公开(公告)号：US5400298A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-21

申请号：US126057

申请日：1993-09-23

Applicant: John S. Hepp

Inventor： John S. Hepp

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: Disclosed is a towed hydrophone streamer module comprising: (1) an elongated, fluid-resistant jacket having a substantially circular cross section, the water resistant jacket having mating connectors at ends thereof, (2) a plurality of sensors distributed in a spaced-apart relationship within the jacket, (3) a data bus positioned along a length of the jacket and terminating in electrical contacts in the mating connectors and (4) a plurality of cylindrical, fluid-resistant electronics housings disposed within the jacket in a spaced-apart relationship along a length thereof, each of the plurality of housings having a circuit board therein and spanning a length thereof and end caps at ends thereof, one of the end caps having electrical contacts coupled to components on the circuit board, a center-line of the housings substantially in alignment with a center-line of the jacket, the components coupling the plurality of sensors to the data bus for electrical communication therewith. In contrast with prior art streamers having electronics canisters centrally located between modules, the present invention spreads the electronics throughout the module, decreasing the viscous and turbulent drag of the module as it is towed, spreading heat dissipation more evenly throughout the module and allowing the jacket to be only 2 inches in diameter, in a preferred embodiment.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种牵引式水听器拖缆模块，包括：（1）具有基本圆形横截面的细长的防流体护套，所述防水套在其端部具有配合连接器，（2）分布在间隔开的多个传感器 夹套内的关系，（3）沿着护套的长度定位并且在配合连接器中终止于电触点的数据总线，以及（4）多个圆柱形，耐流体的电子壳体，其以间隔开的方式设置在护套内 所述多个壳体中的每一个在其中具有电路板并跨越其长度，在其端部处具有端盖，所述端盖中的一个具有联接到所述电路板上的部件的电触点，所述电触点的中心线 所述壳体基本上与所述护套的中心线对齐，所述部件将所述多个传感器耦合到所述数据总线以与其电连通。 与具有集中位于模块之间的电子滤芯的现有技术拖缆相比，本发明将电子器件整体扩展到整个模块中，从而减少模块在被拖曳时的粘性和湍流阻力，使整个模块中的散热更均匀地散布， 在一个优选实施例中直径仅为2英寸。

公开(公告)号：US5289433A

公开(公告)日：1994-02-22

申请号：US960167

申请日：1992-10-13

Applicant: Christopher S. Cowles ,  Jacques P. Leveille ,  Paul J. Hatchell ,  Jesus A. Mireles ,  Robert D. Clifton

Inventor： Christopher S. Cowles ,  Jacques P. Leveille ,  Paul J. Hatchell ,  Jesus A. Mireles ,  Robert D. Clifton

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/52 ,  G01V1/40

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/52 ,  Y10S367/911 ,  Y10S367/912

Abstract: A multi-mode receiver sonde having individual receiver stations. The receiver stations have transducers which have a flat frequency response over a selected bandwidth so that there is an approximately constant ratio in amplitude and substantially little phase difference between the response signal and an input acoustic signal from a liquid containing borehole.The wide-band output response signals are combined to form composite signals which represent selected borehole propagation modes. Accurate comparisons can then be made between the composite signals obtained by separate receiver stations so that changes in phase and amplitude over distance and time can be determined.In one highly preferred embodiment, the receiver sonde has a semi-rigid receiver array. The semi-rigid receiver array is adapted to decouple noise (tool-mode noise and/or road-noise) in one location within the array from other locations within the array by using compliant spacers between the receiver stations to absorb and scatter the noise.

Abstract translation: 具有各个接收站的多模接收机探头。 接收机站具有在所选带宽上具有平坦频率响应的换能器，使得在响应信号和来自含液体钻孔的输入声信号之间存在大致恒定的振幅比和基本上很小的相位差。 宽带输出响应信号被组合以形成表示选定的钻孔传播模式的复合信号。 然后可以在由单独的接收机站获得的复合信号之间进行准确的比较，使得可以确定在距离和时间上的相位和幅度的变化。 在一个非常优选的实施例中，接收器探头具有半刚性接收器阵列。 半刚性接收器阵列适于通过使用接收器站之间的顺序间隔来吸收和散射噪声来将阵列内的一个位置中的噪声（工具模式噪声和/或道路噪声）与阵列内的其它位置分离。

公开(公告)号：US5272679A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-21

申请号：US904020

申请日：1992-06-25

Applicant: Allan L. Carpenter

Inventor： Allan L. Carpenter

IPC: B29C47/00 ,  B29C47/02 ,  F16L11/08 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: B29C47/02 ,  B29C47/0004 ,  B29C47/0023 ,  B29C47/027 ,  F16L11/081 ,  G01V1/201 ,  B29K2105/06 ,  B29K2995/0002

Abstract: A jacket for a liquid filled towed array is formed from a composite material formed from short lengths (typically 2-4 mm) of reinforcing fibre (1) which are mixed with a thermoplastic material (2) to form the jacket (3). The reinforcing fibre (1) is preferably either glass fibre, aramid fibre, or carbon fibre or a mixture thereof and provides the desired high Tensile Modulus. The thermoplastic material (2) provides a relatively high level of viscoelastic damping (that is a high, or at least medium, Loss Tangent). The fibres (1) and thermoplastic material (2) are mixed, or compounded, by the material supplier and the material for the jacket (3) provided in granular form to the extrusion contractor. The manufacture of the jacket (3) is undertaken by normal extrusion processing.

公开(公告)号：US5257243A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-26

申请号：US954107

申请日：1992-09-28

Applicant: Robert A. DeChico ,  James F. McEachern ,  Timothy L. Kraynak

Inventor： Robert A. DeChico ,  James F. McEachern ,  Timothy L. Kraynak

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  H04R1/44 ,  H04R17/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/44 ,  G01V1/201 ,  H04R17/005

Abstract: An acoustic array having polymer hydrophones is disclosed. The array compes a plastic roll, a plurality of polymer piezoelectric sensors affixed to the roll and electrodes that interconnect the sensors to utilization means such as those found for underwater detection systems or geophysical detection systems such as seismic detectors. The plastic roll has a pliant characteristic so as to readily assume a predetermined shape as well as, preferably, having a strong tendency to unravel and is of a relatively thin material. Similarly, the piezoelectric sensors have a pliant characteristic, are relatively thin, and are affixed to one of the surfaces of the plastic roll. Further, the electrodes have a pliant characteristic, are relatively thin, and are affixed to the same surface of the roll as the sensors. The overall effect of these thin and compliant elements is to provide an array having a high packing density, so that a relatively large array may be stored in a relatively small housing, such as that found in a sonobuoy. The high packing density array of the present invention may be arranged to form various directional type receiving of transmitting devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有聚合物水听器的声阵。 该阵列包括塑料辊，固定到辊的​​多个聚合物压电传感器和将传感器互连到诸如用于水下检测系统或地球物理检测系统例如地震检测器的那些利用装置的电极。 塑料辊具有柔软的特性，以便容易地呈现预定的形状，并且优选地具有很强的解开倾向并且是较薄的材料。 类似地，压电传感器具有柔软的特性，相对较薄，并且固定在塑料辊的一个表面上。 此外，电极具有柔软的特性，相对较薄，并且固定到与传感器相同的辊的表面上。 这些薄且顺从元件的总体效果是提供具有高包装密度的阵列，使得相对较大的阵列可以存储在相对较小的壳体中，例如在sonobuoy中发现的。 本发明的高包装密度阵列可以被布置成形成发送装置的各种定向型接收。

公开(公告)号：US5183966A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-02

申请号：US615237

申请日：1990-11-19

Applicant: Larry Hurtado ,  Rick A. Curto ,  Dallas Martin

Inventor： Larry Hurtado ,  Rick A. Curto ,  Dallas Martin

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  H02G15/04 ,  H02G15/14

CPC classification number: H02G15/046 ,  G01V1/201 ,  H02G15/14 ,  H01R2201/14

Abstract: A termination assembly is disclosed providing a substantially watertight, yet field serviceable interface to a plurality of electrical splices. The termination assembly includes a housing having an anchor portion for receiving and fixing a multi-transmission line cable therein, a ported sleeve for cradling the transmission lines, and a shell for providing field access to the splices between the transmission line in the interior of the housing. A resinous epoxy, together with O-ring seals and heat shrink tubing provide redundant protection against the invasion of water into the housing along the transmission lines.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种终端组件，其提供了对多个电接头的基本上不透水的，现场可使用的接口。 端接组件包括具有用于接收和固定其中的多路传输线电缆的锚定部分的壳体，用于围绕传输线的移动套筒以及用于提供对传输线内部的传输线之间的接合部的接地的壳体 住房。 树脂环氧树脂与O型圈密封件和热缩管一起提供了多余的保护，防止水沿着传输线侵入壳体。

公开(公告)号：US5141796A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-25

申请号：US446096

申请日：1989-12-05

Applicant: Anthony P. Harvey

Inventor： Anthony P. Harvey

IPC: D07B1/02 ,  D07B1/16 ,  D07B1/20 ,  G01V1/20 ,  H01B7/12

CPC classification number: D07B1/147 ,  D07B1/20 ,  G01V1/201 ,  H01B7/12 ,  D07B1/162 ,  D07B2201/2049 ,  D07B2201/2087 ,  D07B2201/2088 ,  D07B2201/209 ,  D07B2205/205 ,  Y10T428/1359 ,  Y10T428/1366 ,  Y10T428/1372 ,  Y10T428/1393 ,  Y10T428/239 ,  Y10T428/24132 ,  Y10T428/2457 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/2481 ,  Y10T428/249942

Abstract: A towed array streamer including a buoyant core, a data bearer layer, longitudinally positioned strain members and at least an outer jacket in which a strain member support has provided in it a series of longitudinally running grooves accommodating strain members to confine the position of the strain members in the streamer.

Abstract translation: 包括浮力芯，数据承载层，纵向定位的应变构件和至少一个外护套的牵引阵列拖缆，其中应变构件支撑件在其中设置有一系列纵向运行的槽，容纳应变构件以限制应变的位置 成员在飘带。

公开(公告)号：US4920523A

公开(公告)日：1990-04-24

申请号：US333527

申请日：1981-12-22

Applicant: Vitold R. Kruka ,  Robert M. Kipp ,  Edward R. Cadena

Inventor： Vitold R. Kruka ,  Robert M. Kipp ,  Edward R. Cadena

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G10K11/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G10K11/006

Abstract: A hydrophone mount for use in a marine seismic cable having a central core, such mount comprising: a first housing portion having first and second apertures, first and second edges, and a cavity adapted for holding a hydrophone; a second housing portion having first and second apertures and first and second edges, the first and second housing portions being sized and shaped so that the first and second housing portions can be positioned adjacent to the core to form a housing around the core with the first edge of the first housing portion interlocking with the first edge of the second housing portion, the second edge of the first housing portion interlocking with the second edge of the second housing portion, and the first and second apertures of the first housing portion axially aligning respectively with the first and second apertures of the second housing portion; and a first member positioned in the aligned first apertures and a second member positioned in the aligned second apertures.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有中心芯的海洋地震电缆的水听器安装座，该安装座包括：具有第一和第二孔的第一壳体部分，第一和第二边缘以及适于保持水听器的腔体; 具有第一和第二孔以及第一和第二边缘的第二壳体部分，所述第一和第二壳体部分的尺寸和形状使得所述第一和第二壳体部分可以邻近所述芯部定位，以形成围绕所述芯部的壳体， 第一壳体部分的边缘与第二壳体部分的第一边缘互锁，第一壳体部分的第二边缘与第二壳体部分的第二边缘互锁，并且第一壳体部分的第一和第二孔分别轴向对准 第二壳体部分的第一和第二孔; 以及定位在对齐的第一孔中的第一构件和位于对准的第二孔中的第二构件。

公开(公告)号：US4884249A

公开(公告)日：1989-11-28

申请号：US220675

申请日：1988-07-18

Applicant: Clive T. Snook

Inventor： Clive T. Snook

IPC: G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: In order to avoid noise and error-sources a marine streamer (3) for use in seismic exploration is provided with a buoyancy member (8) which is snake-shaped or tubular-shaped and slightly flexible and supports the active member (9) of the streamer by the aid of narrow suspension ropes (10). The streamer may be made adjustable as regards its height and it may be dividable into sections.

Abstract translation: 为了避免噪声和误差源，用于地震勘探的海洋拖缆（3）设置有蛇形或管状的柔性构件（8），并且稍微柔性并支撑活动构件（9） 借助于窄悬挂绳索（10）的拖缆。 飘带可以根据其高度调节，并且可以分成多个部分。

公开(公告)号：US4882716A

公开(公告)日：1989-11-21

申请号：US300933

申请日：1989-01-24

Applicant: Herve Lefevre ,  Dominique Rojas ,  Marc Turpin

Inventor： Herve Lefevre ,  Dominique Rojas ,  Marc Turpin

IPC: G01L11/00 ,  G01H9/00 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G02B6/024 ,  H04R1/44

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01H9/004

Abstract: An optic fiber hydrophone comprises a wide spectrum optical source, a super-luminescent diode for example, associated with an optic fiber assembly comprising chiefly a side-hole optic fiber, subjected to the field of pressure, forming a sensor, transmitting the optic radiation in the slow and fast modes respectively, and a second fiber, not subjected to the field of pressure, the neutral axes of which are oriented with respect to the neutral axis of the first fiber so that the wave transmitted in slow mode in one fiber is transmitted in fast mode in the other fiber, it being possible to connect these two fibers by a polarization maintaining fiber in the event that the sensor is offset with respect to the source, a polarizing fiber enabling the creation of the interferences, and a radiation detector at the output of the fiber assembly.

Abstract translation: 光纤水听器包括宽光谱源，例如与发光二极管相关联的光纤组件，该光纤组件主要包括经过压力场的侧孔光纤，形成传感器，将光学辐射传输到 慢速模式和快速模式，以及第二光纤，其不经受压力场，其中性轴相对于第一光纤的中性轴定向，使得在一个光纤中以慢速模式传输的波被传输 在另一光纤中的快速模式下，在传感器相对于源偏移的情况下，可以通过偏振保持光纤连接这两个光纤，使得能够产生干涉的偏振光纤以及辐射检测器 光纤组件的输出。

公开(公告)号：US4870625A

公开(公告)日：1989-09-26

申请号：US249500

申请日：1988-09-26

Applicant: Dewey R. Young ,  Richard C. Swenson

Inventor： Dewey R. Young ,  Richard C. Swenson

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/201 ,  Y10S181/401

Abstract: A hydrostreamer includes connectors for joining to depending housings enclosing geophone sensors. These sensors are coupled to the bottom of the sea via such housings by the housings being appropriately weighted and externally surface serrated. Thus, the geophones detect s-waves directly from the ground in single-mode conversion fashion while simultaneously, hydrophones in the hydrostreamers detect p-wave reflections in traditional fashion.

Abstract translation: 水轮机包括用于连接到围绕地震检波器传感器的悬挂壳体的连接器。 这些传感器通过这些壳体通过适当地加权的壳体和外表面锯齿状结合到海底。 因此，地震检波器以单模转换方式直接从地面检测s波，同时，水力发电机中的水听器以传统方式检测p波反射。