公开(公告)号：US20140313072A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14257440

申请日：2014-04-21

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Khalid A. SOOFI ,  John R. COLOGGI ,  Dominique P. BERTA ,  Peter G. NOBLE ,  Christopher M. YETSKO

IPC: G01S13/90

CPC classification number: G01S13/90 ,  G01S13/862 ,  G01S15/87 ,  G01S15/88

Abstract: A method correlates satellite image data with data taken from multiple upward-looking sonars moored on the sea floor. The correlation of this information facilitates the prediction of ice thickness in later seasons using synthetic aperture radiation only, thus allowing for the assessment of threats to oil exploration, production or completion facilities located in the Arctic Ocean.

Abstract translation: 一种方法将卫星图像数据与停泊在海底的多个向上看的声呐相关联。 这种信息的相关性有助于仅使用合成孔径辐射预测后季的冰厚度，从而允许评估位于北冰洋的石油勘探，生产或完井设施的威胁。

公开(公告)号：US20140341423A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14196607

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Phil D. ANNO ,  Khalid A. SOOFI

IPC: G06T7/20 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G01S13/90

CPC classification number: G06T7/204 ,  B63B35/08 ,  G01S13/90 ,  G01W1/00 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06T7/246 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10044 ,  G06T2207/20016 ,  G06T2207/20036 ,  G06T2207/30181 ,  G06T2207/30192 ,  G06T2207/30241

Abstract: A near-real-time tracking and integrated forecasting of marine ice bodies observable on satellite imagery.

Abstract translation: 对卫星图像可观测到的海洋冰体的近实时跟踪和综合预报。

公开(公告)号：US20160238704A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US14945933

申请日：2015-11-19

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Richard A. SCHULTZ ,  Khalid A. SOOFI ,  Peter H. HENNINGS

IPC: G01S13/90 ,  E21B49/00

CPC classification number: G01S13/9023 ,  E21B49/00

Abstract: Satellite geodesy can identify fault-related surface deformation above onshore oil and gas fields through the use of radar interferometry (InSAR). The method provides an independent and cost-effective approach to identifying faults and damage zones that can be associated with increased reservoir performance beyond traditional tools of subsurface imaging and reservoir evaluation.

Abstract translation: 卫星大地测量可以通过雷达干涉测量（InSAR）来识别陆上油气田上的故障相关表面变形。 该方法提供了一种独立且具有成本效益的方法来识别与传统的地下成像和储层评估工具相比可以与储层性能提高相关的断层和破坏带。

公开(公告)号：US20170010353A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15203327

申请日：2016-07-06

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Khalid A. SOOFI ,  Sarah E. TERRY ,  Manuel A. PRADO

IPC: G01S13/90 ,  G01S7/02

CPC classification number: G01S13/90 ,  G01S7/024 ,  G01S7/412 ,  G01S13/9076

Abstract: An embodiment of a method for processing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image data includes acquiring a multi-polarization SAR image of a terrestrial region, pre-processing the SAR image to remove or reduce radiometric and geometric errors, and separating the SAR image into a plurality of channels, each channel representing an image associated with a different polarization mode. The method also includes calculating a characteristic of the region for each polarization channel, acquiring ground data and estimating the characteristic of the region based on the ground data, estimating a correlation of the calculated characteristic for each polarization channel with the estimated characteristic based on the ground data, selecting one or more polarization channels having a correlation exceeding a selected value, and generating a SAR image including only the selected polarization channels based on the comparison.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理合成孔径雷达（SAR）图像数据的方法的实施例包括获取陆地区域的多偏振SAR图像，预处理SAR图像以去除或减少辐射度和几何误差，并将SAR图像分离成 多个通道，每个通道表示与不同偏振模式相关联的图像。 该方法还包括计算每个偏振通道的区域的特性，基于地面数据获取地面数据和估计该区域的特性，估计每个极化通道的计算特性与基于地面的估计特性的相关性 数据，选择具有超过所选值的相关的一个或多个偏振信道，以及基于该比较生成仅包括所选择的偏振信道的SAR图像。

公开(公告)号：US20160167755A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14537486

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Khalid A. SOOFI ,  Dominique P. BERTA

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  G01S15/88

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63B2211/06 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  B63G2008/005 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  G01S15/88

Abstract: A method deploys an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) configured to sense a property of an ice floe includes defining a sector of an ocean region having a potential for an ice floe where the sector has a first predicted path selected from a first plurality of predicted paths as determined by a first probability function. The method also includes placing a docking station for the UUV at a location in the sector where the location is determined to intersect with the first predicted path. The method further includes sending instructions having an estimated location of the ice floe to the UUV at the docking station instructing the UUV to sail to a second predicted path that is selected from a second plurality of predicted paths that are determined by a second probability function using the estimated location.

Abstract translation: 一种配置成感测冰川属性的无人水下飞行器（UUV）的方法包括限定具有冰橇潜力的海洋区域的扇区，其中该扇区具有从第一多个预测路径中选择的第一预测路径 如由第一概率函数确定的。 该方法还包括将UUV的对接站放置在所述位置被确定为与第一预测路径相交的扇区中的位置处。 所述方法还包括发送具有估计冰川位置的指令到对接站处的UUV，指示UUV航行到从由第二概率函数确定的第二多个预测路径中选择的第二预测路径，使用 估计位置。

公开(公告)号：US20150160006A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14564479

申请日：2014-12-09

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Khalid A. SOOFI ,  Dom BERTA

IPC: G01B21/08 ,  G01B5/18 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01V99/00

CPC classification number: G01B21/08 ,  G01S7/4802 ,  G01S7/539 ,  G01S13/862 ,  G01S13/9023 ,  G01S15/885 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: A method for estimating a total thickness of sea ice floating in sea water having a sea water level includes obtaining a set of surface topographic data points of the sea ice representing elevation of those surface topographic data points with reference to a sea water level using a surface topography acquisition system, and estimating, using a processor, the total thickness of the sea ice above and below the sea water level using the elevation of each of the points.

Abstract translation: 一种用于估计漂浮在具有海水水位的海水中的海冰的总厚度的方法包括：使用表面获得一组表示海面的表面地形数据点，这些海冰代表该表面地形数据点的高程，参考海水位 使用处理器，使用每个点的高程来估算海水高于和低于海平面的总厚度。