公开(公告)号：US09541663B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14820306

申请日：2015-08-06

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Richard Edward Henman ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Johan Fredrik Næs ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Ole-Fredrik Semb

IPC: H02G1/08 ,  G01V1/38 ,  B65G67/60 ,  F16L1/14 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/235

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B65G67/60 ,  F16L1/14 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/235 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Embodiments, including apparatuses, systems and methods, for automatically attaching and detaching seismic devices to a deployment cable, including a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes. A node installation system may include a moveable node carrier coupled to a cable detection device and a node attachment device that is configured to move a direct attachment mechanism on a node into a locking or closed position about the deployment cable. In an embodiment for retrieval and/or detachment operations, the system may also be configured to automatically detect the position of a node and remove the node from the deployment line by actuating the direct attachment mechanism into an open or unlocked position. Other devices besides a node may be attached and detached from the deployment line if they are coupled to one or more direct attachment mechanisms.

Abstract translation: 包括装置，系统和方法的实施例，用于将地震装置自动地附接和分离到包括多个自主地震节点的布置电缆。 节点安装系统可以包括耦合到电缆检测装置的可移动节点载体和被配置为将节点上的直接附接机构移动到围绕部署电缆的锁定或关闭位置的节点附接装置。 在用于检索和/或拆卸操作的实施例中，系统还可以被配置为通过将直接附接机构致动到打开或解锁的位置来自动地检测节点的位置并从该部署线移除该节点。 除了节点之外的其它设备如果与一个或多个直接附接机构耦合，则可以从部署线路上分离。

公开(公告)号：US20160377757A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15258522

申请日：2016-09-07

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Richard Edward Henman ,  Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Johan Fredrik Naes ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Arve Jaatun ,  Ole-Fredrik Semb

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for storing and handling a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes are presented. The node handling and storage system may be coupled to a node deployment system that deploys and/or retrieves nodes from water from the back deck of a marine vessel. One embodiment of the node handling and storage system includes a plurality of portable containers that may be assembled in a variety of configurations based on the vessel and survey requirements. The containers are coupled to an autonomous or semi-autonomous node conveyor and/or transport system that moves the nodes between and within the containers for node cleaning, downloading, charging, servicing, and storage. The conveyor system may include a plurality of different transport devices and/or systems, such as rotatable conveyors, lateral conveyors, lift mechanisms, and elevators.

公开(公告)号：US09494700B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US14736926

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Richard Edward Henman ,  Johan Fredrik Næs ,  Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Fredrik Lund ,  Robert Schistad

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/20 ,  B63B21/08 ,  B63B21/58 ,  B63B21/66

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B63B21/08 ,  B63B21/58 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Embodiments, including apparatuses, systems and methods, for attaching autonomous seismic nodes to a deployment cable. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a seismic node having a direct attachment mechanism configured to directly attach the seismic node to a deployment line, the direct attachment mechanism being configurable between an open and/or unlocked position and a closed and/or locked position to release and retain the deployment line.

Abstract translation: 包括用于将自主地震节点附接到展开电缆的装置，系统和方法的实施例。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括具有直接连接机构的地震节点，所述直接附接机构被配置为将地震节点直接附接到展开线路，该直接附接机构可在打开和/或解锁位置与闭合和/或锁定位置之间配置， 释放并保留部署线。

公开(公告)号：US09448311B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US13755541

申请日：2013-01-31

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Peter Maxwell

IPC: G01V1/06 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V2210/1427

Abstract: A method, system and a marine node for recording seismic waves underwater. The node includes a first module configured to house a seismic sensor; bottom and top plates attached to the first module; a second module removably attached to the first module and configured to slide between the bottom and top plates, the second module including a first battery and a data storage device; and a third module removably attached to the first module and configured to slide between the bottom and top plates, the third module including a second battery.

Abstract translation: 一种在水下记录地震波的方法，系统和海洋节点。 节点包括被配置为容纳地震传感器的第一模块; 底板和顶板附接到第一模块; 第二模块，其可移除地附接到所述第一模块并且被配置为在所述底板和顶板之间滑动，所述第二模块包括第一电池和数据存储装置; 以及第三模块，其可移除地附接到所述第一模块并且被配置为在所述底板和顶板之间滑动，所述第三模块包括第二电池。

公开(公告)号：US20160124105A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14925758

申请日：2015-10-28

Applicant: SEABED GEOSOLUTIONS B.V.

Inventor： Geir Valsvik ,  Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Jean-Baptiste Danre ,  Bjarne Isfeldt

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B63G8/001 ,  G01V1/3835

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for guiding and/or positioning a plurality of seismic nodes on or near the seabed by an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) or a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). In one embodiment, an underwater vehicle is configured to monitor the deployment of cable connected to a plurality of seismic nodes, including the touchdown monitoring, positioning, and guiding of deployed autonomous seismic nodes or ocean bottom cable. The underwater vehicle may comprise a propulsion system configured to steer and propel the vehicle in a body of water, a tracking system configured to automatically track the cable and/or attached seismic nodes, and a guidance system configured to communicate with a surface vessel node data in real time or near real time for active guidance and/or positioning of the deployment cable.

Abstract translation: 用于通过自主水下航行器（AUV）或远程操作的车辆（ROV）来引导和/或定位在海床上或附近的多个地震节点的装置，系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，水下车辆被配置为监测连接到多个地震节点的电缆的部署，包括部署的自主地震节点或海底电缆的触地监视，定位和引导。 水下航行器可以包括推进系统，该推进系统构造成在车身中引导和推进车辆，被配置为自动跟踪电缆和/或附接的地震节点的跟踪系统，以及配置成与表面血管节点数据通信的引导系统 实时或接近实时的部署电缆的主动指导和/或定位。

公开(公告)号：US20160041284A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14820306

申请日：2015-08-06

Applicant: SEABED GEOSOLUTIONS B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Richard Edward Henman ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Johan Fredrik Næs ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Ole-Fredrik Semb

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B65G67/60 ,  F16L1/14 ,  F16L1/20 ,  F16L1/235 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Embodiments, including apparatuses, systems and methods, for automatically attaching and detaching seismic devices to a deployment cable, including a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes. A node installation system may include a moveable node carrier coupled to a cable detection device and a node attachment device that is configured to move a direct attachment mechanism on a node into a locking or closed position about the deployment cable. In an embodiment for retrieval and/or detachment operations, the system may also be configured to automatically detect the position of a node and remove the node from the deployment line by actuating the direct attachment mechanism into an open or unlocked position. Other devices besides a node may be attached and detached from the deployment line if they are coupled to one or more direct attachment mechanisms.

Abstract translation: 包括装置，系统和方法的实施例，用于将地震装置自动地附接和分离到包括多个自主地震节点的布置电缆。 节点安装系统可以包括耦合到电缆检测装置的可移动节点载体和被配置为将节点上的直接附接机构移动到围绕部署电缆的锁定或关闭位置的节点附接装置。 在用于检索和/或拆卸操作的实施例中，系统还可以被配置为通过将直接附接机构致动到打开或解锁的位置来自动地检测节点的位置并从该部署线移除该节点。 除了节点之外的其它设备如果与一个或多个直接附接机构耦合，则可以从部署线路上分离。

公开(公告)号：US11634198B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-25

申请号：US16487746

申请日：2018-04-19

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Martin John Hartland ,  Michael Meech

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63G8/00 ,  G05D1/04

Abstract: Embodiments, including systems and methods, for remotely controlling underwater vehicles (such as ROVs) and deploying ocean bottom seismic nodes from the underwater vehicles. A direct data connection may be created between an Integrated Navigation System (located on a surface vessel) and a ROV controller/Dynamic Positioning (DP) system (which may be located on the surface vessel and/or the ROV). The INS may be configured to output the ROV target position and ROV position (such as standard 2 or 3 dimensional coordinates) to the DP system. The DP system may be configured to calculate the necessary ROV movements based on directly received data from the INS. Based on a selected ROV target destination or desired ROV action (which may be done automatically or by an operator), the ROV may be automatically positioned and/or controlled based on commands from the DP system based on commands and/or data from the INS.

公开(公告)号：US11525932B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-13

申请号：US16424181

申请日：2019-05-28

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Richard Edward Henman

IPC: G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/16 ,  H01R13/523 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/20 ,  H01R13/22 ,  H01R13/623

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for data and/or power transfer to and from an ocean bottom seismic node are described. In an embodiment, an autonomous seismic node is configured with a bulkhead connector assembly that may be coupled to a plug assembly for data and/or power transfer and a pressure cap assembly when utilized subsea. A plurality of pins may be located on the bulkhead assembly in a substantially flat contact surface to obtain an external electrical connection to the node. The pins on the bulkhead assembly may form a flat circuit with an external device, such as a plug assembly or pressure cap assembly. One or more external devices may be coupled to the pressure cap assembly and/or bulkhead connector for increased functionality to the node. A quick release assembly and/or locking ring may be utilized to fasten any external device to the bulkhead connector assembly.

公开(公告)号：US11442191B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-13

申请号：US16487765

申请日：2018-04-19

Applicant: Martin John Hartland ,  Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Martin John Hartland

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63G8/00

Abstract: Embodiments, including systems and methods, for deploying ocean bottom seismic nodes. Two or more underwater vehicles (such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)) may be deployed by a surface vessel and each connected to the surface vessel by a ROV deployment line. A catenary shape of each ROV deployment line may be modeled for more accurate and efficient subsea ROV operations. Real-time modeling and predictive modeling of the catenary shape of the deployed lines may be performed, and the surface vessel and/or ROVs may be positioned based on the modeled catenary shapes. The ROVs may be automatically positioned and/or controlled based on commands from a dynamic positioning (DP) system. An integrated navigation system (INS) may be located on the surface vessel and directly coupled to the one or more DP systems. The surface vessel may travel backwards during deployment operations and deploy one or more subsea baskets astern from the ROVs.

公开(公告)号：US11059552B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US16129511

申请日：2018-09-12

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Geir Valsvik ,  Bjarne Isfeldt ,  Jean-Baptiste Danre

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  B63B27/16 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the deployment of a plurality of autonomous underwater seismic vehicles (AUVs) on or near the seabed based on acoustic communications with an underwater vehicle, such as a remotely operated vehicle. In an embodiment, the underwater vehicle is lowered from a surface vessel along with a subsea station with a plurality of AUVs. The AUVs are configured to acoustically communicate with the underwater vehicle or a second surface vessel for deployment and retrieval operations. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is configured to instruct the AUVs to leave the subsea station or underwater vehicle and to travel to their intended seabed destination. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is also configured to selectively instruct the AUVs to leave the seabed and return to a seabed location and/or a subsea station for retrieval.