公开(公告)号：US09791862B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US15387554

申请日：2016-12-21

Applicant: THAYERMAHAN, INC.

Inventor： Michael Joseph Connor

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G05D1/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B21/62 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G05D1/0206 ,  B63B21/62 ,  B63B21/66 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3843 ,  G01V2001/207 ,  G05D1/0055 ,  G05D1/048 ,  G05D1/0875

Abstract: The methods and devices described herein provide a sensor array positioning system that may allow a user to program a series of sensor array locations, depths and orientations into a control center, which therein commands two or more unmanned surface or submarine vehicles which positions one or more sensor arrays. The devices consist of at least two unmanned vehicles, two or more tow cables, a flexible sensor array comprising one or more sensors, and one or more buoyancy engines. The unmanned vehicles may consist of a master vehicle and one or more slave vehicles, wherein the master vehicle commands the one or more slave vehicles.

公开(公告)号：US09772412B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14298108

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Inventor： Sherif Mahmoud ,  Gerard Schuster

IPC: G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/09 ,  G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/003 ,  G01V1/09 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: Various examples are provided for land streamer seismic surveying using multiple sources. In one example, among others, a method includes disposing a land streamer in-line with first and second shot sources. The first shot source is at a first source location adjacent to a proximal end of the land streamer and the second shot source is at a second source location separated by a fixed length corresponding to a length of the land streamer. Shot gathers can be obtained when the shot sources are fired. In another example, a system includes a land streamer including a plurality of receivers, a first shot source located adjacent to the proximal end of the land streamer, and a second shot source located in-line with the land streamer and the first shot source. The second shot source is separated from the first shot source by a fixed overall length corresponding to the land streamer.

公开(公告)号：US09767938B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14682956

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Inventor： Joseph Varkey ,  Sheng Chang ,  Burcu Unal Altintas ,  Willem Wijnberg ,  Qingdi Huang ,  Jushik Yun

IPC: H01B3/30 ,  F16L11/127 ,  G01V1/20 ,  H01B3/44 ,  F16L11/08 ,  F16L11/12

CPC classification number: H01B3/307 ,  F16L11/088 ,  F16L11/12 ,  F16L11/124 ,  F16L11/127 ,  F16L2201/30 ,  F16L2201/60 ,  G01V1/137 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V2001/204 ,  H01B3/305 ,  H01B3/445

Abstract: A cable that include a hose having a conductor located thereabout. A first strength member layer is located about the conductor. A second strength member layer is located about the first strength member layer. A first jacket is located about the second strength member layer. The first jacket is fiber-reinforced. A second jacket is located about the first jacket. The second jacket is a contrasting color to the first jacket.

公开(公告)号：US09766281B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14629035

申请日：2015-02-23

Applicant: Sercel

Inventor： Isabelle Sellin

IPC: G01R31/02 ,  G01R15/24 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01M11/08 ,  G01R31/08 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01R31/021 ,  G01M11/083 ,  G01R15/24 ,  G01R31/083 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: It is proposed a method for monitoring an electrical power supply line comprised in a seismic cable and extending along the seismic cable. The seismic cable includes: a plurality of seismic sensors arranged along the seismic cable, a plurality of controllers arranged along the seismic cable, and an optical transmission line extending along the seismic cable for carrying data signals from or towards the controllers. The electrical power supply line supplies at least one pair of master and slave controllers. The master controller of a given pair of master and slave controllers performs a step of monitoring a portion of the electrical power supply line between the master and slave controllers, by using an optical loop established on a portion of the optical transmission line between the master and slave controllers, and starting from the master controller and passing through the slave controller.

公开(公告)号：US09568626B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14504924

申请日：2014-10-02

Applicant: PGS Geophysical AS

Inventor： Jamie Alexander Ricks

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/22 ,  G01V1/20 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/18

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/22 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V3/15 ,  H05K1/0278 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/0298 ,  H05K1/115 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K1/182 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K2201/10151

Abstract: Disclosed are flexible printed circuits incorporated into marine geophysical streamers. An embodiment discloses an apparatus comprising: a streamer; and a flexible printed circuit located in the streamer. Another embodiment discloses an apparatus comprising: a jacket; a strength member extending along a length of the jacket and disposed inside the jacket; geophysical sensors disposed inside the jacket; spacers disposed at spaced apart locations along the jacket; and a flexible printed circuit assembly extending along a length of the jacket. Another embodiment discloses a method comprising: towing at least one streamer in a body of water, wherein the at least one streamer comprises a flexible printed circuit.

Abstract translation: 公开了并入海洋地球物理拖缆的柔性印刷电路。 一个实施例公开了一种装置，包括：拖缆; 以及位于拖缆中的柔性印刷电路。 另一实施例公开了一种装置，包括：夹套; 强度构件沿所述护套的长度延伸并设置在所述护套内; 设置在护套内的地球物理传感器; 间隔件沿着护套设置在间隔开的位置; 以及沿着护套的长度延伸的柔性印刷电路组件。 另一个实施例公开了一种方法，包括：将水中的至少一个拖缆牵引到水体中，其中所述至少一个拖缆包括柔性印刷电路。

公开(公告)号：US20170038545A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15169131

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: PGS Geophysical AS

Inventor： Matthew Segsworth ,  Jeremy Smith ,  Robert Alexis Peregrin Fernihough ,  Jeff Bowlus

IPC: G02B6/44 ,  G01V1/22 ,  H04B10/80 ,  G02B6/50

CPC classification number: G02B6/4427 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B3/266 ,  B32B2311/30 ,  B32B2323/10 ,  B32B2327/12 ,  B32B2597/00 ,  E21B47/0001 ,  E21B47/102 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/226 ,  G01V1/3843 ,  G01V1/52 ,  G02B6/2558 ,  G02B6/4413 ,  G02B6/4429 ,  G02B6/443 ,  G02B6/4434 ,  G02B6/506 ,  H04B10/801 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/1355 ,  Y10T428/139 ,  Y10T428/1393 ,  Y10T428/1397 ,  Y10T428/24273 ,  Y10T428/24322

Abstract: Vented optical tube. At least some illustrative embodiments are conduits comprising a tube having a wall defining an interior volume of the tube. One or more optical fibers are disposed within the interior volume. The wall includes a plurality of vents passing from an outer surface of the wall to the interior volume, the plurality of vents disposed along a length of the tube, and wherein the vents are configured to convey a fluid in contact with the outer surface into the interior volume of the tube.

Abstract translation: 通风光管。 至少一些说明性实施例是包括具有限定管的内部容积的壁的管的管道。 一个或多个光纤设置在内部容积内。 所述壁包括多个从所述壁的外表面到达所述内部容积的通风口，所述多个通风孔沿着所述管的长度设置，并且其中所述通气口构造成将与外表面接触的流体输送到 管的内部体积。

公开(公告)号：US20160349393A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15170684

申请日：2016-06-01

Applicant: ION Geophysical Corporation

Inventor： Dale J. Lambert

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  F16L1/24 ,  F16L1/12

CPC classification number: G01V1/3843 ,  B63B21/66 ,  F16L1/126 ,  F16L1/24 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V2001/207

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating streamer recovery devices to retrieve seismic streamers, for example streamers that become severed from their towing vessels. The streamer recovery can be remotely activated to cause the streamer to surface where the streamer is more easily retrieved.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法来操作拖缆回收装置以检索地震拖缆，例如从它们的牵引船上切断的拖缆。 流光镜恢复可以被远程激活，使流光镜更容易地被检索到。

公开(公告)号：US09482767B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14105684

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: Optoplan AS

Inventor： Arne Berg ,  Torbjorn Heglum ,  Roar Furuhaug ,  Tormod Bliksas

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V2210/1427 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cable termination and sensor integration at a sensor station within an ocean bottom seismic (OBS) cable array are disclosed. The sensor stations include a housing for various sensor components. Additionally, the sensor stations can accommodate an excess length of any data transmission members which may not be cut at the sensor station while enabling connection of one or more cut data transmission members with the sensor components. The sensor stations further manage any strength elements of the cable array.

公开(公告)号：US09411061B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14045507

申请日：2013-10-03

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Lars Borgen

IPC: B21D39/03 ,  B23P11/00 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V13/00

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

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a streamer cable includes connecting seismic devices using slacked wire and disposing a polymer body having a channel defined therein around the seismic devices and the wire such that the wire extends through the channel.

Abstract translation: 用于制造拖缆的方法包括使用松弛的线连接地震装置，并且在地震装置和线周围设置具有限定在其中的通道的聚合物主体，使得导线延伸穿过通道。

公开(公告)号：US20160202367A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US15074186

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.

Inventor： Patrick Perciot ,  Lars Borgen ,  Oeyvind Teigen ,  Nicolas Goujon

IPC: G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: An apparatus includes particle motion sensors and a streamer that contains the particle motion sensors. The streamer is towed in connection with a seismic survey, and the towing of the streamer produces a turbulent flow. The streamer includes an inner cable and a fluid containing layer. The inner cable includes a material to circumscribe and extend along a longitudinal axis of the streamer and circumscribe at least one of the particle motion sensors. The fluid containing layer surrounds the inner cable to reduce noise that is otherwise sensed by the particle motion sensors due to the turbulent flow.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括粒子运动传感器和包含粒子运动传感器的拖缆。 流光拖缆与地震勘测有关，拖缆的牵引产生湍流。 拖缆包括内部电缆和流体容纳层。 内部电缆包括沿着拖缆的纵向轴线包围和延伸的材料并且包围至少一个颗粒运动传感器。 流体容纳层围绕内部电缆以减少由于湍流而由颗粒运动传感器感测到的噪声。