Data Acquisition, Transfer and Processing for Multi Channel Permanent PMM Systems

This paper discusses the acquisition, transfer and subsequent processing/presentation of data from four different permanent PMM installations. The installations differ in both size, location, data processing procedures and ultimate function. In terms of complexity, capability and addressability this new Aramco PMM system probably represents the current state of the art in permanents deployed, unmanned passive microseismic monitoring systems. The paper concludes with a review of system data handling capabilities as they currently, or will soon, exist using the characteristics of this new system for illustration purposes.