Measurement procedures for underwater sound sources associated with oil and gas exploration and production activities.
report
This report is the result of Phase 2 of a two-phase project for the standardization of
measurement, processing and reporting procedures for offshore oil and gas
exploration and production-related sound sources. This project was carried out for
the E&P Sound and Marine Life Joint Industry Programme of the International
Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP).
Phase 1 has resulted in the publication of a terminology standard, a data
processing standard and a reporting standard. The aim of Phase 2 was to provide
the oil- and gas industry with standardized procedures for measuring underwater
sound radiated by relevant sources in the operational area, with limited hindrance
on operations. The results of these measurements should allow for characterization
of the sources in a clear manner, comparable between independently carried out
measurements, and suitable as input for environmental impact assessments.
This Phase 2 report describes measurement procedures for seismic acquisition
sources (type A), high-resolution geophysical survey sources (type B) and
production activity sources (type C).
measurement, processing and reporting procedures for offshore oil and gas
exploration and production-related sound sources. This project was carried out for
the E&P Sound and Marine Life Joint Industry Programme of the International
Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP).
Phase 1 has resulted in the publication of a terminology standard, a data
processing standard and a reporting standard. The aim of Phase 2 was to provide
the oil- and gas industry with standardized procedures for measuring underwater
sound radiated by relevant sources in the operational area, with limited hindrance
on operations. The results of these measurements should allow for characterization
of the sources in a clear manner, comparable between independently carried out
measurements, and suitable as input for environmental impact assessments.
This Phase 2 report describes measurement procedures for seismic acquisition
sources (type A), high-resolution geophysical survey sources (type B) and
production activity sources (type C).
TNO Identifier
960991
Publisher
TNO
Collation
69 p.
Place of publication
Den Haag