Case histories of Loran C radionavigation usage for oil exploration activities offshore Newfoundland

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5693449

Morgan, J G; Spradley, L H

This paper describes the Loran C systems and techniques used to position the drilling vessel for the Hibernia discovery well and for the navigation of the vessel for the well site surveys which preceded the drilling operation. In addition, subsequent use of Loran C for a major seismic program in the area is described, including the implementation of a Loran C ''monitor'' station deployed on an offshore drilling vessel. Data are presented showing relative position results of real-time navigation for the seismic program and a comparison to results of sophisticated postmission processing. The computer program and postmission processing techniques are also described.

• Research Organization: Chevron Geosci Co
• OSTI ID: 5693449
• Report Number(s): CONF-8105157-
• Journal Information: Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States), Vol. 2; Conference: 13. annual offshore technology conference, Houston, TX, USA, 4 May 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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