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Using space technology to monitor offshore oil and gas fields

2 June 2009

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The French-Dutch start-up company EATOPS provides advanced tools and systems to remotely monitor gas and oil offshore installations. Their Remote Intuitive Visual Operations (RIVOPS) solution is based on monitoring and control technology developed by ESA for satellite control. The system uses innovative monitoring concepts and advanced graphical display functions to support the operators responsible for the correct functioning and safety of offshore installations.

Credits: ESA 2009 / Helge Hansen, StatoilHydro / EATOPS

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StatoilHydro's Åsgard B offshore oil rig

Satellites control software is now being used in a system which can remotely monitor offshore oil and gas rigs

Credits: Øyvind Hagen / StatoilHydro

Space technology increases safety

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Main Control Room at ESA's European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany.

Credits: ESA

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ESA's ten-instrument environmental satellite Envisat has been observing the Earth for more than three years

Credits: EADS Astrium

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Remote Intuitive Visual Operations system (RIVOPS) is based upon technology used in ESA's systems for the monitoring and control of satellites. Operation is simplified by the use of a clean, graphical and intuitive overview of emergency situations.

Credits: RIVOPS

Novel 3D display for improved overview

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RIVOPS displays the status of monitored parameters in three-dimensional (3D) representation. This was developed for satellite control to improve visibility. Transferred to RIVOPS, it was enhanced with a range of features designed specifically for offshore oil and gas rigs.

Credits: RIVOPS

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Illustration of oil and gas rigs' offshore installations

Credits: Norsk Hydro / StatoilHydro

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