Challenge:
A land acquisition contractor needed to deliver seismic field QC and initial processing under tight time and budget constraints. They faced frequent equipment changes, variable data quality, and limited processing resources at remote locations. Traditional tools couldn’t cope with the need for fast, flexible QC in the field while maintaining full traceability of results.
Solution:
Using Claritas, the contractor was able to deploy a portable, stable field QC and processing system that mirrored the workflows used in their main processing centre. The modular design of Claritas let them customise workflows to suit each acquisition environment and automate repetitive steps. Our technical team also provided targeted training, empowering field staff to confidently run QC and troubleshoot data quality issues on site.
Result:
The contractor built a reliable, self-sufficient QC workflow that reduced re-shoots and downtime, improved communication between the field and the office, and shortened project turnaround times—all while ensuring consistent seismic data quality across campaigns.
Challenge:
A European university research group developing new techniques for Minerals Exploration and Carbon Sequestration needed a seismic processing platform that could easily integrate with their proprietary algorithms and experimental workflows. Commercial software options often lacked the openness or flexibility for academic R&D, and licensing costs limited student access.
Solution:
Claritas provided the perfect balance of open architecture and academic accessibility. The research team used the open I/O and scripting capabilities of Claritas to interface with their own real-time QC systems, validating data from field tests of new sensors and imaging techniques. Through the Claritas Academic Site License, every MSc and PhD student in the program gained access to the same professional-grade processing environment used in industry.
Result:
Claritas helped the university accelerate its research pipeline—allowing rapid prototyping of new algorithms—and gave students hands-on experience with real seismic workflows. This strengthened collaboration between academia and industry and positioned the program as a hub for carbon storage innovation.
Challenge:
A marine geophysical survey contractor was expanding from single-channel to multi-channel seismic acquisition to meet growing demand for offshore wind and near-surface studies. They needed a processing system that was robust at sea, easy to deploy on vessels with limited connectivity, and flexible enough to run the same workflows in the office.
Solution:
By adopting Claritas, the company implemented a shared license model that let teams seamlessly switch software access between the office and offshore vessels—maximising utilisation while minimising cost. Claritas’s UHR (Ultra-High-Resolution) seismic modules provided the precise imaging tools needed for shallow marine interpretation. In addition, customised Claritas training ensured field and office teams quickly gained proficiency in multi-channel seismic processing.
Result:
The contractor now delivers higher-quality data faster, using consistent workflows from vessel to final report. The ability to process UHR seismic data in-house has opened new revenue opportunities and improved control over project schedules and deliverables.
