公开(公告)号：US20230393271A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-07

申请号：US18236291

申请日：2023-08-21

Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Inventor： Carl W. Embry ,  Neil Manning ,  Ian Roberts

IPC: G01S15/87 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S15/74 ,  G01C13/00 ,  G01S15/86 ,  G01S17/86 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/38 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S17/93

CPC classification number: G01S15/874 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S15/74 ,  G01S15/87 ,  G01C13/00 ,  G01S15/86 ,  G01S17/86 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/38 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G01S17/74

Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.

公开(公告)号：US20220128693A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-28

申请号：US17569685

申请日：2022-01-06

Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Inventor： Carl W. Embry ,  Mark Hardy ,  Brett Nickerson ,  Neil Manning

IPC: G01S17/89 ,  G01V8/00 ,  G01M3/04 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01M3/20 ,  G01M3/24 ,  G01M3/38 ,  G01V8/10

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring underwater structures are provided. First and second sets of point cloud data that are obtained at different times are compared to determine whether the location of the underwater structure has changed. For detecting vibration, a series of range measurements taken along a line intersecting the underwater structure are compared to one another to determine an amplitude and frequency of any vibration present in the underwater structure. For detecting temperature, the ratio of different components of return signals obtained from a point in the water surrounding the underwater structure is measured to derive the temperature of the water. Leak detection can be performed by scanning areas around the underwater structure. Monitoring systems can include a primary receiver for range measurements, and first and second temperature channel receivers for temperature measurements.

公开(公告)号：US20220102018A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-31

申请号：US17486566

申请日：2021-09-27

Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Inventor： Carl W. Embry ,  Feldon M. Barlow, SR. ,  Jonathan M. Banks ,  Yann Morel

IPC: G21C17/01 ,  G21C17/07 ,  G01B11/14

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for improved inspection, measurements, monitoring, and tracking of equipment installed underwater. They include structures or equipment installed in a nuclear reactor and fuel storage pools. This includes, but is not limited to an entire nuclear reactor pool, an entire nuclear reactor, fuel assemblies, fuel assembly identification numbers, core barrels, core plates, lower internals, upper internals, fuel transfer systems, alignment pins, baffle walls, former baffle assemblies, vessels, instrument ports, coolant tubes, spent fuel pools, dry cask storage areas, weir gates, steam dryers, steam separators, top guides, jet pumps, inside and outside of pipes, and weld seams. The described methods and devices increase the performance and integrity of the inspection and measurements during nuclear refuel, inspection or outage activities. The described methods and devices utilize one or more non-touch underwater optical system (including laser systems) for underwater equipment inspection, measurements, maintenance, monitoring, tracking and servicing.

公开(公告)号：US10698112B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-30

申请号：US16365848

申请日：2019-03-27

Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Inventor： Carl W. Embry ,  Mark Hardy ,  Brett Nickerson ,  Neil Manning

IPC: G01S17/89 ,  G01V8/10 ,  G01M3/20 ,  G01M3/24 ,  G01M3/38 ,  G01V8/00 ,  G01M3/04 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01S17/50

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring underwater structures are provided. First and second sets of point cloud data that are obtained at different times are compared to determine whether the location of the underwater structure has changed. For detecting vibration, a series of range measurements taken along a line intersecting the underwater structure are compared to one another to determine an amplitude and frequency of any vibration present in the underwater structure. For detecting temperature, the ratio of different components of return signals obtained from a point in the water surrounding the underwater structure is measured to derive the temperature of the water. Leak detection can be performed by scanning areas around the underwater structure. Monitoring systems can include a primary receiver for range measurements, and first and second temperature channel receivers for temperature measurements.

公开(公告)号：US20190011565A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US16031812

申请日：2018-07-10

Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Inventor： Carl W. Embry ,  Neil Manning ,  Derek D. Pierce ,  Mark Hardy

IPC: G01S17/93 ,  G01S17/89 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/38 ,  G01C21/20

Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning objects in underwater environments are provided. The geolocation of a target for an object is determined, and a light source provided as part of a positioning system is operated to project a visible target at that location. The determination of the target location relative to the positioning system can include determining a location of the positioning system using information obtained from a laser system included in the positioning system. The light source used to project the visible target can be the same as a light source included in the laser system. A location of an object relative to the target location can be tracked by the laser system as the object is being moved towards the target location. The described methods and systems utilize one or more non-touch subsea optical systems, including but not limited to laser systems, for underwater infrastructure installation, measurements and monitoring.

公开(公告)号：US12169240B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-17

申请号：US17093932

申请日：2020-11-10

Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Inventor： Carl W. Embry ,  Neil Manning ,  Derek D. Pierce ,  Mark Hardy

IPC: G01S15/87 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/38 ,  G01C13/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S15/74 ,  G01S15/86 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/74 ,  G01S17/86 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/93

Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning objects in underwater environments are provided. The geolocation of a target for an object is determined, and a light source provided as part of a positioning system is operated to project a visible target at that location. The determination of the target location relative to the positioning system can include determining a location of the positioning system using information obtained from a laser system included in the positioning system. The light source used to project the visible target can be the same as a light source included in the laser system. A location of an object relative to the target location can be tracked by the laser system as the object is being moved towards the target location. The described methods and systems utilize one or more non-touch subsea optical systems, including but not limited to laser systems, for underwater infrastructure installation, measurements and monitoring.

公开(公告)号：US11125875B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-21

申请号：US16707204

申请日：2019-12-09

Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Inventor： Carl W. Embry ,  Neil Manning ,  Ian Roberts

IPC: G01S15/87 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/88 ,  B63G8/38 ,  B63G8/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S15/74 ,  G01C13/00 ,  G01S15/86 ,  G01S17/86 ,  G01S17/74

Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.

公开(公告)号：US20210141085A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-13

申请号：US17093932

申请日：2020-11-10

Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Inventor： Carl W. Embry ,  Neil Manning ,  Derek D. Pierce ,  Mark Hardy

IPC: G01S15/87 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S15/74 ,  G01C13/00 ,  G01S15/86 ,  G01S17/86 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/38 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S17/93

Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning objects in underwater environments are provided. The geolocation of a target for an object is determined, and a light source provided as part of a positioning system is operated to project a visible target at that location. The determination of the target location relative to the positioning system can include determining a location of the positioning system using information obtained from a laser system included in the positioning system. The light source used to project the visible target can be the same as a light source included in the laser system. A location of an object relative to the target location can be tracked by the laser system as the object is being moved towards the target location. The described methods and systems utilize one or more non-touch subsea optical systems, including but not limited to laser systems, for underwater infrastructure installation, measurements and monitoring.

公开(公告)号：US20190219701A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16365848

申请日：2019-03-27

Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Inventor： Carl W. Embry ,  Mark Hardy ,  Brett Nickerson ,  Neil Manning

IPC: G01S17/89 ,  G01M3/24 ,  G01M3/04 ,  G01V8/00 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01M3/20 ,  G01V8/10 ,  G01M3/38

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring underwater structures are provided. First and second sets of point cloud data that are obtained at different times are compared to determine whether the location of the underwater structure has changed. For detecting vibration, a series of range measurements taken along a line intersecting the underwater structure are compared to one another to determine an amplitude and frequency of any vibration present in the underwater structure. For detecting temperature, the ratio of different components of return signals obtained from a point in the water surrounding the underwater structure is measured to derive the temperature of the water. Leak detection can be performed by scanning areas around the underwater structure. Monitoring systems can include a primary receiver for range measurements, and first and second temperature channel receivers for temperature measurements.

公开(公告)号：US20210382171A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-09

申请号：US17408948

申请日：2021-08-23

Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.

Inventor： Carl W. Embry ,  Neil Manning ,  Ian Roberts

IPC: G01S15/87 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S15/74 ,  G01C13/00 ,  G01S15/86 ,  G01S17/86 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/38 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01S17/93

Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.