Full-Wave Seismic Geophone

AAPG Article (2005): Full-Wave Seismic Gets Tryout

Full-wave technology records the complete ground motion from both pressure (P) and shear (S) waves in three dimensions using MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical system)-based accelerometers.

In contrast, the standard analog geophone arrays measure only the vertical component of the seismic waves reflected from the subsurface. Eliminating the conventional phone array has the added benefit of lighter, less bulky equipment and greater operational efficiency.