SONANGOL, Angola's national oil company, is conducting a 2D seismic acquisition project in the Namibe basin, in southern Angola.
The project's area, covering some 8,500 km2, ranges from mountainous valleys to shifting sand dunes, and is mostly remote from population centers. Also, the project includes various companies, both in the field as well as is in management and logistics positions. Therefore, MDVIA's services were required for efficient planning, management and control of the project.
Scouting Operations
MDVIA has used its extensive field experience and knowledge to conduct scouting trips in complicated and challenging terrains. The geographically referenced data collected includes: unique access roads, terrain types analysis, population data, environmental issues etc.
Orthophoto Production
Ariel photography of the entire project area, at 40 cm. per pixel, was performed using light airplane equipped with the advanced Nevo system, using a 60 megapixel digital camera. The orthophoto map and 3D data produced in the process serve as an ultimate terrain visualization tool, used for terrain analysis, planning of seismic lines and field operations and as an accurate and updated base for producing other information layers.
Geographic Information System - BAOBAB G.I.S
Based on its rich experience with previous seismic projects, MDVIA has rapidly and efficiently created a complete GIS system for the project's management and participants. The GIS service, based on a complex and constantly improved data base, includes a uniquely designed web environment GIS, which allows the user to view, analyze and download project data, regardless of geographic location.