Rigid-stem lead-in method and system
    561.
    发明授权
    Rigid-stem lead-in method and system 有权
    刚性杆引入方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09244184B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-26

    申请号:US13729248

    申请日:2012-12-28

    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for using a rigid-stem lead-in assembly comprising a plurality of interconnected rigid stems in a marine geophysical survey. An embodiment discloses a method of towing a survey device from a survey vessel, comprising: coupling the survey device to the survey vessel with a lead-in comprising a rigid-stem lead-in assembly, the rigid-stem lead-in assembly comprising a plurality of rigid stems that are interconnected and each comprise a stem both defining one or more interior chambers; and towing the survey device through a body of water. Also disclosed are marine geophysical survey methods and marine survey systems.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于在海洋地球物理勘测中使用包括多个互连的刚性杆的刚性杆引入组件的方法和系统。 一个实施例公开了一种从测量容器牵引测量装置的方法,包括:使用包括刚性杆引入组件的引入装置将测量装置耦合到测量容器,刚性杆引入组件包括 多个刚性杆,其互连并且每个都包括限定一个或多个内室的杆; 并通过一系列的水拖动测量装置。 还披露了海洋地球物理测量方法和海洋勘测系统。

    OPTICAL FIBER SEISMIC SENSING CABLE
    562.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL FIBER SEISMIC SENSING CABLE 审中-公开
    光纤地震传感电缆

    公开(公告)号:US20160004025A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-07

    申请号:US14766841

    申请日:2013-02-11

    Applicant: OFS FITEL, LLC

    Abstract: Described is an improved optical fiber cable specially adapted for seismic sensing. Compared with standard optical fiber cable, this improved optical fiber cable is reduced in size, lighter, and more flexible. These characteristics make the optical fiber cable more robust for reusable applications. Due to modifications in the design of the optical fibers, the size and weight of the seismic sensing cable may be substantially reduced. That allows longer lengths of seismic sensing cable, and more seismic sensor boxes, to be reeled on a given sized reel, and makes deployment of the seismic sensing cable faster, easier, and less expensive. A preferred cable design for reaching these objectives comprises multiple optical fibers, of a design just described, encased in a dual-layer optical fiber buffer encasement of acrylate resin.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种特别适用于地震检测的改进型光缆。 与标准光缆相比,这种改进的光纤电缆尺寸更小,更轻,更灵活。 这些特性使得光纤电缆在可重复使用的应用中更加坚固。 由于光纤设计的改进,地震传感电缆的尺寸和重量可以大大降低。 这允许更长的地震传感电缆和更多的地震传感器盒被卷绕在给定尺寸的卷轴上,并且使得地震传感电缆的部署更快,更容易和更便宜。 用于达到这些目的的优选的电缆设计包括刚刚描述的设计的多根光纤,被封装在丙烯酸酯树脂的双层光纤缓冲器外壳中。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF A BUOYANT TAIL SECTION OF A GEOPHYSICAL STREAMER
    563.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF A BUOYANT TAIL SECTION OF A GEOPHYSICAL STREAMER 有权
    一种地球物理流体的ANT尾段的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150362612A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-17

    申请号:US14478042

    申请日:2014-09-05

    Abstract: Buoyant tail section of a geophysical streamer. At least some of the example embodiments are methods of performing a geophysical survey in a marine environment, the method including: towing an active section of a geophysical streamer in the marine environment, the active section having a buoyancy; towing a tail section, the tail section coupled to a distal end of the active section, the towing of the tail section by way of the active section, and at least a portion of the tail section having a buoyancy that is both positively buoyant and greater than buoyancy of the active section; towing a tail buoy in the marine environment, the tail buoy coupled to a distal end of the tail section, and the towing of the tail buoy by way of the tail section; and gathering geophysical survey data by way of the active section.

    Abstract translation: 地球物理拖缆的浮力尾部。 示例性实施例中的至少一些是在海洋环境中执行地球物理勘测的方法,所述方法包括:在海洋环境中牵引地球物理拖缆的活动段,所述主动段具有浮力; 牵引尾部,所述尾部联接到所述有效部分的远端,所述尾部部分通过所述有效部分牵引,并且所述尾部部分的至少一部分具有浮力,所述浮力是正向浮力和较大的 比活动段的浮力; 在海洋环境中牵引尾巴,尾翼与尾段的远端相连,尾巴尾部拖尾; 并通过活动部分收集地球物理调查数据。

    Flexible Printed Circuits in Marine Geophysical Streamers
    564.
    发明申请
    Flexible Printed Circuits in Marine Geophysical Streamers 有权
    海洋地球物理流域中的柔性印刷电路

    公开(公告)号:US20150362607A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-17

    申请号:US14504924

    申请日:2014-10-02

    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。

    Combination motion and acoustic piezoelectric sensor apparatus and method of use therefor
    565.
    发明授权
    Combination motion and acoustic piezoelectric sensor apparatus and method of use therefor 有权
    组合运动和声压电传感器装置及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US09207341B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-08

    申请号:US13295402

    申请日:2011-11-14

    CPC classification number: G01V1/201 B06B1/0688 G01V1/38 Y10T29/42

    Abstract: Sensors used in mapping strata beneath a marine body are described, such as used in a flexible towed array. A first sensor is a motion sensor including a conductive liquid in a chamber between a rigid tube and a piezoelectric motion film circumferentially wrapped about the tube. A second sensor is a traditional acoustic sensor or a novel acoustic sensor using a piezoelectric sensor mounted with a thin film separation layer of flexible microspheres on a rigid substrate. Additional non-acoustic sensors are optionally mounted on the rigid substrate for generation of output used to reduce noise observed by the acoustic sensors. Combinations of acoustic, non-acoustic, and motion sensors co-located in rigid streamer housing sections are provided.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于在船体下方映射地层的传感器,例如用于柔性牵引阵列中的传感器。 第一传感器是运动传感器,其包括在刚性管和围绕管周向缠绕的压电运动膜之间的腔室中的导电液体。 第二传感器是传统的声学传感器或使用在刚性衬底上安装有柔性微球的薄膜分离层的压电传感器的新型声学传感器。 附加的非声学传感器可选地安装在刚性基板上,用于产生用于降低由声学传感器观察到的噪声的输出。 提供了共位于刚性拖缆外壳部分中的声学,非声学和运动传感器的组合。

    Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods
    566.
    发明授权
    Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods 有权
    压力激活线性锁定机构及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US09188687B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-17

    申请号:US14243940

    申请日:2014-04-03

    Abstract: Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including: a first and second cover defining an inner and outer surface, a length, and a locking portion, respectively; a first and second hollow defined in the locking portion of the first and second cover member, respectively, the hollows extending along the length of the first and second cover members, respectively; a locking member defining first and second appendages extending along a first and second side, respectively, each appendage defines a cross-section and an internal volume; said first and second appendages disposed within the first and second hollows, respectively, and when the releasable cover is exposed to atmospheric pressure, the first and second appendages in an inflated condition; and the first and second appendages are configured to transition to a deflated condition in response to a predetermined pressure greater than the initial pressure.

    Abstract translation: 压力激活线性锁定机构及相关方法。 至少一些说明性实施例是系统,其包括:分别限定内表面和外表面,长度和锁定部分的第一和第二盖; 分别限定在第一和第二盖构件的锁定部分中的第一和第二空腔,所述凹部分别沿着第一和第二盖构件的长度延伸; 分别限定沿着第一和第二侧延伸的第一和第二附件的锁定构件,每个附件限定了横截面和内部体积; 所述第一和第二附件分别设置在第一和第二凹部内,并且当可释放盖暴露于大气压力时,第一和第二附件处于膨胀状态; 并且第一和第二附件被配置成响应于大于初始压力的预定压力而转变到放气状态。

    Method for Monitoring an Electrical Power Supply Line Comprised in a Seismic Cable, Corresponding System, Computer Program Product and Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Carrier Medium
    567.
    发明申请
    Method for Monitoring an Electrical Power Supply Line Comprised in a Seismic Cable, Corresponding System, Computer Program Product and Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Carrier Medium 有权
    用于监测包括在地震电缆,对应系统,计算机程序产品和非瞬时计算机可读载体介质中的电力供应线的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150241497A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-27

    申请号:US14629035

    申请日:2015-02-23

    Applicant: Sercel

    Inventor: Isabelle Sellin

    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.

    Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于监测包括在地震电缆中并沿着地震电缆延伸的电力供应线的方法。 地震电缆包括:沿着地震电缆布置的多个地震传感器,沿着地震电缆布置的多个控制器,以及沿着地震电缆延伸的光传输线,用于从控制器传送数据信号。 电源线至少提供一对主控制器和从属控制器。 给定的一对主从控制器的主控制器执行通过使用建立在主传输线和从属控制器之间的光传输线路的一部分上的光环路来监视主控和从控制器之间的电源线的一部分的步骤 从控制器,从主控制器开始并通过从控制器。

    UNDERWATER UTILITY LINE
    568.
    发明申请
    UNDERWATER UTILITY LINE 审中-公开
    水下实用线

    公开(公告)号:US20150204466A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-23

    申请号:US14600456

    申请日:2015-01-20

    Applicant: Mitchell Fait

    Inventor: Mitchell Fait

    Abstract: An underwater utility line, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. The underwater utility line can include an adjustably buoyant tube. The underwater utility line can also include a transmission line to transfer energy disposed in an interior of the adjustably buoyant tube. The underwater utility line can further include a gas source and a controller to control the gas provided by the gas source to alter the buoyancy of the adjustably buoyant tube.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种水下公用事业线,以及相关的系统和方法。 水下应急管线可包括可调节的浮力管。 水下公用事业线还可以包括传输线,以传递设置在可调节浮力管的内部的能量。 水下公用事业线还可包括气体源和控制器,以控制由气源提供的气体,以改变可调节浮力管的浮力。

    PRESSURE ACTIVATED LINEAR LOCKING MECHANISMS AND RELATED METHODS
    569.
    发明申请
    PRESSURE ACTIVATED LINEAR LOCKING MECHANISMS AND RELATED METHODS 有权
    压力激活线性锁定机理及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150133012A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-14

    申请号:US14243940

    申请日:2014-04-03

    Abstract: Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including: a first and second cover defining an inner and outer surface, a length, and a locking portion, respectively; a first and second hollow defined in the locking portion of the first and second cover member, respectively, the hollows extending along the length of the first and second cover members, respectively; a locking member defining first and second appendages extending along a first and second side, respectively, each appendage defines a cross-section and an internal volume; said first and second appendages disposed within the first and second hollows, respectively, and when the releasable cover is exposed to atmospheric pressure, the first and second appendages in an inflated condition; and the first and second appendages are configured to transition to a deflated condition in response to a predetermined pressure greater than the initial pressure.

    Abstract translation: 压力激活线性锁定机构及相关方法。 至少一些说明性实施例是系统,其包括:分别限定内表面和外表面,长度和锁定部分的第一和第二盖; 分别限定在第一和第二盖构件的锁定部分中的第一和第二空腔,所述凹部分别沿着第一和第二盖构件的长度延伸; 分别限定沿着第一和第二侧延伸的第一和第二附件的锁定构件,每个附件限定了横截面和内部体积; 所述第一和第二附件分别设置在第一和第二凹部内,并且当可释放盖暴露于大气压力时,第一和第二附件处于膨胀状态; 并且第一和第二附件被配置成响应于大于初始压力的预定压力而转变到放气状态。

    Anti-barnacle net and method
    570.
    发明授权
    Anti-barnacle net and method 有权
    反藤网和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09016227B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-28

    申请号:US13421988

    申请日:2012-03-16

    Inventor: Hélène Tonchia

    CPC classification number: G01V1/201 B63B59/045 G01V1/3843

    Abstract: Method and an array of streamers that prevent/slow down marine animals to attach to the streamers. The array includes at least one streamer including plural sections; and a net provided over at least one section of the at least one streamer.

    Abstract translation: 方法和一系列拖缆,防止/减缓海洋动物附着在拖缆上。 阵列包括至少一个包括多个部分的拖缆; 以及提供在所述至少一个拖缆的至少一个部分上的网。

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