Guideline: Google Lightning Data

This guide is to aid in the implementation of the software Google Lightning Data and the everyday use of the
software by Field Operations.

1. Installing Google Earth

Click on the following link: http://earth.google.com and install Google Earth. Once the installation is
completed it is necessary to set up Google Chrome as your DEFAULT Navigator.

DOWNLOAD GOOGLE EARTH

2. Accessing the software

After installing Google Earth you can now access the software clicking on the following link:
http://astrape.wsi.com/trainstation/ge/gaia/index.html. Here you will be prompted to log in using the
USERNAME/PASSWORD given by the FQC of the location.

Individual Username/Password for FSM and Dispatch

 3. Using the software
Once you have successfully logged in you will be shown the following image:

This window will show Active alarms and will be on display

at all times for FSM and Dispatch.

Once you click on the icon that says “Lightning Data” it will launch Google Earth where you can monitor
weather conditions, locate specific locations, etc. This icon will link the information being given by the
sensor with Google Earth so the user will be able to monitor the lightning activity.

Personalize your view in Google Earth to show all the

information needed.
The next step is to ping the areas in which there will be operations. In order to have a better idea of where
we are operating and what is the weather status in those areas.

Click here to create a Placemark

Once you have wellsite locations identified it will be clear if an alarm is activated which locations are at risk.
An example of an alarm region is presented below. In addition, once the alarm is active you must
acknowledge it in the main screen and you will have the option of saving it for future reference.

For areas operating outside the radius of the sensor (600 KM) the Field Engineer/FSM/Dispatch can also
monitor clusters of lightning activity. The alarm does not need to be active necessarily to start a 30 minute
waiting period. If the area shows clusters of lightning activity, the Field Crew should be advised.
 4. Field Operations

NOTE: This software is implemented to monitor electrical activity but it does not detect 100% of the
lightning strikes or flashes in the area, only those above certain intensity. The explosive placard must be
followed at all times and NOTHING replaces Field Observation.

Before The Job:

During the Pre-Job Brief the Field Engineer with the FSM must:

- Place a Placemark with the coordinates of the well in Google Earth.

- Verify the weather conditions with FSM/EIC and in case of lightning storms inform client that the
explosive operations will not commence until weather is stable and/or clear.
IMPORTANT: An Explosive operation starts once any explosive material is brought out of the
bunker for either loading or arming of a gun.

For operations where there was no Pre-Job Brief the Field Engineer MUST:

- Verify the weather conditions BEFORE leaving the base. The software must be on display at a
shop screen so the Field Engineer can look at weather conditions at all times.
- In case of a lateral movement the Field Engineer has two options, to either verify with FSM
weather conditions or with Dispatch. The verification of weather conditions is just as important
as an E-Journey. If there is no communication available at the wellsite, the Field Engineer must
verify before reaching the “No Signal” Zone.

At the Wellsite:

The use of the “Weather Assessment” Checklist must be utilized before starting the explosive operation the
Field Engineer must fill out the checklist.
Constant monitoring is necessary which is why this Checklist must be filled out BEFORE arming the gun and
BEFORE Pulling out of Hole. In case that there is lightning activity in the area and the alarm is NOT active it
does not mean that the chances for lightning strikes is not existent.

If the alarm is active OR if the Field Engineer observes changing weather conditions, the operations must
be STOPPED and a 30 minute waiting period must commence. This software is INDEPENDENT from Field
Observation.

Locations with NO signal or communication with FSM or Dispatch:

It is the responsibility of the Field Engineer to ensure the alarm is not active or that electrical activity is not
present in Google Lightning. This could mean having to drive to a location with signal or the location can set
specific times for the Field Engineer to check the weather. This option will only occur after analyzing
properly weather behavior and a HARC created for these operations.

Locations OFFSHORE

The location must have a special USERNAME/PASSWORD for operations that are ongoing offshore. This will
allow the Field Engineer to access the data from the platform and the FSM can also monitor the usage.

5. Dispatch Responsibilities

The personnel in Dispatch must have the software available and on display at all times. And the following
rules must be followed:

- During the development of the E-Journey the Dispatcher must ask for the coordinates of the job
and update Google Earth accordingly.
- A telephone number must be available in order to reach the Field Engineer of any detected
lightning activity.
- If a crew has a lateral move, Dispatch must erase the previous location and update Google Earth
real time.
- Dispatcher must ensure weather conditions have not changed at least every 30 minutes.
- If any electrical activity is detected the Field Engineer must be contacted as well as the FSM.
 6. High Risk Locations

The following locations are required to install and implement this software due to the frequency of cloud-to-
ground lightning strikes.

If a location listed above is need of acquiring the software and sensor contact your FQC immediately.

7. Reporting

All operations that are stopped because of an Active Alarm and/or Field Observation need to be
documented as a Q-Stop in QUEST.