WIRELESS SEISMIC EXPLORATION IN KAZAKHSTAN: A HIGH-TECH VECTOR OF SUBSOIL USE DEVELOPMENT

Winter field trials of the STRYDE wireless seismic acquisition system in the Aktobe region enabled a thorough assessment of its technological, operational, and geoinformational performance. Testing under sub-zero conditions confirmed STRYDE’s clear advantages over conventional cabled systems in reliability, environmental resilience, and compliance with modern data quality standards. The results demonstrated the system’s suitability for geophysical surveys with stringent accuracy and informativeness requirements. STRYDE’s key benefits include high equipment autonomy, compact form factor, reduced logistics, and stable performance in remote and topographically challenging environments. Integration with Trimble R7 GNSS and NIMBLE SYSTEM hardware ensured efficient field operations and alignment with current industry data processing protocols. During the pilot survey, a high-resolution seismic time section was obtained, enabling interpretation of reflective horizons at depths beyond 8,500 meters. The data revealed features of Upper Paleozoic reef structures, clarified tectonic frameworks, and delineated seismofacies along the northeastern margin of the Pre-Caspian Basin. A comparative analysis with data from cabled systems confirmed STRYDE’s advantages in imaging resolution, recording reliability, and interpretability of deep reflections.