Glossary
3D seismic survey
3D seismic survey is subsurface imaging acquired over a field and distributed as SEGY files, usually one survey per acquisition campaign.. In Datadory's catalog of 1,744 datasets, Hutton Field 'Oilfield in a Box' Dataset and NSTA UKCS Open Data (Wells, Production, Seismic, Infrastructure) both exemplify how it appears in practice.
What is 3D seismic survey?
3D seismic survey is subsurface imaging acquired over a field and distributed as SEGY files, usually one survey per acquisition campaign.. Open releases pair one survey with a field's wells (Hutton, Volve), while the NSTA hub lists dozens of seismic survey datasets across the UKCS.
In this catalog it shows up concretely:
- Hutton Field 'Oilfield in a Box' Dataset — 65 wells of logs and reports, one 3D seismic survey, plus stratigraphic and production, distributed via a request form, static updates, quality score 7/10, free.
- NSTA UKCS Open Data (Wells, Production, Seismic, Infrastructure) — ~305 structured datasets on the Hub, distributed via an official API, daily updates, quality score 9/10, free.
- Volve Open Field Dataset — ~100 GB class multi-file release (production, logs, seismic, models), distributed via a request form, static updates, quality score 8/10, free.
Why does 3D seismic survey matter when choosing a dataset?
Buying a dataset without confirming it actually ships this product shape is the most common way teams waste a license. The catalog name says one thing; the delivered files say another.
There is no reason to guess: Hutton Field 'Oilfield in a Box' Dataset is free, so you can download or query a sample today and read the reality behind the label.
How do you evaluate 3D seismic survey in a data source?
To confirm a source really delivers this product form, verify:
- Open Hutton Field 'Oilfield in a Box' Dataset and confirm the data product category claim against the actual artifact — its own listing reports 65 wells of logs and reports, one 3D seismic survey, plus stratigraphic and production.
- Open NSTA UKCS Open Data (Wells, Production, Seismic, Infrastructure) and confirm the data product category claim against the actual artifact — its own listing reports ~305 structured datasets on the Hub.
- Open Volve Open Field Dataset and confirm the data product category claim against the actual artifact — its own listing reports ~100 GB class multi-file release (production, logs, seismic, models).
Where to see it in context: oil-gas-drilling data, oil-gas-exploration-production data.
Related terms
- well-production-data — Volumes produced per well (or per lease) over a period, the finest-grained production product in the slice.
Frequently asked questions
What is an example of 3D seismic survey?
Hutton Field 'Oilfield in a Box' Dataset is the clearest example in this catalog, alongside NSTA UKCS Open Data (Wells, Production, Seismic, Infrastructure). Its listing documents 65 wells of logs and reports, one 3D seismic survey, plus stratigraphic and production, static updates, and a quality score of 7/10. That combination makes it a safe reference point when comparing commercial claims.
Is data described as "3D seismic survey" free to use?
It depends on the source, not the phrase. In this catalog, 82.4% of 1,744 datasets are free, and the examples named here — starting with Hutton Field 'Oilfield in a Box' Dataset — are free to access under their stated licenses. Always confirm the license banner on the exact distribution you download.
How do I verify a source really provides 3D seismic survey?
Inspect the artifact before the pitch deck: open a sample, count the fields, and compare them with the definitions on the dataset page. Our catalog records field-definition confidence for 1,495 of 1,744 datasets, and verified pages link the exact formats and sizes you should expect to receive.
Datasets containing this field
Datasets containing 3D seismic survey
6 datasets carry 3d seismic survey in the catalog. Open one, count the fields, judge for yourself.
AER Alberta Energy Outlook (ST98)
Year · New Wells Placed on Production · PSAC Area …+5 more
Baker Hughes Rig Counts via ICE Data API
week_ending_date · region · well_type …+4 more
BSEE Data Center - Offshore Well, Permit, Production & Platform Data
Lease Number · Area Code / Block Number · Production Month
BSEE Well API (multiregional online query)
Colorado ECMC (COGCC) Data Portal
API_Label · Operator · Well_Name / Well_Num / Well_Title …+10 more
DataDRILL - Formation Pressure Prediction and Kick Detection Dataset
WoBit · HLoad · RoPen …+13 more
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