公开(公告)号：US08344253B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US13161546

申请日：2011-06-16

Applicant: Anthony A. Ruffa

Inventor： Anthony A. Ruffa

IPC: H01B7/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A coaxial transducer that uses lead zirconate titanate ceramic or other suitable material as an isolator between the conductors in a coaxial cable to transmit acoustic power at useful levels. The lead zirconate titanate ceramic is diced into thin disks and placed in between spacers made of much stronger insulating material. The coaxial cable is then integrated into a conventional double-armored steel tow cable with a typical diameter of 1″. This provides substantial longitudinal strength and provides crushing resistance to the lead zirconate titanate ceramic when the cable is being deployed or retrieved over a sheave under tension.

Abstract translation: 一种同轴换能器，其使用锆钛酸铅陶瓷或其他合适的材料作为在同轴电缆中的导体之间的隔离器，以在有效水平上传输声功率。 锆钛酸铅陶瓷被切成薄盘并放置在由更坚固的绝缘材料制成的间隔物之间​​。 然后将同轴电缆集成到典型直径为1“的常规双铠装钢丝绳电缆中。 这提供了相当大的纵向强度，并且当电缆在张力下被布置或在绳轮上被取出时，对锆钛酸铅陶瓷进行抗破碎性能。

公开(公告)号：US20120243370A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13490983

申请日：2012-06-07

Applicant: Jean-Jacques VIGNAUX

Inventor： Jean-Jacques VIGNAUX

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B05D1/26 ,  G01V1/16

CPC classification number: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: System and method for providing an anti-fouling function to a streamer to be towed under water for seismic survey data collection. The method includes mixing a thermoplastic material with a biocide material to form an external sheath material; and forming an external sheath over a main sheath of the streamer to provide the anti-fouling function. The external sheath is formed from the external sheath material such that the biocide material is distributed throughout the external sheath.

Abstract translation: 为拖缆提供防污功能的系统和方法，用于在水下拖曳用于地震勘测数据采集。 该方法包括将热塑性材料与杀生物剂材料混合以形成外部护套材料; 并在拖缆的主护套上形成外护套以提供防污功能。 外护套由外护套材料形成，使得杀生物剂材料分布在整个外护套上。

公开(公告)号：US20120160030A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13295380

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: Richard E. Pearce

Inventor： Richard E. Pearce

IPC: G01L9/08 ,  G01H11/08 ,  H04R17/00

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 in a towed array. A first acoustic sensor uses 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. A second 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. Combinations of acoustic, non-acoustic, and motion sensors co-located in rigid streamer housing sections are provided, which reduce noise associated with different sensor locations.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于在船体下面映射地层的传感器，例如在拖曳的阵列中。 第一声​​传感器使用在刚性基板上安装有柔性微球的薄膜分离层的压电传感器。 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。 第二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。 提供了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，其减少了与不同传感器位置相关联的噪声。

公开(公告)号：US20120081994A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US12896628

申请日：2010-10-01

Applicant: Vidar Anders Husom ,  Geir A. M. Drange ,  Svein Arne Frivik ,  Rune Voldsbekk ,  Roger Ellingsen ,  Olav Oeiberg ,  Jens Olav Paulsen

Inventor： Vidar Anders Husom ,  Geir A. M. Drange ,  Svein Arne Frivik ,  Rune Voldsbekk ,  Roger Ellingsen ,  Olav Oeiberg ,  Jens Olav Paulsen

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3826 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/202 ,  G01V2210/1423

Abstract: An apparatus includes a streamer cable section and a unit. The streamer cable section includes an associated group of seismic sensors. The unit connects to an end of the streamer cable section and includes a steering device, a controller, a network repeater and a router. The steering device is controllable to position the streamer section; the controller gathers seismic data provided by the associated group of seismic sensors and introduces the seismic data to a telemetry network of a streamer; the network repeater repeats a signal communicated along the telemetry network; and the router is disposed between the controller and the telemetry network.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括一个流光缆部分和一个单元。 拖缆电缆部分包括一组相关的地震传感器。 该单元连接到拖缆电缆部分的一端，并包括转向装置，控制器，网络中继器和路由器。 转向装置是可控制的，用于定位拖缆部分; 控制器收集由相关联的地震传感器组提供的地震数据，并将地震数据引入拖缆的遥测网络; 网络中继器重复沿着遥测网络传送的信号; 并且路由器被布置在控制器和遥测网络之间。

公开(公告)号：US08077542B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12349578

申请日：2009-01-07

Applicant: Espen Gulbransen ,  Vidar Anders Husom

Inventor： Espen Gulbransen ,  Vidar Anders Husom

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/22 ,  G01V11/00 ,  G01V2210/6163

Abstract: A system includes a subterranean survey data acquisition network and a processor. The network has first nodes that are distributed along a length of the network between a first end of the network and a second end of the network. Each of the first nodes is capable of being either in a state in which the first node is transparent to the network or in a state in which the first node is visible to the network. The processor is adapted to communicate with the closest visible first node relative to the first end, and the processor is adapted to, based on the communication, determine whether the closest visible first node is the closest first node of all of the first nodes relative to the first end.

Abstract translation: 系统包括地下勘测数据采集网络和处理器。 网络具有在网络的第一端和网络的第二端之间沿着网络的长度分布的第一节点。 第一节点中的每一个能够处于第一节点对于网络是透明的状态，或处于第一节点对网络可见的状态。 所述处理器适于相对于所述第一端与最接近的可见第一节点进行通信，并且所述处理器适于基于所述通信来确定所述最近的可见第一节点是否是所有所述第一节点相对于所述第一节点的最接近的第一节点 第一端

公开(公告)号：US07969817B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12578466

申请日：2009-10-13

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

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

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.

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：US20110103180A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12611667

申请日：2009-11-03

Applicant: Lars Borgen

Inventor： Lars Borgen

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B23P11/00

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

Abstract: An apparatus includes a streamer cable having one or more seismic devices disposed within a polymer body and about a core. The polymer body includes a channel defined therein for receiving one or more wires connecting the seismic devices. The wires include slack for withstanding the tensional forces experienced by the streamer cable during deployment and operation. Associated methods are also described.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括具有设置在聚合物主体内和围绕芯部的一个或多个地震装置的拖缆。 聚合物主体包括限定在其中的通道，用于接收连接地震装置的一根或多根线。 电线包括松弛，用于在部署和操作期间承受流光缆所经受的张力。 还描述了相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US07822515B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-26

申请号：US11881887

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Nicholas C. George ,  Ole-Fredrik Semb

Inventor： Nicholas C. George ,  Ole-Fredrik Semb

IPC: G01K11/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  H02G1/10

Abstract: An ocean bottom cable system includes a sensor cable configured to be extended from a vessel to the bottom of the body of water. The sensor cable includes a plurality of seismic sensor units at spaced apart locations. A lead in cable is coupled at a to at least one of the vessel and a buoy, and to an aft lead in cable segment. The segment includes a cable loop to compensate water-caused motion of the lead in cable substantially without moving the sensor units. A first swivel is disposed between a forward end of the sensor cable and an aft end of the aft lead in cable segment. The first swivel enables relative rotation between the sensor cable and the segment. At least a second swivel is disposed between the second end of the lead in cable and a forward end of the aft lead in segment.

Abstract translation: 海底电缆系统包括被配置为从容器延伸到水体底部的传感器电缆。 传感器电缆在间隔开的位置处包括多个地震传感器单元。 电缆中的引线在至少一个容器和浮标上耦合到电缆段中的尾部引线。 该段包括电缆回路，用于基本上不移动传感器单元来补偿电缆中导线的水引起的运动。 第一旋转体设置在传感器电缆的前端和电缆段中的后引线的后端之间。 第一个旋转装置使传感器电缆和分段之间能够相对旋转。 至少第二旋转件设置在电缆引线的第二端和段引导件的前端之间。

公开(公告)号：US20100239367A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：US12409301

申请日：2009-03-23

Applicant: Andre W. Olivier

Inventor： Andre W. Olivier

IPC: F16G11/00 ,  F16D3/00

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。

公开(公告)号：US20100170428A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：US12501589

申请日：2009-07-13

Applicant: Rune Toennessen

Inventor： Rune Toennessen

IPC: B63B21/58 ,  B63B21/56

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: A marine seismic system having a tow vessel; a first tow member connected to the tow vessel; a second tow member connected to the tow vessel; a first distance member having a first end connected to the first tow member and a second end connected to the second tow member; and a first attachment device connecting the first end to the first tow member, the first attachment member operational between an engaged position securing the first end of the distance member in a fixed position relative to the first tow member and a disengaged position permitting the first attachment device to move along a portion of the first tow member.

Abstract translation: 具有拖船的海洋地震系统; 连接到所述拖船的第一牵引构件; 连接到所述拖船的第二牵引构件; 第一距离构件，其具有连接到第一丝束构件的第一端和连接到第二丝束构件的第二端; 以及将所述第一端连接到所述第一丝束构件的第一附接装置，所述第一附接构件在将所述距离构件的所述第一端部相对于所述第一丝束构件固定在固定位置的接合位置和在允许所述第一附接部件的脱离位置之间操作的接合位置 装置沿第一丝束构件的一部分移动。