Challenges of Geophysical Data Acqusition for Offshore Renewable Project Permitting in Federal Waters

摘要

Conclusions As a rule of thumb, when working on wind farm projects where foundation designs require installation to a depth below seafloor in excess of the water depth at the site, it is advisable to conduct a multi-channel geophysical survey in order to be able to process out data multiples and improve data quality. This approach will help ensure that the data are acceptable to BOEMRE and will provide engineers with clearer information for design development. The cost savings of single-channel data collection do not stack up to the costs of re-acquiring data. In addition, it is highly advisable to consult closely with BOEMRE during the survey planning stages.