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Ocean bottom sensors reach the mainstream

Exciting developments in weak- and strong-motion ocean bottom seismometry are in the pipeline, which have the potential to place OBS instruments in the standard repertoire for scientists worldwide.


40TOBS sensors in production.

The compact and self-contained CMG-40TOBS instrument is already provoking a new wave of interest in ocean bottom seismic systems, with over 100 instruments in production.

Now, as a complement to our range of innovative levelling mechanisms and housings, Güralp Systems is set to announce the first complete seismic station in an autonomous OBS package.


CMG-3TOBS

With weak- and strong-motion sensors and sensor electronics integrated in the same housing, the 250 mm diameter instrument will provide scientists with an unprecedented range of observations from the ocean floor.

A larger sphere can be used which includes space for an integrated digitizer with automatic deployment capabilities and precision real-time clock module. Both housing types feature our unique ±30 ° levelling gimbal.