公开(公告)号：US20200148321A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-14

申请号：US16738653

申请日：2020-01-09

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Erwan Francois Marie Postic ,  Thierry Brizard

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/16 ,  G01V1/24 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: Seismic autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for recording seismic signals on the seabed. The AUV may be negatively buoyant and comprise an external body (which may be formed of multiple housings) that substantially encloses a plurality of pressure housings. Portions of the external body housing may be acoustically transparent and house one or more acoustic devices for the AUV. The AUV may comprise a main pressure housing that holds substantially all of the electronic components of the AUV, while a second and third pressure housing may be located on either side of the main pressure housing for other electronic components (such as batteries). A plurality of external devices (such as acoustic devices or thrusters) may be coupled to the main pressure housing by external electrical conduit. The AUV may comprise fixed or retractable wings for increased gliding capabilities during subsea travel.

公开(公告)号：US10583897B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-10

申请号：US15690956

申请日：2017-08-30

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Martin John Hartland

IPC: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/38 ,  B63B27/16 ,  B63G8/00

Abstract: A high angle overboard system and method for the deployment of subsea equipment from a marine vessel. The overboard guide system deploys a deployment line from a surface vessel into a body of water at an angle alpha. The angle alpha may be at least 15 degrees and may be greater than 20, 25, 30, 45, or even 60 degrees or more during some or all portions of the subsea operations. The overboard system may be located near the splashzone of the surface vessel or a distance beneath a water surface. The overboard system may take any number of configurations, such as a cone shape, and/or may comprise a plurality of rollers or one or more sheaves. The overboard system allows a subsea device to be operated at higher deployment angles as compared to prior art subsea operations, such as with A-frame LARS systems.

公开(公告)号：US20200049849A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-13

申请号：US16487765

申请日：2018-04-19

Applicant: Martin John HARTLAND ,  Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Martin John Hartland

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63G8/00

Abstract: Embodiments, including systems and methods, for deploying ocean bottom seismic nodes. Two or more underwater vehicles (such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)) may be deployed by a surface vessel and each connected to the surface vessel by a ROV deployment line. A catenary shape of each ROV deployment line may be modeled for more accurate and efficient subsea ROV operations. Real-time modeling and predictive modeling of the catenary shape of the deployed lines may be performed, and the surface vessel and/or ROVs may be positioned based on the modeled catenary shapes. The ROVs may be automatically positioned and/or controlled based on commands from a dynamic positioning (DP) system. An integrated navigation system (INS) may be located on the surface vessel and directly coupled to the one or more DP systems. The surface vessel may travel backwards during deployment operations and deploy one or more subsea baskets astern from the ROVs.

公开(公告)号：US10345462B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

申请号：US15165780

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Richard Edward Henman

IPC: G01V1/06 ,  G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/38 ,  H01R13/523 ,  G01V1/20 ,  H01R13/22 ,  H01R13/623

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for data and/or power transfer to and from an ocean bottom seismic node are described. In an embodiment, an autonomous seismic node is configured with a bulkhead connector assembly that may be coupled to a plug assembly for data and/or power transfer and a pressure cap assembly when utilized subsea. A plurality of pins may be located on the bulkhead assembly in a substantially flat contact surface to obtain an external electrical connection to the node. The pins on the bulkhead assembly may form a flat circuit with an external device, such as a plug assembly or pressure cap assembly. One or more external devices may be coupled to the pressure cap assembly and/or bulkhead connector for increased functionality to the node. A quick release assembly and/or locking ring may be utilized to fasten any external device to the bulkhead connector assembly.

公开(公告)号：US10322783B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-18

申请号：US15292816

申请日：2016-10-13

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Geir Valsvik ,  Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Johan Fredrik Næs ,  Matthew E. Silvia ,  Christopher J. von Alt

IPC: B63G8/22 ,  B63G8/39 ,  B63G8/00 ,  G01V1/38 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/16

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the deployment of a plurality of seismic autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) on or near the seabed. In one embodiment, the AUV comprises a buoyant body coupled to a pressure vessel that contains substantially all of the AUV's electronic components. The pressure vessel may comprise a plurality of composite components coupled together by a metallic ring to provide a substantially cylindrical shape to the pressure vessel. The AUV body provides lift to the AUV during lateral movement and compensates for an overall negative buoyancy of the AUV. The AUV may include a plurality of thrusters for propulsion. A vertical thruster may be used to create an upwards attack angle during takeoff and to maintain depth and orientation during flight. During normal flight operations, the AUV is configured to travel horizontally and vertically in a body of water by using only the horizontal thrusters.

公开(公告)号：US10099760B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US15874270

申请日：2018-01-18

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Geir Valsvik ,  Bjarne Isfeldt ,  Jean-Baptiste Danre

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63B27/16

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the deployment of a plurality of autonomous underwater seismic vehicles (AUVs) on or near the seabed based on acoustic communications with an underwater vehicle, such as a remotely operated vehicle. In an embodiment, the underwater vehicle is lowered from a surface vessel along with a subsea station with a plurality of AUVs. The AUVs are configured to acoustically communicate with the underwater vehicle or a second surface vessel for deployment and retrieval operations. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is configured to instruct the AUVs to leave the subsea station or underwater vehicle and to travel to their intended seabed destination. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is also configured to selectively instruct the AUVs to leave the seabed and return to a seabed location and/or a subsea station for retrieval.

公开(公告)号：US20180224568A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15888935

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Thierry Brizard ,  Erwan Francois Marie Postic

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63G8/39 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/22

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B63B2211/02 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B63G8/39 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/3835

Abstract: Systems and methods for deploying seismic autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to the seabed by using a variety of guidance systems and/or positioning/communication protocols based on a particular AUV's location. A combination of a USBL system and a phased array system may be used to deploy different groups of AUVs on one or more deployment lines of a seismic survey area. The deployment lines may be generally perpendicular or parallel to a deployment vessel's direction of travel. Once a certain number of AUVs have landed on the seabed, the landed AUVs may be used to guide flying AUVs to their intended seabed destination by using acoustic pingers and phased array techniques. Time intervals for acoustic signals emitted from landed AUVs may be generated using a predetermined Time of Emission pattern and received by a phased array receiver on flying AUVs.

公开(公告)号：US20170082763A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15366325

申请日：2016-12-01

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Richard Edward Henman ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Johan Fredrik Næs ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Ole-Fredrik Semb

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B65G67/60 ,  F16L1/14 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/235 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Embodiments, including apparatuses, systems and methods, for automatically attaching and detaching seismic devices to a deployment cable, including a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes. A node installation system may include a moveable node carrier coupled to a cable detection device and a node attachment device that is configured to move a direct attachment mechanism on a node into a locking or closed position about the deployment cable. In an embodiment for retrieval and/or detachment operations, the system may also be configured to automatically detect the position of a node and remove the node from the deployment line by actuating the direct attachment mechanism into an open or unlocked position. Other devices besides a node may be attached and detached from the deployment line if they are coupled to one or more direct attachment mechanisms.

公开(公告)号：US20160041285A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14821492

申请日：2015-08-07

Applicant: SEABED GEOSOLUTIONS B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Richard Edward Henman ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Johan Fredrik Næs ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Ole-Fredrik Semb

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  F16L1/14 ,  B65G67/60 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/235

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B65G67/60 ,  F16L1/14 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/235 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Containerized handling, deployment, and retrieval systems for deploying and retrieving a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a marine vessel are presented. The handling system may comprise a deployment system and a node storage and service system fully contained within a plurality of CSC approved ISO containers. Each of the components of the handling system may be located in a CSC approved ISO container for storage, operation, and transport. In one embodiment, the node deployment system is configured to retrieve and deploy autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a vessel. In one embodiment, the node storage and service system is configured to transfer nodes to and from the node deployment system for storage and servicing.

Abstract translation: 提出了用于从海洋船的后甲板部署和检索多个自主地震节点的集装箱化处理，部署和检索系统。 处理系统可以包括部署系统和完全包含在多个CSC认可的ISO容器内的节点存储和服务系统。 处理系统的每个组件可以位于用于存储，操作和运输的经CSC认可的ISO容器中。 在一个实施例中，节点部署系统被配置为从船的后甲板检索和部署自主的地震节点。 在一个实施例中，节点存储和服务系统被配置为向节点部署系统和从节点部署系统传送节点用于存储和维护。

公开(公告)号：US20160041283A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14820285

申请日：2015-08-06

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Richard Edward Henman ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Johan Fredrik Naes ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Ole-Fredrik Semb

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B63B35/04 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for deploying and retrieving a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a marine vessel using an overboard node deployment and retrieval system are presented. The overboard system may comprise one or more overboard wheels that are actively powered to move in response to changes in movement of the deployed cable. The overboard system may comprise a first overboard wheel with a plurality of rollers and a second overboard wheel configured to detect movement and/or changes in a position of the deployment line. The overboard system may be configured to move the first overboard wheel in response to movement of the second overboard wheel. In addition, the first overboard wheel may comprise at least one opening or pocket configured to hold a node while the node passes across the wheel. Other seismic devices may also pass through the overboard system, such as transponders and weights attached to the deployment cable.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用超板节点部署和检索系统从海洋船舶后甲板部署和检索多个自主地震节点的系统和方法的实施例。 舷外系统可以包括一个或多个舷外轮，其被主动地动力以响应于展开的电缆的移动的变化而移动。 舷外系统可以包括具有多个辊的第一舷外轮和被配置成检测部署线的位置的移动和/或变化的第二舷外轮。 舷外系统可以被配置为响应于第二舷外轮的移动而移动第一舷外车轮。 此外，第一舷外轮可以包括构造成在节点穿过车轮时保持节点的至少一个开口或口袋。 其他地震装置也可以通过舷外系统，例如连接到展开电缆的应答器和重物。