公开(公告)号：US20040022125A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10368699

申请日：2003-02-18

Applicant: Input/Output, Inc.

Inventor： David A. Clayton ,  Shyam Kutty

IPC: G01V001/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/133 ,  G01V1/006 ,  G01V1/04 ,  G01V1/34 ,  G01V1/3808

Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) and control system for marine seismic data acquisition is described along with a method of real-time quality control of the seismic survey. The control system includes real-time data processing of individual source near-field measured signals and concurrent synthesis of array far-field signatures. The control system determines individual source out-of-specification conditions and computes far-field signatures based on an array configuration excluding the failed source. Source, array, and troubleshooting information are presented to a user in real-time over a GUI monitor to allow informed decision-making regarding continued and/or modified survey operations and operational parameters.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于海洋地震数据采集的图形用户界面（GUI）和控制系统以及地震勘测的实时质量控制方法。 控制系统包括单个源近场测量信号的实时数据处理和阵列远场签名的并发合成。 控制系统确定单独的来源超出规范条件，并基于排除故障源的阵列配置来计算远场签名。 来源，阵列和故障排除信息通过GUI监视器实时呈现给用户，以便对关于持续和/或修改的测量操作和操作参数进行明智的决策。

公开(公告)号：US20030174583A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-18

申请号：US10325640

申请日：2002-12-20

Applicant: Input/Output, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Pearce

IPC: H04R001/02

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

Abstract: An 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. 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 selective addition of hollow micro-spheres into a Reaction Injection Molded (RIM) polyurethane material used to mold the hydrophones. For example, additional buoyancy may be desired adjacent heavier cable sections where connectors and telemetry modules are located. The preferred method and apparatus enables precise adjustment of hydrophone cable buoyancy by providing precise adjustment of the concentration of hollow glass microspheres in areas where more or less buoyancy is desired. Use of the preferred Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) method and apparatus of the present invention, results in significant reductions in cost and time in the construction of solid towed arrays. The RIM material enables use of a softer, lower durometer matrix in which the micro-spheres reside resulting in a hydrophone cable that is more flexible than prior known construction methods. For example, the prior known methods provide a minimum bending radius of 6 feet, whereas the method and apparatus of the present invention provide a minimum bending radius of 18 inches, which enables wrapping of the preferred hydrophone cable around a primary towing cable.

Abstract translation: 用于构造非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，而不管用于组成水听器组或阵列的水听器的数量。 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。 通过将空心微球选择性地添加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。 例如，可能需要在连接器和遥测模块所在的较重的电缆部分附近附加浮力。 优选的方法和装置能够通过在需要或多或少的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。 使用本发明优选的反应注射成型（RIM）方法和设备，导致固体拖链阵列的构造中的成本和时间的显着降低。 RIM材料使得能够使用更柔软的较低硬度的基体，其中微球驻留，导致比现有已知的构造方法更灵活的水听器电缆。 例如，现有的已知方法提供了6英尺的最小弯曲半径，而本发明的方法和设备提供了18英寸的最小弯曲半径，这使得优选的水听器电缆围绕主牵引缆线进行包裹。

公开(公告)号：US20030026168A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：US10196303

申请日：2002-07-16

Applicant: Input/Output, Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence P. Behn ,  John Chester ,  Leo Dekkers ,  John Downey ,  Keith Elder ,  Jerry Iseli

IPC: G01V001/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/22 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A seismic data acquisition system includes a connector housing and a mating electrical circuitry module. A single interface couples electrical circuitry housed in the electrical circuitry module to one or more signal data carriers that are consolidated at a single location in the connector housing. Preferably, the connector housing and electrical circuitry module each have a substantially contaminant-free interior regardless of whether these two parts are mated. An alternate connector housing has two plug casings, each of which are provided with a plug. A complementary alternate electrical circuitry module includes two receptacles complementary to the plugs and an interior space for holding the electrical circuitry. A locking pin disposed within the plug casing selectively engages the electrical circuitry module. A method for establishing communication between electrical circuitry and the carriers and external devices includes providing a single communication interface between the carrier and the electrical circuitry.

Abstract translation: 地震数据采集系统包括连接器壳体和匹配电路模块。 单个接口将容纳在电路模块中的电路耦合到一个或多个固定在连接器壳体中的单个位置的信号数据载体。 优选地，连接器壳体和电路模块各自具有基本上无污染的内部，而不管这两个部分是否配合。 一个替代连接器壳体具有两个插头壳体，每个插头壳体设置有插头。 互补的备用电路模块包括与插头互补的两个插座和用于保持电路的内部空间。 设置在插头壳体内的锁定销选择性地接合电路模块。 用于建立电路与载波和外部设备之间的通信的方法包括提供载体和电路之间的单个通信接口。

公开(公告)号：US20020089896A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-11

申请号：US10008289

申请日：2001-11-08

Applicant: Input/Output, Inc.

Inventor： William H. Behrens ,  Jim Nash

IPC: H04R001/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hydrophone streamer towable from a marine vessel on a body of water. The hydrophone streamer comprises a plurality of hydrophones electrically connected in parallel. Each hydrophone further comprises a normally-closed pressure activated switch connected in series with a hydrophone sensor. Each pressure switch is calibrated to open at a predetermined depth in the body of water thereby disabling the associated sensor without affecting operation of other hydrophones in the streamer.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种可从水体上的海洋船舶上拖曳的水听器拖缆。 水听器拖缆包括并联电连接的多个水听器。 每个水听器还包括与水听器传感器串联连接的常闭压力启动开关。 校准每个压力开关以在水体中的预定深度打开，从而禁用相关联的传感器，而不影响拖缆中其它水听器的操作。