公开(公告)号：US09575198B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14213969

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Kenneth E. Welker ,  Julian Edward Kragh

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63B27/36 ,  B63C11/52 ,  B63G8/00 ,  G01S5/26 ,  G01S5/00 ,  G01S11/14

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B63B27/36 ,  B63C11/52 ,  B63G8/001 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S5/26 ,  G01S11/14 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3808

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the use of a self-propelled underwater vehicle for seismic data acquisition. The self-propelled underwater vehicle is adapted to gather seismic data from the seafloor and transmit such data to a control vessel. The self-propelled underwater vehicle may be redeployed to several seafloor locations during a seismic survey. Methods for real-time modeling of a target zone and redeployment of the self-propelled underwater vehicle based on the modeling are also described.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及使用自推进水下航行器进行地震数据采集。 自行式水下航行器适用于从海底采集地震数据，并将这些数据传送到控制船。 自走式水下航行器在地震勘测期间可能被重新部署到几个海底地点。 还描述了基于建模的目标区域的实时建模和自推进水下航行器的重新部署的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09547095B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US14104806

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Maxime Projetti ,  Olivier Vancauwenberghe ,  Nicolas Goujon ,  Hans Paulson

IPC: G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/16 ,  G01P15/125 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01C19/5712

CPC classification number: G01V1/164 ,  G01C19/5712 ,  G01P15/125 ,  G01V1/003 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/189 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3808

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a MEMS-based rotation sensor for use in seismic data acquisition and sensor units having same. The MEMS-based rotation sensor includes a substrate, an anchor disposed on the substrate and a proof mass coupled to the anchor via a plurality of flexural springs. The proof mass has a first electrode coupled to and extending therefrom. A second electrode is fixed to the substrate, and one of the first and second electrodes is configured to receive an actuation signal, and another of the first and second electrodes is configured to generate an electrical signal having an amplitude corresponding with a degree of angular movement of the first electrode relative to the second electrode. The MEMS-based rotation sensor further includes closed loop circuitry configured to receive the electrical signal and provide the actuation signal. Related methods for using the MEMS-based rotation sensor in seismic data acquisition are also described.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于地震数据采集的基于MEMS的旋转传感器和具有其的传感器单元。 基于MEMS的旋转传感器包括衬底，设置在衬底上的锚和通过多个弯曲弹簧联接到锚固件的校验物质。 证明物质具有连接到其上并从其延伸的第一电极。 第二电极被固定到基板，并且第一和第二电极中的一个被配置为接收致动信号，并且第一和第二电极中的另一个被配置为产生具有对应于角度运动程度的幅度的电信号 的第一电极相对于第二电极。 基于MEMS的旋转传感器还包括闭环电路，其被配置为接收电信号并提供致动信号。 还描述了在地震数据采集中使用基于MEMS的旋转传感器的相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US09513390B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14531510

申请日：2014-11-03

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Colin Thomson ,  Philip Kitchenside ,  Robin Fletcher

IPC: G01V1/28 ,  G01V1/30 ,  G01V1/36

CPC classification number: G01V1/30 ,  G01V1/36 ,  G01V2210/67 ,  G01V2210/679

Abstract: Systems and methods for compensating for spatial and slowness or angle blurring of plane-wave reflection coefficients in imaging. A wave field may be determined at a reference depth proximate to a reflector for a shot record. A receiver-side blurring function may be determined at the reference depth. An aggregate blurring function may be constructed based at least partially on the source wave field and the receiver-side blurring function. A plane-wave reflection coefficients may be determined based at least partially on the aggregate blurring function.

Abstract translation: 用于补偿成像中平面波反射系数的空间和慢度或角度模糊的系统和方法。 可以在靠近用于射击记录的反射器的参考深度处确定波场。 可以在参考深度处确定接收机侧模糊功能。 可以至少部分地基于源波场和接收器侧模糊功能来构造聚合模糊功能。 可以至少部分地基于聚合模糊功能来确定平面波反射系数。

公开(公告)号：US09453928B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US13723125

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Bartosz Szydlik ,  Ian Moore

IPC: G01V1/28 ,  G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/36

CPC classification number: G01V1/282 ,  G01V1/005 ,  G01V1/28 ,  G01V1/364 ,  G01V2210/614

Abstract: Computing systems and methods for processing collected data are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for iteratively separating a simultaneous-source dataset is provided, wherein the simultaneous-source dataset is used as an input dataset for a first iteration of simultaneous-source separation. The input dataset includes a plurality of shots that include data corresponding to a plurality of source activations. The method of iteratively separating the input dataset includes generating simulated simultaneous shots based on shots separated in the input dataset; and forming an output dataset based on the separated simultaneous shots and the simultaneous-source dataset, wherein the output dataset is configured for use as the input dataset for the next iteration of separating the simultaneous-source dataset.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于处理收集的数据的计算系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，提供了用于迭代地分离同时源数据集的方法，其中同时源数据集被用作用于同时源分离的第一迭代的输入数据集。 输入数据集包括多个镜头，其包括对应于多个源激活的数据。 迭代分离输入数据集的方法包括基于输入数据集中分离的镜头产生模拟同时拍摄; 以及基于分离的同步镜头和同时源数据集形成输出数据集，其中输出数据集被配置为用作用于分离同时源数据集的下一次迭代的输入数据集。

公开(公告)号：US09442892B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US13966070

申请日：2013-08-13

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Can Evren Yarman ,  Ryan Dean Lewis ,  Lucas Monzon

IPC: G06F17/14 ,  G01V1/28

CPC classification number: G06F17/14 ,  G01V1/28 ,  G06F17/141

Abstract: Based at least in part on one or more characteristics relating to a measurement system, a polygonal space in a Fourier domain is determined. A representation of a function that is bandlimited within the polygonal space is computed.

Abstract translation: 至少部分地基于与测量系统相关的一个或多个特性，确定傅立叶域中的多边形空间。 计算在多边形空间内被限制的函数的表示。

公开(公告)号：US20160238725A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15139433

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Robert Hughes Jones ,  Emmanuel Coste ,  Guillaume Daniel Tamboise ,  Dorin Rosu

IPC: G01V1/34 ,  G01V1/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/34 ,  G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/003 ,  G01V2210/74

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a seismic survey using an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a method may include determining current location data of an augmented reality (AR) device in a physical environment. The method may also include receiving placement instructions for a first seismic survey equipment in the physical environment based on the current location data. The method may further include displaying the placement instructions in combination with a view of the physical environment on the AR device.

公开(公告)号：US09354341B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13773398

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Craig J. Beasley ,  Richard T. Coates

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/36

CPC classification number: G01V1/364 ,  G01V2210/56

Abstract: Propagation of wavefields are simulated along paths in a survey environment, where the simulated propagation includes an influence of a reflection at an interface that causes ghost data in measured survey data. Deghosting of the measured survey data is performed using the simulated wavefields.

Abstract translation: 在勘测环境中沿着路径模拟波场的传播，其中模拟传播包括在测量的测量数据中导致重影数据的界面处的反射的影响。 使用模拟波场进行测量的测量数据的去主体化。

公开(公告)号：US09341728B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US13952831

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Aicha Bounaim ,  Oda Roaldsdotter Ravndal ,  Jarle Haukås

IPC: G01V1/30 ,  G01V1/34

CPC classification number: G01V1/301 ,  G01V1/345 ,  G01V2210/66

Abstract: A method of analysing seismic data from a geological volume is provided. The geological volume is divided into a plurality of voxels. For each voxel a respective neighbourhood is defined which includes that voxel and a predetermined arrangement of neighbouring voxels. For each voxel, the respective normal vectors of a seismic attribute vector field derived from the seismic data are calculated. For each voxel, a respective local structure tensor based on the normal vectors of the voxels of the respective neighbourhood is calculated. For each voxel, the value of an expression which includes one or more of the eigenvalues (λ1, λ2, λ3) of the respective local structure tensor is calculated. The method can be used for seismic surveying, or to manage operation of or drilling of a subterranean well.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种从地质体积分析地震数据的方法。 地质体积分为多个体素。 对于每个体素，定义相应的邻域，其包括体素和相邻体素的预定排列。 对于每个体素，计算从地震数据导出的地震属性向量场的各自的法向量。 对于每个体素，计算基于相应邻域的体素的法向量的相应局部结构张量。 对于每个体素，计算包括各个局部结构张量的一个或多个特征值（λ1，λ2，λ3）的表达式的值。 该方法可用于地震测量，或用于管理地下井的作业或钻井。

公开(公告)号：US20160025875A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14340613

申请日：2014-07-25

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Seth Friedly ,  Einar Holst ,  Kambiz Iranpour

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V13/00 ,  G01V1/16

CPC classification number: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/162 ,  G01V1/168 ,  G01V13/00

Abstract: A sensor device includes an elongated housing containing particle motion sensors spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the elongated housing, where the elongated housing has a length that is greater than a width of the elongated housing. A second portion includes communication circuitry to communicate over a communication medium, the second portion coupled to the elongated housing and having a width that is greater than the width of the elongated housing.

Abstract translation: 传感器装置包括细长壳体，其包含沿着细长壳体的纵向轴线间隔开的颗粒运动传感器，其中细长壳体的长度大于细长壳体的宽度。 第二部分包括通过通信介质通信的通信电路，第二部分耦合到细长壳体并且具有大于细长壳体的宽度的宽度。

公开(公告)号：US20160018543A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14337200

申请日：2014-07-21

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Ralf Ferber

IPC: G01V1/30

CPC classification number: G01V1/30 ,  G01V2200/14 ,  G01V2210/57

Abstract: Computing systems, methods, and computer-readable media for improving data quality are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of quality checking seismic interpolation data is provided, where the method includes obtaining first measured seismic data acquired by a first plurality of seismic sensors; obtaining second measured seismic data acquired by a second plurality of seismic sensors; interpolating, from the first measured seismic data, respective seismic data values at locations corresponding to respective sensors in the second plurality of seismic sensors; calculating a plurality of interpolation differences, where respective interpolation differences are calculated as numerical differences between respective interpolated seismic data values corresponding to respective sensor locations in the second plurality of sensors and respective measured seismic data values corresponding to respective sensors in the first plurality of sensors; and calculating an average interpolation difference using at least the plurality of interpolation differences.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提高数据质量的计算系统，方法和计算机可读介质。 在一些实施例中，提供了一种质量检验地震插值数据的方法，其中所述方法包括获得由第一多个地震传感器获取的第一测量地震数据; 获得由第二多个地震传感器获取的第二测量地震数据; 从所述第一测量的地震数据内插相应于所述第二多个地震传感器中的相应传感器的位置处的相应地震数据值; 计算多个内插差异，其中相应的内插差被计算为与第二多个传感器中的相应传感器位置相对应的各个内插地震数据值之间的数值差异以及对应于第一多个传感器中各个传感器的相应测量的地震数据值; 以及使用至少所述多个内插差异来计算平均内插差。