公开(公告)号：US20140355380A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US14288597

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： NICOLAS BARRAL ,  HALVOR S. GRØNAAS ,  ANTONIN BERTIN

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3826 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/3817

Abstract: A control system for use in a marine seismic survey is provided. The system may include one or more processors configured to receive a desired position for one or more seismic streamers during the marine seismic survey. The one or more processors may be further configured to determine a current position for the one or more seismic streamers and to adjust a position of a steering device on each streamer, based upon, at least in part, a comparison between the current position of the one or more seismic streamers and the desired position of the one or more seismic streamers.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于海洋地震勘测的控制系统。 该系统可以包括被配置为在海洋地震勘测期间接收一个或多个地震拖缆的期望位置的一个或多个处理器。 所述一个或多个处理器还可被配置为至少部分地基于所述一个或多个地震拖缆的当前位置之间的比较来确定所述一个或多个地震拖缆的当前位置并且调整每个拖缆上的转向装置的位置 一个或多个地震拖缆和一个或多个地震拖缆的期望位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140334257A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14366255

申请日：2013-01-11

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Robert Montgomery Laws

IPC: G01V1/04

CPC classification number: G01V1/04 ,  G01V1/005 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3861

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for acquiring marine seismic data to generate images or determine properties of an interior section of the Earth using simultaneous marine vibrator sweeps and methods for processing the acquired seismic data. Phase of sweeps produced by the marine vibrator(s) are controlled to provide for removal of crosstalk. The phases between marine vibrator sweeps may be random or controlled to have a predetermined/desired phase difference. The predetermined phases may be determined to minimize the crosstalk between sweeps based on known seismic velocity of the survey area.

Abstract translation: 用于获取海洋地震数据以生成图像或确定地球内部部分的特性的方法和装置，使用同时的海洋振动器扫描和用于处理所获取的地震数据的方法。 由海洋振动器产生的扫描相位被控制以提供串扰的去除。 海洋振动器扫描之间的相位可以是随机的或被控制以具有预定/期望的相位差。 可以基于测量区域的已知地震速度来确定预定相位以最小化扫描之间的串扰。

公开(公告)号：US20140321237A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14311065

申请日：2014-06-20

Applicant: WesternGeco, L.L.C.

Inventor： Nicolae Moldoveanu ,  Alan Strudley

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V2210/165

Abstract: Methods and systems for efficiently acquiring towed streamer marine seismic data are described. One method and system comprises positioning a plurality of source-only tow vessels and one or more source-streamer tow vessels to acquire a wide- and/or full-azimuth seismic survey without need for the spread to repeat a path once traversed. Another method and system allows surveying a sub-sea geologic feature using a marine seismic spread, the spread smartly negotiating at least one turn during the surveying, and shooting and recording during the turn. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, allowing a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract translation: 描述了有效获取拖缆拖缆海洋地震资料的方法和系统。 一种方法和系统包括定位多个仅来源的拖船和一个或多个源拖缆牵引船，以获取宽和/或全方位地震勘测，而无需扩展一次遍历路径。 另一种方法和系统允许使用海洋地震扩散测量海底地质特征，在测量期间智能地谈判至少一个转弯，以及在转弯期间拍摄和记录。 提供本摘要以符合要求摘要的规则，允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定技术公开内容的主题。 提交它的理解是，它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的范围或含义。

公开(公告)号：US20140297187A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14185416

申请日：2014-02-20

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： FABIO MARCO MIOTTI ,  ANDREA LOVATINI ,  IVAN GUERRA

IPC: G01V11/00 ,  E21B49/00

CPC classification number: G01V11/002

Abstract: Described herein are implementations of various technologies for a method. The method may receive seismic attributes regarding a region of interest in a subsurface of the earth. The method may receive electrical attributes regarding the region of interest. The method may receive a selection of a rock physics model for the region of interest. The method may calculate values of rock parameters for the selected rock physics model using a nonlinear relation that links cross-properties between the seismic attributes and the electrical attributes for the region of interest. The method may determine the presence of hydrocarbon deposits in the region of interest using the calculated values.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于方法的各种技术的实现。 该方法可以接收关于地球地下的感兴趣区域的地震属性。 该方法可以接收关于感兴趣区域的电属性。 该方法可以接收针对感兴趣区域的岩石物理模型的选择。 该方法可以使用链接地震属性与感兴趣区域的电气属性之间的交叉特性的非线性关系来计算所选岩石物理模型的岩石参数值。 该方法可以使用计算值确定感兴趣区域中碳氢化合物沉积物的存在。

公开(公告)号：US20140269185A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14205133

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： RALF G. FERBER ,  ALI ÖZBEK ,  MASSIMILIANO VASSALLO ,  DAVID NIGEL TODHUNTER

IPC: G01V1/30

CPC classification number: G01V1/308 ,  G01V1/003 ,  G01V1/325 ,  G01V2210/40 ,  G01V2210/612

Abstract: Described herein are implementations of various technologies for a method. The method may receive a baseline survey dataset for a region of interest. The method may obtain a transformed dataset from the baseline survey dataset using a transform. The method may determine sparsity characteristics from the transformed dataset. The method may determine survey parameters using the sparsity characteristics. The survey parameters may be for a monitor survey for the region of interest.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于方法的各种技术的实现。 该方法可以接收感兴趣区域的基线调查数据集。 该方法可以使用变换从基线调查数据集获得转换的数据集。 该方法可以确定来自变换数据集的稀疏特性。 该方法可以使用稀疏特性来确定测量参数。 调查参数可能是针对感兴趣区域的监测调查。

公开(公告)号：US20140269173A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14207771

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： EMMANUEL COSTE ,  NICOLAS GOUJON ,  ROBERT MONTGOMERY LAWS

IPC: G01V1/02 ,  G01V1/137

CPC classification number: G01V1/006 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/3843 ,  G01V1/3861

Abstract: A marine survey acquisition system. The system may include a vessel for towing a marine survey spread. The marine survey spread may include streamers, marine vibrators and a cable. The cable may be coupled to a respective streamer from among the streamers and one of the marine vibrators. The cable may power the respective streamer and the one of the marine vibrators. The one of the marine vibrators may emit energy at a high frequency range.

Abstract translation: 海洋调查采集系统。 该系统可以包括用于拖曳海洋测量传播的船只。 海洋勘测传播可能包括拖缆，海洋振动器和电缆。 电缆可以从拖缆和其中一个海洋振动器耦合到相应的拖缆。 电缆可以为相应的拖缆和海洋振动器之一供电。 海洋振动器之一可以在高频范围内发射能量。

公开(公告)号：US20140269171A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14049032

申请日：2013-10-08

Applicant: Westerngeco L.L.C.

Inventor： KENNETH E. WELKER

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A method of performing a marine survey is provided. The method may include deploying, into a body of water, a towable streamer including one or more sensors for performing a subterranean survey. The method may also include receiving, from the sensors, information relating to the subterranean survey at a data storage device housed within a portion of the towable streamer. The method may also include storing the information within the data storage device.

Abstract translation: 提供了执行海洋勘测的方法。 该方法可以包括向水体中部署包括用于执行地下勘测的一个或多个传感器的可拖缆拖缆。 该方法还可以包括从传感器接收与容纳在可拖缆拖缆的一部分内的数据存储装置相关的地下勘测的信息。 该方法还可以包括将信息存储在数据存储设备内。

公开(公告)号：US20140244179A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14273228

申请日：2014-05-08

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： DIRK-JAN VAN MANEN ,  JOHAN O. A. ROBERTSSON ,  ANDREW CURTIS

IPC: G01V1/36

CPC classification number: G01V1/36 ,  G01V1/003 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V2210/32

Abstract: A data set can be corrected for the effects of interface waves by interferometrically measuring an interface wavefield between each of a plurality of planned locations within a survey area; and correcting survey data acquired in the survey area for the interface waves. The interface wavefield may be interferometrically measured by receiving a wavefield including interface waves propagating within a survey area, the survey area including a plurality of planned survey locations therein; generating interface wave data representative of the received interface wavefield; and constructing a Green's function between each of the planned survey positions from the interface wave data. Other aspects include an apparatus by which the interface wavefield may be interferometrically measured and a computer apparatus programmed to correct the seismic data using the interferometrically measured interface wave data.

Abstract translation: 可以通过对测量区域内的多个计划位置中的每一个之间的界面波场进行干涉测量来校正接口波的影响的数据集; 并对接口波在调查区域获得的调查数据进行修正。 接口波场可以通过接收包括在测量区域内传播的界面波的波场来进行干涉测量，该测量区域包括多个计划的测量位置; 产生代表接收到的接口波场的接口波数据; 并从接口波数据构建每个计划的测量位置之间的格林函数。 其他方面包括可以对接口波场进行干涉测量的装置和使用干涉测量的接口波数据来编程来校正地震数据的计算机装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140200854A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14156373

申请日：2014-01-15

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： KURT EGGENBERGER ,  PHILIP A. F. CHRISTIE ,  MASSIMILIANO VASSALLO ,  DIRK-JAN VAN MANEN

IPC: G01V1/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/003

Abstract: Modular workflows for determining acquisition geometry and efficiency using 3D deghosting and wavefield reconstruction methods enabled by multicomponent seismic information are disclosed, which may be performed as methods. In some embodiments, such methods may be performed on computing systems.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过多组分地震信息实现的3D去虚反射和波场重建方法来确定采集几何和效率的模块化工作流程，其可以作为方法来执行。 在一些实施例中，可以在计算系统上执行这样的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140200820A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14152795

申请日：2014-01-10

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： NIZARE EL YADARI ,  YOUSIF IZZELDIN KAMIL ,  MASSIMILIANO VASSALLO

IPC: G01V1/36

CPC classification number: G01V1/364 ,  G01V2210/324 ,  G01V2210/34

Abstract: Described herein are architectures, platforms, computing systems, and methods for mitigating noise in wavefield extrapolation and imaging. In one aspect, a method of wavefield extrapolation is provided that includes receiving data representing at least one measurement of pressure wavefield or particle motion wavefield; modeling the received data as a sum of signal and noise; providing a noise model to components of the received data; and weighting the measured components of the received data to reduce the impact of noise of results of the wavefield extrapolation.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于减少波场外插和成像中的噪声的架构，平台，计算系统和方法。 一方面，提供了一种波场外推方法，包括接收表示压力波场或粒子运动波场的至少一个测量的数据; 将接收的数据建模为信号和噪声的总和; 向所接收数据的组件提供噪声模型; 并对接收到的数据的测量分量进行加权，以减少波场外推结果的噪声的影响。