NORSAR is an internationally recognized, independent, not-for-profit, research foundation within the field of geo-science providing advanced, innovative products and solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. NORSAR's objectives are as follows: • To conduct research and development in the areas of geophysics and geophysical software • To promote the application of research results for the benefit of the Norwegian society and Norwegian industry • To establish and further develop the professional competence of its staff within its areas of activity • To act as a Norwegian national resource center for verifying compliance with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) NORSAR has its headquarters at Kjeller, North- East of Oslo, Norway. NORSAR's field installations are situated in Hedmark (southern Norway), Finnmark (northern Norway) and on the islands of Spitsbergen and Jan Mayen. A field maintenance section is located at Hamar. At the end of 2011, NORSAR had 46 employees of which approximately 65% are scientific personnel. NORSAR is at the forefront internationally regarding research and development of commercial software products and services in the field of seismic oil and gas prospecting. The software products are used by the leading E&P companies throughout the world.