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Smart Oilfield Part I: The Principles Behind ‘Smart’ Technologies

Nothing can demonstrate the possibilities and the value of modern day sensing, telemetry, and cascading close loop controls as well as the use of remotely controlled drones (aka Remotely Piloted Vehicles) for surveillance and air to ground attacks.

Flown from across the world by pilots operating from a cockpit simulator with visuals representing the images being captured by the drone, the pilots control the aircraft using the visual and sensor cues. The pilot’s experience is almost the same as being in the aircraft except that the pilot is not in any physical danger. Modern sensor and control technology combine Continue Reading Smart Oilfield Part I: The Principles Behind ‘Smart’ Technologies…