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Narwhal Integrated Ice Management Provides New Insight
Scott Cameron ION Concept Systems Edinburgh, Scotland
Presented by:
Challenges of Arctic Operations
� Increased activity in Arctic regions � Concerns:
– HSE – Short operating season – Remoteness – Access to information – Communication across the operation – The ice itself
Reality of Today’s Operations
� Variety of data inputs with no integrated picture of the ice environment
� Limited communications between off and onshore stakeholders
� Suboptimal utilization of resources
� Many operations are characterized by: – Limited integration – Lack of data records or audit trails – Inefficiencies – Unnecessary expense – Significant risk
The Solution…
� Should provide: – Data integration, management and visualization – Common operational picture – Planning and analysis tools – Automation – Communications infrastructure
� Resulting in these operational benefits: – More informed decision making – Improved operations strategy
– Maximised operational window – Optimised resource usage – Full data and decision audits trails – Reduced HSE risk
The Solution – Narwhal for Ice Management
Enterprise Communications Enabling comprehensive collaboration
� Distributed System � Multiple vessels � Shore locations
� Communications � Flexible framework � Dual band radio � VSAT � Iridium Open Port � Redundancy
� Intelligent Sharing � Supports large data volumes � Optimizes bandwidth use
Data Integration and Management Enables better informed business decisions
� All data entered is � Time stamped � Geospatially referenced � Stored in GIS database
� Supported data types : � Raster imagery
– Satellite imagery – Ice hazard radar – Bathymetry
� Vector – Weather / Metocean – Ice charts – Shapefile / KML support – User defined data layer
� Vessel Data – Real time positions and headings – Echo sounders, Current Logging – AIS – Vessel routes & plans
Narwhal GIS DB
Narwhal Data Hosting Simplifies data download & management
� Data “products” from multiple “providers”
� Narwhal “Auto Scan” monitors providers for new data
� Data downloaded to Onshore Data Hosting Service
� Offshore Narwhal � Continual monitoring for new data availability � Automatic download and import of new data � Full error checking and retry service � Data appears in Narwhal without user intervention
� Data upload to Shore locations � Selected data uploaded to shore locations
� Entire process is automatic thus simplifying operation and reducing error
Data Provider
Data Provider
Onshore Data Hosting
Service
Offshore Narwhal(s)
Visualisation & Analysis Common operational picture
� Allow ice experts and pilots, analysts, drilling supervisors, etc. to see the “big” picture
� Visualization & Analysis Tools: – GIS 3D display technology – User controlled data layers
– Transparencies – Live & historical display tools – Calendar
– Dedicated ice hazard radar display – Vessel and hazard trails
– Alarm zones – Route planning & routes
� Data synchronisation provides common operational picture across network
Trafficability Analysis Vessel’s ability to navigate ice regimes
� Utilize during program planning to understand the number and type of support vessels required
� Assign optimal resources during operations for greater efficiencies and mitigated risk
� Act as a key component in execution of the ice management strategy
� Analysis Tools: � Vessel ice classification definition � Correlate with ice charts and manual entries � Determine go/no go areas � Vessel route planning � Assign resources for support of the ice
management plan
Ice Hazard Logging Ice reconnaissance and verification
� Simple and easy to use point and click approach to manual ice hazard entry
� Ice obstacle identification – Position, Time – Size & shape – Set & Drift – Size Estimation tool – Track movement – Assess risk
� Ice database – Geospatial & time referenced – Shared across operational network
Narwhal Calendar Providing a data timeline
� Improve operational understanding by chronologically organizing data: � Events, activities and timing
– Crew changes, permits, hunting and fishing, mammal migrations … � Imported data
– Satellite imagery, ice charts, metocean data, observations
� Provide proper context: � Data is automatically time stamped and geo-referenced upon entry � A chronology for analysis, planning and forecasting
� Bring data to life with “Timesliding”
Planning & Analysis Improved strategy planning and resource usage
� Historical Analysis � Import historical data to plan for timing of operations � Playback long and short term data for improved situational analysis
� Forecasting: � Integrate custom prediction modelling algorithms � Forecast & visualise ice conditions and movements � Optimize resource planning and utilization
Mitigating HSE Risk… Ice management plan support
� Ice management plan integration
� Alarm zone monitoring – Configurable alarm zones and alert levels
– Based on distance or hazard time to impact – Automatic monitoring, predictions and alarms – Fully audited
� Risk mitigation plan – Assign threat responsible – Request towing, moving, monitoring
– Publish plan across the operations network – Monitor vessel activity and ice threats
– Constant review on and offshore
Mitigating HSE Risk… Automated audit trail & reporting
� Allow operators to more easily comply with government regulations
� Automate data collection and archiving
� Automate audit trails
� Provide reporting capabilities � Create reports using any data or display � Download reports � Save and distribute reports
� Replay scenarios for training and fin tuning of Ice Management Plan
Lifecycle of E&P Ice Operations
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Site Survey Example
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� Site survey in Baffin Bay � 2D Hi resolution seismic and environmental site survey
� Narwhal & ice hazard radar installed on survey vessel
� Narwhal to work alongside existing ice defence contractor
� Narwhal considered as primary Ice Management System: � Visualisation and analysis tools � Ice hazard radar � Data hosting and download service � Ice hazard logging � Alarm zone monitoring as per ice management plan � Data management
Data Management Example
� 70 days into operation
� Data hosting service (approx 280MB)
� > 90 satellite images � > 350 vector based data products � > 350 non georeferenced images & reports
� On-board data � > 21000 radar images recorded � > 300 ice hazards identified � > 1800 ice observations recorded � > 10 static + mobile alarm zones � > 20 GIS data layers
� All data catalogued for historical analysis and post survey review
� Further data can be added post survey to aid understanding
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Demonstrated Benefits
� Fully embedded into the ice management decision making process
� Enables integration of the various sources of information with operational picture
� Allows efficient communication and sharing of ice information with marine crews
� Quickly reviews historical data for reporting and analysis purposes
� Saving an estimated 25% on time spent on handling and processing data allowing more time observing ice and interacting with marine crew
� Full history of vessel operation & movements, ice observations & conditions.
� All data available for post season analysis and next season planning
Conclusions
Today’s Reality:
� Increase in Arctic marine operations
� Unique set of challenges.
� Not adequately met by existing ice monitoring technology.
� In developing Narwhal we have � Leveraged proven infrastructure, technologies
and experience developed over decades in marine seismic
� Worked together with industry thought leaders
The Result Unique tool providing a step change in technology, increasing efficiently and reducing QHSE risk for all marine Arctic operations
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