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This course shows how basic knowledge of joint time-frequency (JTF) analysis theory associated with pseudo computer programming can help geoscientists to take full advantage of their real world applications. Several JTF exploration geophysics applications are detailed, like spectral decomposition, data compression, filtering, etc. Starting from Fourier theory review, advanced time-frequency techniques are introduced by showing practical applications and by hands on introductory computer programming. This course is designed to be followed by anyone with a broad geoscience background: no specific detailed fore-knowledge is required, although a familiarity with basic signal analysis will be useful. Course attendees will receive a DVD or a USB flash drive that includes the class handouts, the code examples and data. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops.
Abstract Dispersant application is becoming considerably more utilized as a tool inthe response toolbox at oil spills. The primary application tool in the pasthas been through aircraft. While aircraft application is extremely effective, boat application can be efficiently utilized as an additional tool for deliveryof dispersant. This paper discusses the potential use and awareness for boatapplication of dispersant. Introduction Dispersant use on offshore oil spills has become increasingly more common asa tool to combat the spread of oil spills. Traditionally, here in the United States, oil companies have looked toward aerial application of dispersants. Theuse of aircraft is a valuable tool in the ongoing fight of oil spills andshould never be overlooked. Boat application of dispersants will not replaceaircraft spraying. Boat application should be considered as another toolavailable to qualified individuals (QI), the incident commander (IC), theresponsible party (RP), and the spill management team (SMT) of the oil ortransportation company, or the federal and state government that gets involvedin the task of mitigating the affects of an oil spill. Boat Spray Application of Dispersant Dispersant use in approved locations is not the topic in this paper. Thegovernment has well defined avenues for approving the use of dispersant. Itshould be noted that any use of any chemical in the response to an oil spillmust have complete authorized approval prior to any application. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) has had a tremendous impact on oil, transportation, storage and response companies and in the short decade since1989, the United States has seen an unsurpassed effort of the buildup ofresponse equipment, primarily containment, and mechanical recovery equipment. Interestingly enough, the primary dispersant delivery system in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) was available to QI's, IC's, SMT's, and RP's and was in operationprior to OPA 90.
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Abstract Technical computing in the oil and gas industry has undergone tremendous changes during the past ten years. Applications initially developed in BASIC, spreadsheet programs, FORTRAN, etc. have advanced into multifunctional, integrated products that are portable across several platforms (various computer systems). One aspect that has not kept pace with these technological advances is support. As in other businesses, a product, service or line of business that is not properly supported will quickly falter and subsequently be dropped. Support is critical in turning a product or business line into an asset. Technical computing should be viewed in the same light. Hundreds of thousands of dollars can be spent on technical applications, hardware, training, etc. Such investments should be viewed as adding value to a company's asset base. Without clearly defined support roles and responsibilities, these investments can quickly become non-performing assets or even liabilities. Introduction Approximately ten years ago, the oil industry witnessed the emergence of personal computers (PCs) in day-to-day business operations. Overnight, columnar pads, plotting paper and map colors were replaced by a sundry of spreadsheet, word processing, graphics and desktop publishing applications. Shortly thereafter, the industry saw software vendors peddling "technical" applications (BUY VS. BUILD) at their doorsteps. Staff personnel quickly became "expert" programmers, developing multitudes of applications (BUILD VS. BUY) that performed a single task. By default, some staff members became multi-disciplinarians, augmenting their "home" disciplines by becoming applications "programmers," systems support (Help Desk), trainers, etc. Soon, they became champions of the new technology, but at a price: management expected them to maintain their "home" discipline objectives and they did not receive adequate recognition for their contributions in technical computing. Quickly, these champions decided it was in their best interests to abandon secondary activities and focus on their primary objectives. Thus, many homegrown applications faltered and support for PCs became a scarce commodity. So began the philosophical discussions about whether this new technology was an asset or a liability. This paper describes the method that was used in Mobil Exploration and Producing to: * Analyze the issue of adequate support * Generate recommendations * Implement formal, recognized support
Okay, we get it, asset connectivity is the next revolution of humanity, and its impact will arguably match or surpass those of the Industrial Revolution and the Internet. Global leaders of industry are blazing a path to a connected world where tech acronyms are the new norm in job titles and $1B enterprise initiatives, i.e. IoT (Internet of Things), IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), IoE (Internet of Everything), M2M (Machine to Machine), TOIs (Things of Interest), to name a few, but what does it really mean for you and me? Networking industry leader Cisco estimates that 50B ‘things’ will be connected to the Internet by 2020, up 100% from 2015, and will subsequently grow to 500B after that – that network IP traffic will triple over time. Today, with 200 connectable ‘things’ per person in the world today, 99.4% of physical objects are still unconnected. In a time when we read about breaches across government agencies, big-box retailers, financial institutions, and even security providers themselves, it is sometimes difficult to really see an impact other than exposure, vulnerability, and threat where the only clear value becomes an insurance policy with upgraded systems and firewalls for the masses. However, what can confidently be stated and will be discussed in this writing is that when working closely with marine power system end users, clear and quantifiable benefits can be had for Internet-connected power assets and intelligent power systems in critical high horsepower marine applications.
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An accomplished painter may be able to The technology available to force an evolution in the marine spray up to 2,000 sq ft of coatings per hour for a short time but coatings application process has already proven itself in the automotive could not be expected to maintain that high rate of production over and aerospace industries for many years. Automation of the course of a day and maintain uniformity. Utilizing computercontrolled the marine coatings application process began in 2004 with a automation, rates above 5,000 sq ft per hour can be customer delivery of the first patented system. The arcane craftsmanship attained, consistently with predictable, continuous uniformity.
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