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US company to install underwater seismic stations in Azerbaijani sector of Caspian Sea

20 June 2012 07:58 (UTC +04:00)

He said the companyâ€™s representatives would determine the technical conditions of underwater seismic stations and examine the platforms where the seismic stations will be installed. â€œThe earthquake monitoring systems will be installed in Umid, Bahar and Guneshli fields. The stations will be installed in seabed 350-400 m from the coast, but the transmitters will be installed on the platforms. Protection of the seabed communication lines and oil pipes will also be in the focus of attention.
The stations have already been assembled and will be brought to Azerbaijan after determining the technical conditions. The stations are expected to be installed until Septemberâ€.

Yetirmishli said they are planning to install seven more seismic stations in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea after installation of first three. â€œKinemetrics offered new methods for installation of underwater seismic stations in Azerbaijan. According to this method, stations are installed not on the platforms, but in seabed. Transmitters remain on surface as a small boat in 50m radius from the station. But these installations could be damaged by poachers. The company representatives will discuss this method as wellâ€.