公开(公告)号：US20050073909A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10492874

申请日：2002-09-18

Applicant: Robert Laws ,  Johan Robertsson ,  Julian Kragh ,  Leendert Combee

Inventor： Robert Laws ,  Johan Robertsson ,  Julian Kragh ,  Leendert Combee

IPC: G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/36 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/36 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V2210/56

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for reducing the effect of a rough sea ghost reflection in marine seismic data. According to the invention, the method comprises the steps of: providing one or a plurality of pressure sensors sensitive to frequencies below about 1 Hz;—using said sensor(s) to receive and acquire pressure data in a frequency band comprised between about 0.03 and about 1 Hz;—recording said data; and—processing said data to provide information about the sea-height above the or each sensor. The or each sensor may be a seismic sensor that can acquire seismic data substantially simultaneously with the acquisition of the pressure data in a frequency band between about 0.03 and about 1 Hz.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种减少海洋地震资料中海象反射的影响的方法。 根据本发明，该方法包括以下步骤：提供对低于约1Hz的频率敏感的一个或多个压力传感器; - 使用所述传感器接收和获取包含在约0.03和 约1 Hz; - 记录所述数据; 并处理所述数据以提供关于在每个传感器上方的海高的信息。 该或每个传感器可以是地震传感器，其可以在约0.03和约1Hz之间的频带中获取压力数据的同时获取地震数据。

公开(公告)号：US06853604B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-08

申请号：US10128090

申请日：2002-04-23

Applicant: James Spackman ,  Mike Maples ,  Gary Craig ,  Louis W. Erath ,  John Luscombe

Inventor： James Spackman ,  Mike Maples ,  Gary Craig ,  Louis W. Erath ,  John Luscombe

IPC: G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: A support structure for piezoelectric elements in a marine seismic cable is provided. The support structure comprises upper and lower cylindrical halves, each with channels formed therein. Two axial channels are adapted to retain three piezoelectric elements each. A third axial channel, positioned between the sensor element channels, is adapted to retain a flexible circuit. Transverse channels between the sensor element channels and the circuit channels accommodate extension from the flexible circuit. The piezoelectric elements are mounted within their respective channels with a resilient pad with adhesive on both sides. The piezoelectric elements are graded so that any group of three piezoelectric elements exhibits approximately the same sensitivity as any of the other three groups of piezoelectric elements on the support structure.

Abstract translation: 提供了海洋地震电缆中的压电元件的支撑结构。 支撑结构包括上部和下部圆柱形半部，每个具有形成在其中的通道。 两个轴向通道适于每个保持三个压电元件。 位于传感器元件通道之间的第三轴向通道适于保持柔性电路。 传感器元件通道和电路通道之间的横向通道可以从柔性电路延伸。 压电元件安装在它们各自的通道内，在两侧具有粘合剂的弹性垫。 压电元件被分级，使得任何一组三个压电元件表现出与支撑结构上的其它三组压电元件中的任何一组具有大致相同的灵敏度。

公开(公告)号：US06819631B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-16

申请号：US10325640

申请日：2002-12-20

Applicant: Richard Pearce

Inventor： Richard Pearce

IPC: H04R102

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V2001/204 ,  G01V2001/207

Abstract: A structure and method for constructing a non-oil-filled towed array providing a single cable entry point for each channel regardless of the number of hydrophones used to make up a hydrophone group or array is described. The method and apparatus enables uniform buoyancy of the hydrophone array and the primary cable around which the hydrophone array is wound. Uniform buoyancy is achieved through the addition of hollow micro-spheres into a Reaction Injection Molded (RIM) polyurethane material used to mold the hydrophones. Additional buoyancy may be desired adjacent heavier cable sections where connectors and telemetry modules are located. An embodiment enables precise adjustment of hydrophone cable buoyancy by providing precise adjustment of the concentration of hollow glass micro-spheres in areas where more or less buoyancy is desired.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于构成无油填充牵引阵列的结构和方法，其为每个通道提供单个电缆入口点，而不管用于构成水听器组或阵列的水听器的数量如何。 该方法和装置能够使水听器阵列和水听器阵列缠绕的主电缆均匀地浮起。 通过将空心微球加入到用于模制水听器的反应注射模塑（RIM）聚氨酯材料中来实现均匀的浮力。 在连接器和遥测模块所在的较重的电缆部分附近可能需要额外的浮力。 一个实施例可以通过在需要更少或更少浮力的区域中精确调整中空玻璃微球的浓度来精确调节水听器电缆浮力。

公开(公告)号：US06786297B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US09869231

申请日：2001-10-01

Applicant: Jean-Paul Menard

Inventor： Jean-Paul Menard

IPC: G01V120

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A module is described for acquiring geophysical signals. The module includes at least one casing which is individually linked to one track. Each casing houses a processor which operates to digitize the geophysical signals. The module further includes two cable sections associated with each casing. Each cable section includes at a first end, a connector suitable for being coupled up to a complementary connector, and at a second end, an adapted configured to be fixed to a casing and to effect an electrical link with the processor housed in the casing.

Abstract translation: 描述了一个用于获取地球物理信号的模块。 该模块包括至少一个独立地连接到一个轨道的壳体。 每个套管都容纳一个处理器，用于对地球物理信号进行数字化。 模块还包括与每个壳体相关联的两个电缆部分。 每个电缆部分包括在第一端，适于连接到互补连接器的连接器，并且在第二端处，被配置为固定到壳体并且实现与容纳在壳体中的处理器的电连接的适配件。

公开(公告)号：US20040125701A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-01

申请号：US10471541

申请日：2003-09-11

Inventor： Louis Raillon ,  Jean-Jacques Fyot ,  Regis Quer ,  Christine Debaillon-Vesque

IPC: G01V001/04 ,  G01V001/20 ,  G10K009/12

CPC classification number: G01V1/04 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G10K9/121

Abstract: The invention relates to low-frequency underwater detection systems comprising a towed linear antenna (12, 13). It consists in producing the transducers of the transmission antenna (12) in the form of flextensional arrays of cylindrical type (20) and in forming directional transmission channels covering all of space. It makes it possible to lighten the assembly and to facilitate implementation at sea, which becomes able to be automated.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包括拖曳线性天线（12,13）的低频水下检测系统。 它包括以圆柱形（20）的弯曲阵列的形式生产传输天线（12）的换能器，并且形成覆盖所有空间的定向传输通道。 它可以减轻装配，并有助于在海上实施，这可以自动化。

公开(公告)号：US06678212B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US10024575

申请日：2001-12-21

Applicant: Anton Marius Knudsen ,  Jorn Wardeberg

Inventor： Anton Marius Knudsen ,  Jorn Wardeberg

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A seismic cable (1) and a method of manufacturing such a cable. The cable includes a plurality of elongated electrical/optical elements which are arranged to be interconnected with a number of seismic sensor devices arranged at intervals along the cable. A polymeric sheath and a protective outer armoring surround the elements to provide protection against radial stress of said cable. The sensor devices are installed outside of the elements and the armoring.

Abstract translation: 一种地震电缆（1）及其制造方法。 电缆包括多个细长的电气/光学元件，其被布置成与沿着电缆间隔布置的多个地震传感器装置互连。 聚合物护套和保护性外铠装围绕元件以提供抵抗所述电缆的径向应力的保护。 传感器装置安装在元件外部和装甲之间。

公开(公告)号：US06644232B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-11

申请号：US09657717

申请日：2000-09-07

Applicant: Jean-Jacques Vignaux ,  Pascal Beuvelot

Inventor： Jean-Jacques Vignaux ,  Pascal Beuvelot

IPC: F15D110

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A marine cable includes chambers forming a necklace float. For filling, degassing the chambers and for connecting two successive chambers, the cable includes an intervention orifice between the chambers and with which the chambers communicate. Connection of the chambers to the intervention orifice is controlled by two valve mechanisms which each include an obturator spring-loaded against a communication opening and a guide rod which, when the obturator closes the opening, lies partly in the intervention orifice so that it is possible to push back the rods of the valve mechanisms from the intervention orifice for selective connection of the intervention orifice to one or the other of the two chambers or with both at the same time.

Abstract translation: 船用电缆包括形成项链浮子的室。 为了填充，脱气室和连接两个连续的室，电缆包括在室之间的介入孔，室与室连通。 腔室与介入口的连接由两个阀机构控制，两个阀机构包括一个靠着连通开口弹簧加载的闭孔器和一个引导杆，当闭孔器关闭开口时，导杆部分地位于介入孔口中，使得可能 从介入孔推回阀机构的杆，用于将介入孔选择性地连接到两个腔室中的一个或另一个或同时两者。

公开(公告)号：US06631095B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-07

申请号：US09350200

申请日：1999-07-08

Applicant: Michael John Bryant ,  Nick C. George

Inventor： Michael John Bryant ,  Nick C. George

IPC: H01B700

CPC classification number: H01B9/003 ,  G01V1/201 ,  H01B7/045 ,  H01B9/04

Abstract: A conductive rope-like lead-in cable connects a seismic streamer to a towing vessel. The lead-in cable comprises a first electrical conductor at the center core of the cable for carrying a first polarity of power to the streamer for providing tensile strength to the load-in cable. A first layer of insulation surrounds the first electrical conductor. A second electrical conductor for a second polarity of power to the streamer surrounds the first layer of insulation. A second layer of insulation surrounds the second electrical conductor. A layer of seismic data conductors surrounds the second layer of insulation. A third layer of insulation surrounds the layer of seismic data conductors. A metallic protective layer surrounds the third layer of insulation. Steel is effectively and efficiently used both to provide tensile strength and for electrical power conduction.

Abstract translation: 导电绳状导入电缆将地震拖缆连接到牵引船。 引入电缆包括在电缆的中心芯处的第一电导体，用于将第一极性的功率传送到流光缆，以向负载电缆提供拉伸强度。 第一绝缘层围绕第一电导体。 第二电导体，用于向流光缆供电的第二极性包围第一绝缘层。 第二层绝缘体围绕第二电导体。 一层地震数据导体围绕着第二层绝缘层。 第三层绝缘层围绕地震数据导体层。 金属保护层围绕第三层绝缘层。 钢有效和高效地用于提供拉伸强度和电力传导。

公开(公告)号：US06570821B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US10129822

申请日：2002-05-09

Applicant: Gilles Moresco

Inventor： Gilles Moresco

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: Towed low-noise linear acoustic antennas configured for seismic exploration. The jacket of this antenna is pierced with holes that allow seawater to enter the inside of the antenna. The hydrophones are isolated by enclosing them in polyurethane envelopes filled with oil or gel. Buoyancy is ensured by lightening the jacket with hollow inclusions formed from microspheres. Such a structure allows the output noise level of the hydrophones to be reduced by 15 dB.

Abstract translation: 牵引用于地震勘探的低噪声线性声学天线。 该天线的护套穿孔，允许海水进入天线的内部。 通过将水凝胶包裹在充满油或凝胶的聚氨酯包封中来分离。 通过减轻由微球形成的空心夹杂物的护套来确保浮力。 这种结构允许水听器的输出噪声电平降低15dB。

公开(公告)号：US20030060102A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-27

申请号：US09965308

申请日：2001-09-27

Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated

Inventor： Loran D. Ambs

IPC: B63C009/28

CPC classification number: G01V1/3826 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V2001/207

Abstract: The present invention relates generally a method and apparatus for adjusting the buoyancy of towed seismic arrays comprising a plurality of streamers and specifically to the dynamic buoyancy control of the buoyancy of a towed array of streamers by means of applying current to electroactive polymers (EAP) incorporated within the towed array of seismic streamers. The bulk density of the streamer array is electrically altered to accomplish neutral buoyancy for a towed array of streamers within the full range of water-densities from fresh to extremely dense seawater.

Abstract translation: 本发明总体上涉及一种用于调节牵引地震阵列的浮力的方法和装置，其包括多个拖缆，并且具体涉及通过将电流施加于电活性聚合物（EAP）并结合到拖缆阵列的浮力的动态浮力控制 在拖曳的地震拖缆阵列之内。 流光阵列的体积密度电气改变，以在从新鲜到极度密集的海水的全部水密度范围内为牵引的拖缆阵列实现中性浮力。