1. A seismic survey information presentation device for use with a seismic survey system including one or more acoustic sources, the device comprising: a) a computer having a processor for processing information according to one or more programs; b) a display device for displaying the processed information; c) an information input device for providing a user entry point into the information presentation device, the processor, display device and information input device being a graphical user interface; d) one or more sensors associated with the seismic operatively coupled to the computer for transferring real-time survey information to the computer; e) a plurality of modules in the computer for comparing survey derived parameters relating to an acoustic source signature to predetermined parameters relating to the acoustic source, wherein the comparison is reported to a user on the display during the seismic survey, the comparison being used at least in part in determining a course of action.