公开(公告)号：US20060227656A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11313275

申请日：2005-12-20

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

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

IPC: 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：US07120087B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US10502342

申请日：2003-01-24

Applicant: Paul Lee ,  Robert Dowle

Inventor： Paul Lee ,  Robert Dowle

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: An electronic-carrying module (640), for example for use with a seismic data acquisition cable (400), is disclosed. The preferred electronic-carrying module (640) includes, first, an electronics carrier (106) having access means (107) for providing an easy-to-reach access to wrap-around circuitry fitted inside a curved space (104a) within the electronics carrier (106). Second, a pair of rigid end-fittings (102) spaced apart axially by the electronics carrier (106) for connecting to a section of the seismic data acquisition cable (400). And third, an axial hole (100) formed in the electronics carrier (106) and the rigid end-fittings (102) defining the curved space (104a) between the axial hole (100), the access means (107) and the rigid end-fittings (102).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种例如与地震数据采集电缆（400）一起使用的电子承载模块（640）。 优选的电子承载模块（640）首先包括具有存取装置（107）的电子载体（106），用于提供易于接近的环绕电路，该环绕电路装配在内部的弯曲空间（104a）内， 电子载体（106）。 第二，一对由电子载体（106）轴向隔开的刚性端部接头（102），用于连接到地震数据采集电缆（400）的一部分。 第三，形成在电子载体（106）中的轴向孔（100）和刚性端部配件（102），其在轴向孔（100），通道装置（107）和 刚性端接件（102）。

公开(公告)号：US07113448B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US11253996

申请日：2005-10-19

Applicant: Gary Lee Scott

Inventor： Gary Lee Scott

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: H01R13/523 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A seismic sensor cable is disclosed. The cable includes an outer jacket disposed on an exterior of the cable. The outer jacket excludes fluid from entering an interior of the cable. A reinforcing layer disposed within the outer jacket, which includes at least one electrical conductor disposed therein. An inner jacket is disposed within the reinforcing layer, and at least one electrical conductor disposed within an interior of the inner jacket. Some embodiments include at least one seismic sensor electrically coupled to the at least one electrical conductor disposed in the reinforcing layer In some embodiments a housing is disposed over the electrical coupling of the sensor to the conductor. The housing is molded from a polyurethane composition adapted to form a substantially interface-free bond with the cable jacket when the polyurethane cures.

公开(公告)号：US20060120675A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US10528126

申请日：2003-10-03

Applicant: Eric Goldner ,  William Briggs

Inventor： Eric Goldner ,  William Briggs

IPC: G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G01V1/208 ,  G01H9/004 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/52 ,  G02B6/4429

Abstract: An array of fiber optic hydrophones or geophones is formed by winding of optical fiber around a continuous, yet flexible cylindrical core. The cylindrical core contains an elastomer filled with a specified percentage of voided plastic microspheres. The elastomer provides the necessary radial support of the optical fiber, and with the included voided microspheres, provides sufficient radial compliance under acoustic pressure for proper operation of the hydrophone. The cylindrical core can be made in very long sections allowing a plurality of fiber optic hydrophones to be wound onto it using a single optical fiber, with individual hydrophone elements separated by integral reflectors such as Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBSs). The center of the core may include a strength member and a central hollow tube for the passing of additional optical fibers. The aforementioned hydrophone array is then packaged within a protective outer coating or coatings as required for the specified application.

Abstract translation: 光纤水听器或地震检波器的阵列是通过将光纤缠绕在连续而又柔性的圆柱形芯上形成的。 圆柱形芯包含填充有特定百分比的空隙塑料微球的弹性体。 弹性体提供了光纤的必要的径向支撑，并且随着所包括的空隙微球在声压下提供足够的径向顺应性以适当地操作水听器。 圆柱形芯可以制成非常长的部分，允许使用单个光纤缠绕多个光纤水听器，其中单个水听器元件由诸如光纤布拉格光栅（FBS）的整体反射器隔开。 芯的中心可以包括用于使附加光纤通过的强度构件和中心中空管。 然后将上述水听器阵列包装在根据特定应用所需的保护性外涂层或涂层内。

公开(公告)号：US06982383B1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10631221

申请日：2003-07-30

Applicant: Charles D. Spellman ,  Edward H. Dzwilewski ,  Thomas S. Ramotowski

Inventor： Charles D. Spellman ,  Edward H. Dzwilewski ,  Thomas S. Ramotowski

IPC: H02G15/02

CPC classification number: H01Q1/34 ,  G01V1/201 ,  H02G15/14

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable section assembly for marine applications having a core structure, such as a buoyant cable antenna interim manufacturing step subassembly, and a protective casing formed from a heat shrinkable tubing which together with the interim subassembly forms a complete assembly. For buoyant cable assembly applications the interim subassembly is at least partially formed of polyurethane material having glass microballoons distributed therein, with such material in any event occupying an outer layer portion of the subassembly. The cable section assembly of the present invention is formed by providing a length of heat shrinkable flexible tubing, inflating or expanding the heat shrinkable tubing to its approximate full diameter, inserting the core structure into the length of tubing, and shrinking the tubing around the core structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有核心结构的船用应用的缆索部分组件，例如浮力的电缆天线中间制造步骤子组件，以及由热收缩管形成的保护壳体，其与临时子组件一起形成完整的组件。 对于浮力电缆组件应用，临时子组件至少部分地由聚氨酯材料形成，其中分布有玻璃微球，其中这些材料在任何情况下占据了子组件的外层部分。 本发明的电缆部分组件通过提供一定长度的可热收缩的软管形成，将热收缩管膨胀或膨胀至其近似全直径，将芯结构插入管的长度中，并使管周围的芯收缩 结构体。

公开(公告)号：US06901029B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US10471541

申请日：2002-03-29

Applicant: Louis Raillon ,  Jean-Jacques Fyot ,  Régis Quer ,  Christine Debaillon-Vesque

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

IPC: G01V1/04 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G10K9/12

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：US06839302B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-04

申请号：US10275037

申请日：2001-05-01

Applicant: Peter Austad ,  Rolf Rustad

Inventor： Peter Austad ,  Rolf Rustad

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3835 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: An acoustic emitter for coupling in series in a marine seismic streamer is provided with an annular housing and an annular piezoelectric emitting element positioned coaxially within the housing. This form of construction permits the electrical or electro-optical transmission line which normally runs along the axis of the streamer to pass through the center of the emitting element, while also permitting the emitter to be spooled with the streamer.

公开(公告)号：US06775203B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US10198534

申请日：2002-07-18

Applicant: Bjarte Fagerås ,  Magne Oldervoll

Inventor： Bjarte Fagerås ,  Magne Oldervoll

IPC: G01V140

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3808

Abstract: A preferred seismic survey system includes a cable having a sensor unit. The sensor unit includes sensors for detecting acoustical energy (e.g., shear and/or pressure waves) and is disposed in a decoupling device that substantially acoustically uncouples the sensor unit from the cable. One preferred decoupling device includes relatively flexible tension members that isolate the sensor unit from acoustical-energy related movement of the cable. A fastening member, which is optionally formed of vibration absorbing material, affixes the sensor unit to the flexible member. Optionally, a spacer adjusts the resonant frequency of the tension member and a resilient tube encloses the decoupling device. One preferred seismic survey method includes connecting the sensor unit to a cable with a decoupling device that substantially acoustically uncouples the sensor unit from the cable; and positioning a sensor unit on a seabed such that the sensor unit is acoustically coupled to the seabed.

Abstract translation: 优选的地震测量系统包括具有传感器单元的电缆。 传感器单元包括用于检测声能（例如剪切和/或压力波）的传感器，并且设置在去耦装置中，该解耦装置使传感器单元基本上与电缆分离。 一个优选的去耦装置包括相对柔性的张紧构件，其将传感器单元与电缆的与声能相关的运动隔离。 可选地由振动吸收材料形成的紧固构件将传感器单元固定到柔性构件。 可选地，间隔件调节张紧构件的共振频率，并且弹性管包围去耦装置。 一种优选的地震测量方法包括将传感器单元连接到具有基本上声学地将传感器单元与电缆分离的解耦装置的电缆; 并将传感器单元定位在海床上，使得传感器单元与海床声学耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20040125698A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-01

申请号：US10329897

申请日：2002-12-26

Inventor： Nicholas Claude George ,  Rolf Gunnar Molund

IPC: G01V001/38

CPC classification number: B63B21/663 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: In one aspect the invention comprises a system and a method for marine geophysical exploration, which includes a first cable connected to a vessel and a plurality of streamer cables connected to the first cable. The first cable includes all towing strength members and all electrical power and data transmission conductors for the connected streamer cables.

Abstract translation: 一方面，本发明包括一种用于海洋地球物理勘探的系统和方法，其包括连接到船舶的第一缆线和连接到第一缆线的多条拖缆。 第一根电缆包括所有牵引强度部件和连接的流光缆的所有电力和数据传输导体。

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。