Field Operations
Dawson operates fourteen experienced crews of which six are equipped with ARAM ARIES Recording systems, six with IO System II RSR Radio Telemetry and three with IO System II cable based recording systems.
In the field, Dawson:
- Operates with a channel count of over 164,000 channels
- Equips crews with 62,000-pound peak force Vibroseis equipment and/or dynamite capabilities
- Positions source units by GPS
- Operates two or more sets per crew
- Conducts stakeless surveys for our Vibroseis energy source utilizing Tiger-Nav
- Tracks all field units, including personnel carriers, in real time by GPS with helicopter support capabilities to minimize environmental impact and increase productivity

