NorthFinder
True MEMS gyro compass
The NorthFinder is based on MEMS gyro sensors which gives a
rugged survey system in a 32 mm housing. The NorthFinder takes
independent readings at survey stations, giving the gyro toolface
and azimuth and also provides inclination as well as gravity
highside. The main purpose of the NorthFinder is to serve as an
independent reference together with the
isGyro for deep vertical boreholes.
Low power technology
The NorthFinder has a very low power consumption due to being
based on MEMS sensors, consuming as little as 1 W of power. This is
especially useful when running the instrument in a heat shield as
it vastly improves the downhole time, generating very little heat
compared to competing systems.
Fast WiFi transfer
The gyro compass and accelerometer data are transferred to the
field computer using WiFi which ensures very fast data transfer.
The transfer time is less than a minute even for large surveys. The
NorthFinder survey software is easy to use and install. The survey
software runs on multiple Windows platforms including XP, 7, 8, 10
on both 32 and 64-bit systems.