The OBS-24 is a complete economical ocean bottom seismograph for temporary deployment with retrievable applications. It is a short period seismometer package used in seismic monitoring and ocean bottom surveys.

It is field proven with 100’s of packages installed over 5 years.

The instrument package includes a triaxial seismometer, hydrophone, 24-bit recorder, batteries, acoustic release system, flasher, and frame. A radio transponder is not installed in the standard unit because each radio must have a license according to local laws. As an option, a flasher with transponder can be added. The package power consumption is extremely low. The gimbaled seismometer package can operate up to a +/- 45 degree tilt. The 100Kg weight with sinker provides excellent seabed coupling and minimizes current drag. The sphere buoyancy is approximately 5Kg.

Compared to other OBS systems the OBS-24 is lightweight with small dimensions. The standard instrument package operates for 30days. Longer duration is available with additional batteries. The package is forklift compatible.

The instrument package comes standard with an 8 GB flash card for data storage. Optional 30Gb removable hard disk is available. Optional freestanding expansion disk reader that connects to a standard PC USB port is also available.

FEATURES

• Economical
• Complete system ready to deploy
• Low Power
• Small dimensions to minimize deck space
• 24-bit resolution recorder
• Operational over a wide range of tilt
• Excellent seabed coupling
• Optional battery choices