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> On weather-battered offshore platforms in Britain’s North Sea, for instance, technicians still walk around with “big pieces of paper in the rain, wind,” said
by fnwx17 9y ago
> On weather-battered offshore platforms in Britain’s North Sea, for instance, technicians still walk around with “big pieces of paper in the rain, wind,” said Claire Day, a BP operations engineer. “It is not an ideal way to work.”
Wait, actual pieces of paper? wouldn't it make more sense to have at least some kind of screen?
Such an interesting contrast between using Shazam-like technology to discover oil/sand and using paper on the rigs.
- lithos 9y agoSoftware for reading blueprints and technical specs is beyond abysmal.
- lostboys67 9y agoYou would have to have special spark resistant kit though oil rigs are a major fire hazard
- pjc50 9y agoBig pieces of paper are much easier to work collaboratively with than diagrams on than tiny screens, unfortunately. Lots of people still get paper maps and charts for this reason. The company that makes a cheap roll-up non-backlit e-paper display will make billions if they figure this market out.
- jobu 9y agoIt's likely weatherproof paper and a grease pencil. We deal with EMS agencies and modern technology is often useless for them in harsh weather. Screens can be difficult to read outdoors and any touch devices are unresponsive in a downpour or very cold weather. Not to mention they often have blood on their hands so contamination is also an issue with any tech. I'm sure the greasy filth of an oil rig doesn't play well with most tech either.
- westbywest 9y agoBesides the reasons already explained why (moisture-resistant) paper still works better for the location than electronic pads, I'm guessing refinement would still be welcome in more cheaply/quickly printing new paper diagrams on demand.