Abstract. In this paper, we propose a new type of power station unit with
wireless data transmission capability. This work breaks the limitation that
conventional equipment is unable to upload data directly to a central unit.
Based on that, a novel distributed geophysical data acquisition architecture
is also proposed, enhancing the work efficiency by simplifying the system
structure while maintaining core features. Designs that realise key
functions including isolated high-power output, power management, wireless
data transmission and high-precision clock synchronisation are
introduced in this article. The prototype was packaged then, and a series of
evaluation experiments were implemented to verify the key parameters of the
instrument. Experiment results proved that the overall design of the
instrument is feasible, and the key parameters outperform the industry
leading instrument LAUL-428. Due to the wireless networking strategy, the
proposed instrument further realises remote control and real-time data
playback through the host computer software, making it suitable for joint
geophysical exploration as well as microseismic monitoring. As for the system level, it could be customised by connecting different kinds of conventional
acquisition stations for many kinds of prospecting targets.