公开(公告)号：US08611180B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US13109794

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Arne Berg ,  Torbjørn Heglum ,  Roar Furuhaug ,  Tormod Bliksås

Inventor： Arne Berg ,  Torbjørn Heglum ,  Roar Furuhaug ,  Tormod Bliksås

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/16 ,  G02B6/44

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.

Abstract translation: 公开了在海底地震（OBS）电缆阵列内的传感器站处的电缆终端和传感器集成的方法和装置。 传感器站包括用于各种传感器部件的壳体。 此外，传感器站可以容纳任何数据传输构件的多余长度，这些数据传输构件可以在传感器站处不被切割，同时能够使一个或多个切割数据传输构件与传感器部件连接。 传感器站进一步管理电缆阵列的任何强度元件。

公开(公告)号：US20130309017A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13474935

申请日：2012-05-18

Applicant: Andre STENZEL ,  Youlin HU ,  Troy L. MCKEY, III

Inventor： Andre STENZEL ,  Youlin HU ,  Troy L. MCKEY, III

IPC: F16L1/24 ,  B23P17/04

CPC classification number: B63B21/66 ,  B63B22/22 ,  B63C7/10 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3843 ,  G01V3/17 ,  G01V2001/207 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Retriever systems for marine geophysical survey sensor streamers. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including attaching a retriever system to a sensor streamer by: wrapping a lifting bag assembly at least partially around the sensor streamer, the lifting bag assembly comprising a deflated lifting bag, a gas cylinder, and a depth trigger mechanism; and covering the lifting bag assembly with an outer cover.

Abstract translation: 用于海洋地球物理测量传感器拖缆的猎物系统。 示例性实施例中的至少一些是包括通过以下方式将猎犬系统附接到传感器拖缆的方法：至少部分围绕传感器拖缆包裹提升袋组件，提升袋组件包括放气提升袋，气瓶和深度 触发机制 并用外盖覆盖提升袋组件。

公开(公告)号：US20130308421A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13952205

申请日：2013-07-26

Applicant: FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED

Inventor： James N. THOMPSON ,  Etienne MARC

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/202 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3852

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a seismic cable is described. In one embodiment, a method for performing a seismic survey in a water column is described. The method comprises providing a length of flexible cable from a cable storage device disposed on a vessel to a cable handling device adjacent the cable storage device. The flexible cable comprises a specific gravity that is greater than a specific gravity of water in the water column. The method further comprises routing the flexible cable to pass adjacent a workstation disposed on the vessel, deploying a free end of the flexible cable into the water column, attaching at least one of a plurality of seismic sensor units to the cable as the cable passes the workstation, and controlling the motion of the vessel and the rotational speed of the cable handling device to allow the flexible cable to rest on the bottom of the water column.

公开(公告)号：US20130286774A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13926027

申请日：2013-06-25

Applicant: Teledyne Instruments, Inc.

Inventor： Robert A. P. Fernihough ,  William G. Kikendall ,  Phillip R. Goines ,  Stephen M. Gribble ,  Philip M. Manrique

IPC: G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: The present invention relates to streamer cables. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for preparing a streamer cable. The method may comprise retrofitting the streamer cable with a solid void-filler material, where the streamer cable was configured as a liquid-filled streamer cable. The retrofitting may comprise introducing a void-filler material into the streamer cable when the void-filler material is in a liquid state and curing or otherwise solidifying the void-filler material to a solid state. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a streamer cable comprising an outer skin and-at least one sensor positioned within the outer skin. The streamer cable may also comprise a solid void-filler material positioned between the outer skin and the at least one sensor, wherein the solid void-filler material is coupled to the at least one sensor.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及拖缆电缆。 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种制造拖缆的方法。 该方法可以包括用固体空隙填充材料改装流光缆，其中流光缆被配置为充满液体的流光缆。 当空隙填充材料处于液态并固化或以其它方式将空隙填料材料固化成固态时，改造可包括将空隙填料材料引入流光缆。 在另一个实施例中，本发明涉及一种流光缆，其包括位于外皮内的外皮和至少一个传感器。 拖缆电缆还可以包括定位在外皮和至少一个传感器之间的固体空隙填充材料，其中固体空隙填充材料连接到至少一个传感器。

公开(公告)号：US08547787B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US12611511

申请日：2009-11-03

Applicant: Ahmet Kemal Ozdemir ,  Oeyvind Teigen ,  Lars Borgen

Inventor： Ahmet Kemal Ozdemir ,  Oeyvind Teigen ,  Lars Borgen

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3843 ,  G01V2210/144 ,  G01V2210/32

Abstract: A technique includes distributing particle motion sensors along the length of a seismic streamer. Each particle motion sensor is eccentrically disposed at an associated angle about an axis of the seismic streamer with respect to a reference line that is common to the associated angles. The sensors are mounted to suppress torque noise in measurements that are acquired by the particle motion sensors. This mounting includes substantially varying the associated angles.

Abstract translation: 一种技术包括沿地震拖缆的长度分布粒子运动传感器。 每个粒子运动传感器相对于相关角度共同的参考线偏心地围绕地震拖缆的轴线以相关角度设置。 安装传感器以抑制由粒子运动传感器获取的测量中的扭矩噪声。 该安装包括基本上改变相关的角度。

公开(公告)号：US20130170322A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13514948

申请日：2010-11-15

Applicant: Robert Seth Hartshorne ,  Gary John Tustin ,  Joseph Hannah ,  David Neser

Inventor： Robert Seth Hartshorne ,  Gary John Tustin ,  Joseph Hannah ,  David Neser

IPC: C08G18/83 ,  G01V1/20 ,  B29C47/00

CPC classification number: C08G18/83 ,  B29C48/022 ,  B29C48/09 ,  B63B59/04 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: An anti-biofouling casing for a seismic streamer is described, the anti-biofouling casing comprising a polymer system comprising a hydrophobically-modified base polymer, the hydrophobically-modified base polymer comprising a base polymer having a backbone and a hydrophobically derivatized chain extender coupled to said backbone of said base polymer, wherein the the hydrophobically derivatized chain extender comprises a hydrophobic moiety. The anti-fouling casing comprises a hydrophobic surface the serves to prevent biofouling of the surface.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于地震拖缆的防生物污垢外壳，抗生物结垢外壳包括聚合物体系，其包含疏水改性的基础聚合物，疏水改性的基础聚合物包含具有骨架的基础聚合物和疏水衍生的扩链剂， 所述基础聚合物的主链，其中所述疏水性衍生的扩链剂包含疏水部分。 防污套管包括疏水表面，其用于防止表面生物结垢。

公开(公告)号：US20130142013A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13514935

申请日：2010-11-15

Applicant: Robert Seth Hartshorne ,  Gary John Tustin ,  Joseph Hannah

Inventor： Robert Seth Hartshorne ,  Gary John Tustin ,  Joseph Hannah

IPC: G01V1/20

CPC classification number: C08G18/83 ,  B29C48/022 ,  B29C48/09 ,  B63B59/04 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: An anti-biofouling casing for a seismic streamer is provided, the casing comprising an outer-skin, the outer skin comprising a mix of a base material and a molecular additive, wherein the molecular additive is localized throughout the base material and the molecular additive is configured to impart a high contact angle and/or a low surface energy to an outer surface of the anti-biofouling casing to prevent adhesion of living organism thereto. The outer-skin may comprise a casing/skin for a seismic streamer such that the streamer skin comprises a base material with a hydrophobic molecular additive distributed throughout the streamer skin.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于地震拖缆的防生物污垢外壳，所述外壳包括外皮，所述外皮包含基材和分子添加剂的混合物，其中所述分子添加剂定位在整个基材上，分子添加剂是 被配置为向抗生物结垢外壳的外表面赋予高接触角和/或低表面能，以防止生物附着于其上。 外皮可以包括用于地震拖缆的壳体/皮肤，使得流光皮肤包括分布在整个流光皮肤上的疏水分子添加剂的基底材料。

公开(公告)号：US20130051176A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13519838

申请日：2010-12-24

Applicant: Gary John Tustin ,  Steven Antony Gahlings ,  Robert Hughes Jones

Inventor： Gary John Tustin ,  Steven Antony Gahlings ,  Robert Hughes Jones

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/24

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosed invention include a method for acquiring marine seismic data using solid streamers in a curved pattern. Streamers can be towed in a curved pattern within a body of water. While being towed in the curved patter the source may be fired and response data can be collected by the streamers as they are towed through the water in the curved/circular pattern. These streamers can be solid streamers and can be filled with a gel like substance. Moreover, the streamers can be placed at various known depths within the body of water.

Abstract translation: 所公开的发明的一些实施例包括使用弯曲图案中的固体拖缆获取海洋地震数据的方法。 流光线可以在水体内以弧形的方式被拖曳。 当被拖曳在弯曲图案中时，源可以被点燃，并且响应数据可以由拖缆收集，因为它们以弯曲/圆形图案被拖过水。 这些拖缆可以是固体拖缆，并可以填充凝胶状物质。 此外，拖缆可以放置在水体内的各种已知深度处。

公开(公告)号：US20130029548A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13193806

申请日：2011-07-29

Applicant: Andre Stenzel ,  Youlin Hu

Inventor： Andre Stenzel ,  Youlin Hu

IPC: B63B21/66 ,  B63B43/08 ,  F16L1/14

CPC classification number: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3843 ,  G01V2001/207

Abstract: Depth triggers for marine geophysical survey cable retriever systems. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including causing a submerged geophysical survey cable to surface. The cause may include: moving a piston within a cylinder of a housing coupled to the geophysical survey cable, the moving of the piston responsive to pressure exerted on a face of the piston as the geophysical survey cable reaches or exceeds a predetermined depth, wherein the movement of the piston overcomes a force created by interaction between two materials, the force latches the piston in place at depths above the predetermined depth; and responsive to the piston overcoming the force that latches the piston deploying a mechanism that makes the geophysical survey cable more positively buoyant, the deploying responsive to movement of the piston.

Abstract translation: 海洋地球物理测量电缆回收系统的深度触发。 示例性实施例中的至少一些是包括使淹没的地球物理测量电缆进行表面的方法。 原因可能包括：移动与联接到地球物理勘测电缆的壳体的气缸内的活塞，响应于地球物理测量电缆达到或超过预定深度时施加在活塞表面上的压力，活塞的移动，其中 活塞的运动克服了由两种材料之间的相互作用产生的力，该力将活塞锁定在高于预定深度的深度处; 并且响应于活塞克服锁定活塞的力部署一种使地球物理测量缆索更积极浮力的机构，该部件响应于活塞的运动而部署。

公开(公告)号：US08348543B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US12409301

申请日：2009-03-23

Applicant: André W. Olivier

Inventor： André W. Olivier

IPC: F16D1/08

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  B63B21/663 ,  Y10T403/18 ,  Y10T403/7015 ,  Y10T403/76

Abstract: A connection system for connecting external devices to specified locations on a marine seismic streamer. Inner collars having raised bosses are clamped to the cable at specified locations along its length. Each inner collar forms a circular race encircling the cable. An external device is attached to a pair of cuffs in the form of C-shaped cylindrical rings each with a circular inner surface. A gap in the ring interrupts the inner surface. The width of the gap is greater than the diameter of the bosses so that the cuffs may be slid onto the collars when the gaps are aligned with the bosses. The bosses are circumferentially offset when the cable is in its normal operating state to lock the cuff and the external device to the collars. The cuffs and the external device can be installed on or removed from the cable by twisting the cable to align the bosses and sliding the cuffs onto or off of the collars. When installed, the cuffs ride on the races to allow the cable to rotate inside the cuffs.

Abstract translation: 用于将外部设备连接到海洋地震拖缆上的指定位置的连接系统。 具有凸起的凸起的内圈在其长度上的特定位置被夹紧到电缆。 每个内圈形成围绕电缆的圆形赛道。 外部装置连接到一对具有圆形内表面的C形圆柱形环的形式的袖口。 环中的间隙中断了内表面。 间隙的宽度大于凸起的直径，使得当间隙与凸起对准时，可以将袖带滑动到套环上。 当电缆处于其正常操作状态时，凸台周向地偏移，以将袖带和外部设备锁定到套环上。 袖口和外部装置可以通过扭绞电缆来安装在电缆上或从电缆中移除，以对齐凸起并将袖口滑动到套环上或从套环上滑出。 当安装时，袖口骑在赛道上，以允许电缆在袖口内旋转。