11 December 2023 | 8:00 AM (Central Time)
Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into the fascinating world of marine seismic sources, exploring both their historical roots and cutting-edge advancements. We will embark on a journey that begins with a brief historical overview of marine seismic sources, laying the foundation for a deep dive into the exciting recent developments in the field.
Our expert speakers will guide you through the evolution of seismic source technology, highlighting the conventional yet indispensable classical airgun arrays. From there, we will venture into the realm of innovation, introducing novel airguns and their potential to reshape the way we explore the Earth’s subsurface.
But that’s not all – our exploration extends to marine seismic vibrators, a disruptive technology with promising capabilities that with the potential of transforming the field. Discover how these innovative devices are opening new avenues for seismic data acquisition in marine environments.
Whether you’re a seasoned geoscientist or new to the world of marine seismology, this webinar promises to broaden your understanding of seismic source technologies and their vital role in unlocking the secrets of our planet’s subsurface. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay at the forefront of marine seismic exploration.
Speaker Bios
Susanne Rentsch-Smith
Susanne earned her PhD in Geophysics from the Freie Universität Berlin in 2007 and has since held various technical roles in the Geophysical Industry.
In 2007, she commenced her professional journey as a research scientist specializing in multi-sensor processing at Schlumberger in London. In 2015, she transitioned to a leadership position as a lead marine geophysicist for multi-sensor technology, in Oslo. In 2018, Susanne joined Shearwater GeoServices as a Principal Geophysicist, where her responsibilities included shaping Shearwater’s strategic direction in multi-sensor streamer and airgun source technology. As of February 2023, she serves as Shearwater’s technical sales and commercialization manager.
Over the past 15 years, Susanne has distinguished herself as an inventor, with more than 11 international patents, as well as their subsequent divisional patents, and numerous patent applications. Additionally, she has authored and co-authored several papers, frequently presenting her work at various annual conferences hosted by professional societies, organizations, industry consortia, and academic institutions. Susanne also contributes her expertise as a reviewer for publications like GEOPHYSICS, Geophysical Prospecting, and abstracts for the SEG and EAGE annual conferences.
Thomas Elboth
Thomas Elboth holds a PhD in mathematics from the university of Oslo, Norway, and for the last two decades he has been working as in the industry in a variety of technical and managerial roles.
In 2005, he embarked on his career as an R&D geophysicist at Fugro Seismic, where he specialized in the development of both software and hardware for seismic acquisition and processing. His journey continued in 2013 when he joined CGG as an R&D project manager overseeing diverse projects related to marine seismic acquisition and processing. In 2018, he assumed the role of senior research advisor within the same organization. In 2021, Thomas joined Shearwater GeoServices as a lead geophysicist, primarily focusing on cutting-edge developments related to a new marine vibrator technology.
Over the past 20 years, Thomas has solidified his reputation as an inventor, with more than eight international patents, as well as their subsequent divisional patents, and numerous patent applications. Additionally, he has authored and co-authored several papers, frequently presenting his work at various annual conferences hosted by professional societies, organizations, industry consortia, and academic institutions. Thomas also actively mentors MSc and PhD students while also serving as a PhD committee member at the University of Oslo. Furthermore, he lends his expertise as a reviewer for renowned publications such as GEOPHYSICS, Geophysical Prospecting, and abstracts for the SEG and EAGE annual conferences.