公开(公告)号：US08908470B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US12611667

申请日：2009-11-03

Applicant: Lars Borgen

Inventor： Lars Borgen

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V13/00 ,  G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V13/00 ,  G01V2001/204 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An apparatus includes a streamer cable having one or more seismic devices disposed within a polymer body and about a core. The polymer body includes a channel defined therein for receiving one or more wires connecting the seismic devices. The wires include slack for withstanding the tensional forces experienced by the streamer cable during deployment and operation. Associated methods are also described.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括具有设置在聚合物主体内和围绕芯部的一个或多个地震装置的拖缆。 聚合物主体包括限定在其中的通道，用于接收连接地震装置的一根或多根线。 电线包括松弛，用于在部署和操作期间承受流光缆所经受的张力。 还描述了相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US08897938B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13318269

申请日：2010-07-06

Applicant: Ola Erik Fjellstad ,  Arne Rinnan

Inventor： Ola Erik Fjellstad ,  Arne Rinnan

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/3826 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3835

Abstract: System and method for controlling an instrumented cable (30) towed in water, such as a marine seismic streamer and/or an instrumented towed cable array (streamer array), to which at least one instrumented cable (30), control devices (10, 20) are arranged to control the individual instrumented cables (30) both in shape and position in relation to other instrumented cables (30) and then counteract cross currents and/or other dynamic forces affecting a towed cable array behind a seismic survey vessel (50). The wings (12, 23) of the control devices (10, 20) are provided with acoustic transmitter/receiver means (14) and electronics for acoustic ranging, and the vessel (50) and one or more tail buoys (60) are provided with acoustic transmitter/receiver means (62) and electronics for acoustic ranging, and is provided with instrumentation for absolute position and velocity.

Abstract translation: 用于控制拖在水中的仪表电缆（30）的系统和方法，例如海洋地震拖缆和/或仪表式牵引缆索阵列（拖缆阵列），至少一个仪表电缆（30），控制装置（10， 20）被设置成相对于其他仪表用电缆（30）在形状和位置上控制各个仪表用电缆（30），然后抵消影响地震测量容器（50）后面的牵引电缆阵列的交叉电流和/或其他动力 ）。 控制装置（10,20）的机翼（12,23）设置有用于声学测距的声发射器/接收装置（14）和电子装置，并且提供容器（50）和一个或多个尾浮标（60） 具有声发射器/接收器装置（62）和用于声学测距的电子装置，并且具有用于绝对位置和速度的仪器。

公开(公告)号：US20140340984A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US13898172

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: Teledyne Instruments, Inc., d/b/a Teledyne Geophysical Instruments

Inventor： Richard D. Burton

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01D11/24 ,  B29C47/06 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V13/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  B29C47/0023 ,  B29C47/0064 ,  B29C47/023 ,  B29C47/065 ,  G01D11/245 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V13/00

Abstract: In various embodiments, a multilayer jacket for a seismic streamer is disclosed. The multilayer jacket comprises an outer layer comprising a water-resistant and wear-resistant material. The multilayer jacket further comprises an inner layer comprising a hydrocarbon impermeable material.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，公开了一种用于地震拖缆的多层护套。 多层护套包括包含耐水和耐磨材料的外层。 多层护套还包括包含不透油材料的内层。

公开(公告)号：US20140336939A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14271976

申请日：2014-05-07

Applicant: Robert H. Brune

Inventor： Robert H. Brune

IPC: G01V1/28

CPC classification number: G01V1/189 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V2210/57

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a method and apparatus to enhance spatial sampling in all nominally horizontal directions for Dual-Sensor seismic data at the bottom of a body of water such as the ocean. The sensor apparatus on the water bottom is comprised of sensing elements for linear particle motion, for rotational motion, for pressure measurement, for pressure gradients, and for static orientation. Stress and wavefield conditions known at the water bottom allow numerical calculations that yield enhanced spatial sampling of pressure and nominally vertical linear particle motion, up to double the conventional (based on physical sensor locations) Nyquist spatial frequency in two nominally horizontal independent directions. The method and apparatus have a wide range of application in Ocean Bottom Seismic 3D, 4D, and Permanent Reservoir Monitoring surveys, and other marine seismic surveys, in oil and gas exploration and production.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于在水体诸如海洋的底部的双传感器地震数据的所有标称水平方向上增强空间采样的方法和装置的各种实施例。 水底上的传感器装置包括用于线性粒子运动的感测元件，用于旋转运动，压力测量，压力梯度和静态取向。 在水底处已知的应力和波场条件允许数值计算，产生增强的压力空间采样和标称垂直线性粒子运动，高达常规（基于物理传感器位置）的两倍奈奎斯特空间频率在两个标称水平独立方向上。 该方法和设备在海底沉降三维，四维和永久水库监测调查等海洋地震勘测，油气勘探和生产中具有广泛的应用。

公开(公告)号：US20140293742A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US13855129

申请日：2013-04-02

Applicant: Richard E. Pearce

Inventor： Richard E. Pearce

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/186 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3826 ,  H01R13/562 ,  H04R17/00

Abstract: Streamers used in mapping strata beneath a marine body are described, such as in a flexible neutrally buoyant towed array. A connector is used to longitudinally join a first and second streamer section and/or to connect a streamer section to a streamer stabilizer. The connector contains at least one of: (1) means for distributing axial stress over a larger volume or along a longer x-axis length of the streamer relative to the absence of the means for distributing; (2) forming an increasing radius of curvature along the length of the connector as a function of distance from the first leading streamer cable section; and (3) co-moving an inner stress bearing element and an outer wall of the connector preventing intermediate streamer elements, such as a wire bundle from picking up noise related to the movement stress.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于在船体下方映射地层的流光，例如在柔性中性浮力牵引阵列中。 连接器用于纵向连接第一和第二拖缆部分和/或将拖缆部分连接到拖缆稳定器。 连接器包括以下至少一个：（1）用于相对于不存在用于分配的装置的较大体积或沿着拖缆的较长x轴长度分布轴向应力的装置; （2）沿着连接器的长度形成增加的曲率半径作为距离第一引导拖缆电缆部分的距离的函数; 和（3）共同移动连接器的内应力承载元件和外壁，防止诸如线束之类的中间拖缆元件拾取与运动应力相关的噪声。

公开(公告)号：US20140269172A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14207122

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： ROBERT SETH HARTSHORNE ,  NILS HALVOR HEIEREN ,  ANDERS NESHEIM ,  GARY JOHN TUSTIN

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29C47/02 ,  B29C47/06

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  B29C48/0013 ,  B29C48/09 ,  B29C48/21 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V2210/1423

Abstract: A seismic streamer and associated method are provided. The seismic streamer may include a seismic streamer core having a cylindrical configuration. A melt-processable thermoplastic layer may be coupled with the seismic streamer core, the melt-processable thermoplastic layer being extruded to form a first tube. An elastomeric layer may be coupled with the melt-processable thermoplastic layer, the elastomeric layer being extruded to form a second tube.

Abstract translation: 提供了地震拖缆和相关方法。 地震拖缆可以包括具有圆柱形构造的地震拖缆芯。 可熔融加工的热塑性层可以与地震拖缆芯结合，可熔融加工的热塑性层被挤出以形成第一管。 弹性体层可以与可熔融加工的热塑性层结合，弹性层被挤出以形成第二管。

公开(公告)号：US08792298B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-29

申请号：US12501589

申请日：2009-07-13

Applicant: Rune Toennessen

Inventor： Rune Toennessen

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: A marine seismic system having a tow vessel; a first tow member connected to the tow vessel; a second tow member connected to the tow vessel; a first distance member having a first end connected to the first tow member and a second end connected to the second tow member; and a first attachment device connecting the first end to the first tow member, the first attachment member operational between an engaged position securing the first end of the distance member in a fixed position relative to the first tow member and a disengaged position permitting the first attachment device to move along a portion of the first tow member.

Abstract translation: 具有拖船的海洋地震系统; 连接到所述拖船的第一牵引构件; 连接到所述拖船的第二牵引构件; 第一距离构件，其具有连接到第一丝束构件的第一端和连接到第二丝束构件的第二端; 以及将所述第一端连接到所述第一丝束构件的第一附接装置，所述第一附接构件在将所述距离构件的所述第一端部相对于所述第一丝束构件固定在相对位置的接合位置和在允许所述第一连接件 装置沿第一丝束构件的一部分移动。

公开(公告)号：US20140185412A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13729260

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: PGS GEOPHYSICAL AS

Inventor： Rune Sindre Voldsbekk

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3843 ,  G01V2001/204

Abstract: Disclosed arc methods and systems for using a rigid-stem assembly comprising a plurality of interconnected rigid stems in a marine survey. An embodiment discloses a geophysical sensor streamer comprising a rigid-stem assembly comprising a plurality of rigid stems that are interconnected and each comprise a stem body defining, one or more interior chambers, wherein a geophysical sensor is incorporated into one or more of the rigid stems.

Abstract translation: 公开的用于在海洋测量中使用包括多个互连的刚性杆的刚性杆组件的电弧方法和系统。 一个实施例公开了一种地球物理传感器拖缆，其包括刚性杆组件，该刚性杆组件包括多个刚性杆，所述刚性杆互连并且每个都包括限定一个或多个内部室的杆主体，其中将地球物理传感器并入一个或多个刚性杆 。

公开(公告)号：US08760973B1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13628736

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: Heather L Chamblee ,  William L Keith

Inventor： Heather L Chamblee ,  William L Keith

IPC: G01V1/18 ,  C01B31/02 ,  B82Y99/00 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  G01V2001/204

Abstract: An acoustic array hose is provided for towing behind a marine vessel. The acoustic array includes acoustic sensors, a hydraulic fill-fluid circumferentially surrounding the acoustic sensors, and an array hose wall of polyurethane with single wall carbon nanotubes embedded therein. The hose wall circumferentially surrounds the hydraulic fill fluid along a length of the array hose. When an electrical current is applied to the towed array, the nanotubes align with the hose wall with the effect of strengthening the hose wall of the towed array.

Abstract translation: 提供用于拖曳在船舶后面的声学阵列软管。 声学阵列包括声学传感器，周向环绕声学传感器的液压填充流体，以及嵌入其中的单壁碳纳米管的聚氨酯的阵列软管壁。 软管壁沿着阵列软管的长度周向地包围液压填充流体。 当电流被施加到拖曳的阵列时，纳米管与软管壁对准，并具有加强拖曳阵列的软管壁的作用。

公开(公告)号：US20140160885A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US13706485

申请日：2012-12-06

Applicant: PGS GEOPHYSICAL AS

Inventor： Stig Rune Lennart TENGHAMN

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3817 ,  G01H9/004 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Performing a geophysical survey beneath a surface obstruction, or around a fixed object or formation. At least some of the example embodiments include: programming a towing pattern into an autonomous underwater vehicle; and towing a sensor streamer under the surface obstruction, or around the fixed object or formation by the autonomous underwater vehicle. In some of the embodiments, the sensor streamer comprises a distributed sensor in the form of an optical fiber. In some of the embodiments, the optical fiber is encapsulated in an outer covering of resilient material, the resilient material exposed to the water during the towing.

Abstract translation: 在地面障碍物下面或围绕固定物体或地层进行地球物理勘测。 示例性实施例中的至少一些包括：将牵引模式编程到自主水下航行器中; 并将传感器拖缆拖下表面阻塞物，或由自主水下航行器围绕固定物体或地层。 在一些实施例中，传感器拖缆包括光纤形式的分布式传感器。 在一些实施例中，光纤被封装在弹性材料的外部覆盖物中，弹性材料在牵引期间暴露于水。