Geospace Technologies Launches Mariner – a New Ocean Bottom Node

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Geospace Technologies (NASDAQ: GEOS) has introduced Mariner, an autonomous, cable-free, four-channel ocean bottom recorder for shallow water seismology. This innovative node enables continuous data acquisition for up to 70 days at depths of 750 meters, featuring rapid recharging and increased capacity on survey vessels. The product enhances operational efficiency and is compatible with Geospace's GEM 4.0 Unified Interface. Positioned as an affordable solution, Mariner promises significant savings in logistics and maintenance over its lifecycle.

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• Launch of Mariner, a cost-effective seismic acquisition tool for shallow waters.
• Extended recording capability of up to 70 days, enhancing data collection.
• Space-efficient design allows up to 25% more nodes in survey vessels.
• Compatibility with GEM 4.0 enhances operational efficiency.

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Announcing the World’s Most Affordable Way to Seismically Survey in Shallow Water

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Geospace Technologies (NASDAQ: GEOS) today announced the release of a new seismic acquisition product known as Mariner™, a continuous, cable-free, four channel autonomous, shallow water ocean bottom recorder.

Mariner is the next generation node designed for extended duration seabed ocean bottom seismic data acquisition. The slim profile nodes are ideally deployed as deep as 750 meters. The device continuously records for up to 70 days and offers more rapid recharging times. Its slim profile creates space savings on seismic survey vessels, allowing contractors to fit up to 25% more nodes into a download/charge container.

“After more than a decade of leading the industry in the development of wireless ocean bottom nodes, we’re thrilled to launch our new Mariner product offering at the International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy,” said Walter “Rick” Wheeler, president and CEO of Geospace Technologies. “It’s been an enormous reward to see our product engineers leverage their specialized skills and experience to design and manufacture Mariner to be highly affordable, both in its initial cost as well as its savings over the lifetime of ownership by way of improved logistics, operations, maintenance, and repair.”

Similar to Geospace’s innovative GCL seismic system, Mariner has wireless connector-free charging and data download functionality. Additional features of the Mariner include an internal heading sensor and solid-state flash memory up to 32 GB per channel. Mariner’s four channel node uses all Geospace designed and manufactured sensor components including three patented, high sensitivity GS-ONE geophones configured tri-axially along with an MP-18 BH hydrophone. The built-in full resolution test generator offers users the added security of a fully functional recorder capable of high-fidelity data acquisition.

Mariner is fully compatible with the Geospace Equipment Manager (GEM) 4.0 Unified Interface, a proprietary software package of GeoUtilities, GeoReaper and GeoMerge, that incorporates the power of distributive computing, allowing a single operator interface to control the scalable data collection and delivery needs of any sized crew.

For more information on the Mariner product and its specifications, please visit https://www.geospace.com/products/marine-exploration/mariner/.

About Geospace Technologies

Geospace principally designs and manufactures seismic instruments and equipment. We market our seismic products to the oil and gas industry to locate, characterize and monitor hydrocarbon-producing reservoirs. We also market our seismic products to other industries for vibration monitoring, border and perimeter security and various geotechnical applications. We design and manufacture other products of a non-seismic nature, including water meter products, imaging equipment, offshore cables, remote shutoff water valves and Internet of Things (IoT) platform and provide contract manufacturing services. Learn more at www.geospace.com.

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Media Contact: Caroline Kempf, ckempf@geospace.com, 321.341.9305

Source: Geospace Technologies

FAQ

What is the Mariner product launched by Geospace Technologies?

The Mariner is a new autonomous, cable-free, four-channel ocean bottom recorder designed for shallow water seismic data acquisition.

How deep can the Mariner nodes be deployed?

Mariner nodes can be deployed at depths of up to 750 meters.

What is the recording duration of the Mariner device?

The Mariner can continuously record seismic data for up to 70 days.

When was the Mariner product introduced?

The Mariner product was announced at the International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy.

How does the Mariner improve operational efficiency?

The Mariner's slim profile allows for more nodes to be stored and deployed, while its rapid recharging capabilities enhance overall operational efficiency.