, tilt compensation and easy handling are the main operational advantages of such sensors compared to the conventional geophone.
Keywords :
accelerometers; geophysical prospecting; microsensors; oil technology; seismic waves; seismometers; MEMS digital accelerometers; analog moving coil geophones; broadband linear response; digital sensors; ground motion; hydrocarbon seismic exploration; oil exploration; seismic accelerometers; seismic waves; subsurface imaging; Accelerometers; Coils; Gas detectors; Hydrocarbons; Micromechanical devices; Motion measurement; Petroleum; Reflection; Seismic measurements; Seismic waves; MEMS; Seismic sensor; accelerometer; geophone;
Conference_Titel :
Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Conference, 2007. TRANSDUCERS 2007. International
Conference_Location :
Lyon
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0841-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0842-3
DOI :
10.1109/SENSOR.2007.4300423
