Abstract: A system for acquiring seismic information may include a seismic spread in signal communication with a central controller having a central recording system, a source encoder in signal communication with the seismic spread, and a source decoder in wireless signal communication with the source encoder. The source decoder and the encoder are each selectively responsive to a control signal and can be selectively configured to transmit the control signal.

Abstract: The present invention, in certain embodiments, is a method, system and apparatus for information gathering, for example seismic data acquisition operations or utility services monitoring for homes, businesses and municipalities, using a wireless network with a virtual enabling data communication and storage over multiple environments, hardware systems and time frames. This WAN platform is capable of handling all communications for a seismic field crew or other information gathering organization. The invention provides near real-time dissemination of data across a mobile network to a destination system.