Marine seismic surveys using clusters of autonomous underwater vehicles
    2.
    发明授权
    Marine seismic surveys using clusters of autonomous underwater vehicles 有权
    使用自主水下航行器群的海洋地震勘测

    公开(公告)号:US09417351B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-16

    申请号:US14104376

    申请日:2013-12-12

    Inventor: Thierry Brizard

    CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 G01V1/3843

    Abstract: A seismic survey system records seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The system includes first and second clusters, each including a set of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs); each cluster being associated with a corresponding first or second unmanned surface vehicle (USV); and a central control unit located on a floating platform and configured to control the first and second USVs. The first USV follows its own path and the first cluster follows the first USV independent of the second USV or the second cluster.

    Abstract translation: 地震勘测系统在海洋地震勘测期间记录地震信号。 该系统包括第一和第二集群,每个集群包括一组自主水下航行器(AUV); 每个群与相应的第一或第二无人地面车辆(USV)相关联; 以及位于浮动平台上并被配置为控制第一和第二USV的中央控制单元。 第一个USV遵循自己的路径,第一个集群遵循独立于第二个USV或第二个集群的第一个USV。

    Methods and underwater bases for using autonomous underwater vehicle for marine seismic surveys
    4.
    发明授权
    Methods and underwater bases for using autonomous underwater vehicle for marine seismic surveys 有权
    自主水下航行器用于海洋地震勘测的方法和水下基地

    公开(公告)号:US09469382B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-18

    申请号:US14104352

    申请日:2013-12-12

    Abstract: A recovery underwater base for handling an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) equipped with seismic sensors for recording seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The recovery underwater base includes a storing part configured to store the AUV; an inlet part configured to control access to the storing part; a control part configured to control the inlet part; and a support part configured to support the control part, the storing part and the inlet part and to prevent a burial of the recovery underwater base if deployed on the ocean bottom. The control part is further configured to guide the AUV from the ocean bottom to the inlet part.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于处理在海洋地震勘测期间装备有用于记录地震信号的地震传感器的自主水下航行器(AUV)的恢复水下基座。 恢复水下基座包括配置为存储AUV的存储部件; 入口部,被配置为控制对所述存储部的访问; 配置成控制所述入口部的控制部; 以及支撑部,其构造成支撑所述控制部,所述收纳部和所述入口部,并且如果部署在所述海底,则防止所述水下底座的回收埋藏。 控制部分进一步构造成将AUV从海底引导到入口部分。

    Self-burying autonomous underwater vehicle and method for marine seismic surveys
    5.
    发明授权
    Self-burying autonomous underwater vehicle and method for marine seismic surveys 有权
    自埋自主水下航行器及海洋地震勘测方法

    公开(公告)号:US09457879B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-04

    申请号:US14103216

    申请日:2013-12-11

    Inventor: Thierry Brizard

    Abstract: An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for recording seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The AUV includes a body having a base and sides; a propulsion system for guiding the AUV to a final target on the ocean bottom; a pump-jet connected to an inlet and plural base outlets, wherein the plural base outlets are distributed on the base; a processor connected to the pump-jet and configured to activate the pump-jet when the base in on the ocean bottom; and a seismic sensor configured to record seismic signals. The pump-jet has a first low speed so that water jets expelled at the plural base outlets fluidize the ocean bottom underneath the base and buries the AUV.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在海洋地震勘测期间记录地震信号的自主水下航行器(AUV)。 AUV包括具有基部和侧面的主体; 将AUV引导到海底的最终目标的推进系统; 连接到入口和多个基座出口的泵浦喷嘴,其中所述多个基座出口分布在所述基座上; 连接到所述泵射流器并且被配置为当所述底座处于所述海底时激活所述泵射流; 以及被配置为记录地震信号的地震传感器。 泵喷射器具有第一低速,使得在多个基座出口处排出的水射流使底部下方的海底流体化并且将AUV埋入其中。

    Jet-pump-based autonomous underwater vehicle and method for coupling to ocean bottom during marine seismic survey
    6.
    发明授权
    Jet-pump-based autonomous underwater vehicle and method for coupling to ocean bottom during marine seismic survey 有权
    基于喷射泵的自主水下航行器和海洋地震勘测中耦合到海底的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09381986B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-05

    申请号:US14082545

    申请日:2013-11-18

    Inventor: Thierry Brizard

    Abstract: An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is configured to record seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The AUV includes a body having a base (B) and first and second sides (A, C), the body having a head part and a tail part; a propulsion system for guiding the AUV to a final target on the ocean bottom; jet pumps connected to corresponding nozzles on the first and second sides (A, C); a control device connected to the jet pumps; and a seismic sensor configured to record seismic signals. The jet pumps are actuated by the control device in a given sequence so that the base (B) penetrates into the ocean bottom.

    Abstract translation: 自主水下航行器(AUV)被配置为在海洋地震勘测期间记录地震信号。 AUV包括具有基部(B)和第一和第二侧面(A,C)的主体,主体具有头部和尾部; 将AUV引导到海底的最终目标的推进系统; 连接到第一和第二侧(A,C)上的相应喷嘴的喷射泵; 连接到喷射泵的控制装置; 以及被配置为记录地震信号的地震传感器。 喷射泵由控制装置以给定的顺序致动,使得底座(B)穿透到海底。

    Autonomous underwater vehicle for marine seismic surveys

    公开(公告)号:US09849953B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-26

    申请号:US13972139

    申请日:2013-08-21

    Inventor: Thierry Brizard

    Abstract: An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for recording seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The AUV includes a body extending along an axis X and having a head portion, a middle portion, and a tail portion, wherein the middle portion is sandwiched between the head portion and the tail portion along the X axis; a cross-section of the middle portion, substantially perpendicular on the X axis, having a triangular-like shape; the head portion including a base portion having the triangular-like shape and configured to match the middle portion; the head portion having a tip that, when projected along the X axis on the base portion, substantially coincides with a centroid of the base portion having the triangular-like shape; and a seismic payload located within the body and configured to record seismic signals.

    AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE MARINE SEISMIC SURVEYS
    10.
    发明申请
    AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE MARINE SEISMIC SURVEYS 审中-公开
    自动水下船舶地震测量

    公开(公告)号:US20150336645A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-26

    申请号:US14648493

    申请日:2013-12-19

    Abstract: An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for recording seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The AUV (200) includes a body (204) having a flush shape; a buoyancy system (202) located inside the body and configured to control a buoyancy of the AUV while traveling underwater; a processor (108) connected to the buoyancy system and configured to select one of plural phases for the buoyancy system at different times of the seismic survey, wherein the plural phases include a neutral buoyancy, a positive buoyancy and a negative buoyancy; and a seismic sensor (110) for recording seismic signals.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在海洋地震勘测期间记录地震信号的自主水下航行器(AUV)。 AUV(200)包括具有平齐形状的本体(204) 浮体系统(202),其位于所述主体内并构造成在水下行进时控制所述AUV的浮力; 连接到浮力系统并且被配置为在地震勘测的不同时间为浮力系统选择一个相的处理器(108),其中多相包括中性浮力,正浮力和负浮力; 以及用于记录地震信号的地震传感器(110)。

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