公开(公告)号：US20100165787A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12723899

申请日：2010-03-15

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

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

IPC: G01V1/38

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为固态时，改装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：US07733740B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US11731372

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Oyvind Hillesund ,  Stian Hegna

Inventor： Oyvind Hillesund ,  Stian Hegna

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A seismic streamer includes a jacket covering an exterior of the streamer. At least one strength member extends along the length of and disposed inside the jacket. At least one seismic sensor is mounted in a housing affixed to the at least one strength member. A void filling material fills the interstices inside the jacket. The housing is configured to isolate the at least one sensor from pressure variations in the void filling material, and the housing is configured to couple the at least one sensor to a body of water outside the streamer.

Abstract translation: 地震拖缆包括覆盖拖缆外部的护套。 至少一个强度构件沿着护套的长度延伸并设置在护套内。 至少一个地震传感器被安装在固定到所述至少一个强度构件的壳体中。 空隙填充材料填充护套内的空隙。 壳体被构造成将至少一个传感器与空隙填充材料中的压力变化隔离，并且壳体构造成将至少一个传感器耦合到拖缆外部的水体。

公开(公告)号：US20100054079A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12203791

申请日：2008-09-03

Applicant: James N. Thompson ,  Etienne Marc ,  Richard Campbell ,  Richard E. Nye

Inventor： James N. Thompson ,  Etienne Marc ,  Richard Campbell ,  Richard E. Nye

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  H01B3/30 ,  H01R9/03

CPC classification number: H01R13/523 ,  G01V1/201 ,  H01R13/533 ,  H01R13/622 ,  H01R39/643

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a seismic cable is described. The apparatus includes a plurality of cable segments comprising at least a first cable segment and a second cable segment coupled by a connector. The connector comprises a cylindrical body having a first diameter, a portion of the body having a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter and centrally positioned between opposing ends of the body, a first coupling section having a terminating end of the first cable segment anchored therein, and a second coupling section having a terminating end of the second cable segment anchored therein, at least a portion of the first and second coupling sections being rotatably coupled to respective ends of the body, wherein the connector isolates the first cable segment from the second cable segment. A method of deployment and retrieval of the seismic cable is also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于地震电缆的方法和装置。 该设备包括多个电缆段，其包括至少第一电缆段和由连接器联接的第二电缆段。 所述连接器包括具有第一直径的圆柱体，所述主体的一部分具有小于所述第一直径的第二直径并居中定位在所述主体的相对端之间，第一联接部分具有所述第一缆线段的终止端 锚固在其中，以及第二联接部分，其具有锚固在其中的第二缆线段的终止端，第一和第二联接部分的至少一部分可旋转地联接到主体的相应端部，其中连接器将第一缆线段与 第二条电缆段。 还描述了地震电缆的部署和检索方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090296527A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12130479

申请日：2008-05-30

Applicant: Joseph M. Cuschieri ,  Jason J. Orlando ,  Michael D. Wilt ,  Brian S. Tilton ,  Scott K. Wrieden ,  Alex D. Fiebel

Inventor： Joseph M. Cuschieri ,  Jason J. Orlando ,  Michael D. Wilt ,  Brian S. Tilton ,  Scott K. Wrieden ,  Alex D. Fiebel

IPC: H04B11/00 ,  G01V1/20

CPC classification number: H04B11/00 ,  G01S7/539 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: A system for measuring acoustic signature of a target object in water includes a plurality of rigid segments connected to each other to form a longitudinal member and a plurality of floats connected to the longitudinal member. Two buoys are connected at two ends of the longitudinal member and two weights are suspended from the buoys, thus making the longitudinal member neutrally buoyant when suspended in water. A plurality of hydrophones and an acoustic projector of a known source level are connected to the longitudinal member. The system further includes a data acquisition system for receiving signals from hydrophones and a signal processing means for processing signals received by data acquisition and determining acoustic signature of the target object. A depth/pressure sensor may be included. A pinger is located on the target object to measure range of target object to hydrophones. Range to target object is displayed in real time.

Abstract translation: 用于测量水中的目标物体的声学特征的系统包括彼此连接以形成纵向构件的多个刚性段和连接到纵向构件的多个浮体。 两个浮标连接在纵向构件的两端，两个重物悬浮在浮标上，从而使纵向构件悬浮在水中时中性浮力。 已知的源级的多个水听器和声学投影仪连接到纵向构件。 该系统还包括用于接收来自水听器的信号的数据采集系统和用于处理由数据获取接收的信号并确定目标对象的声学签名的信号处理装置。 可以包括深度/压力传感器。 目标对象上设有一个指尖，用于测量目标对象与水听器的距离。 目标对象的范围实时显示。

公开(公告)号：US07623411B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11753624

申请日：2007-05-25

Applicant: Eddie J. Faucheaux ,  André W. Olivier ,  Ronald K. Barry

Inventor： Eddie J. Faucheaux ,  André W. Olivier ,  Ronald K. Barry

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A connection system for connecting external devices to a streamer. The connection system comprises three outer collars maintained collinearly aligned by a stabilizing member, such as a lightweight, rigid tube, attached to each outer collar. The tube extends parallel to the bores of the outer collars. The forward and aft outer collars ride on races formed on the periphery of inner collars clamped around mounting structure in the interior of the streamer. An external device is attached to the forward collar and to the intermediate collar, which does not ride on an inner collar. The spacing between the forward and intermediate collars is fixed by the standard spacing of the two attachment points in standard external devices. The spacing between the forward and aft collars is set by the specified spacing of mounting structures in the interior of the streamer.

Abstract translation: 用于将外部设备连接到流光线的连接系统。 连接系统包括三个外套圈，其通过连接到每个外套环的稳定构件（例如轻质刚性管）保持共线对准。 管平行于外套环的孔延伸。 前后外圈骑在围绕着拖缆内部的安装结构的内圈周边形成的赛车上。 外部装置附接到前轴环和中间轴环，中间轴环不会在内轴环上。 正向和中间套环之间的间距由标准外部设备中两个连接点的标准间距固定。 前轴和后轴之间的间距由拖缆内部的安装结构的指定间距设定。

公开(公告)号：US20090065289A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US12288289

申请日：2008-10-17

Applicant: Stig Rune Lennart Tenghamn ,  Andre Stenzel

Inventor： Stig Rune Lennart Tenghamn ,  Andre Stenzel

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/189 ,  G01V1/184 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A marine seismic streamer includes a jacket substantially covering an exterior of the streamer. At least one strength member is disposed along the length of the jacket. A sensor mount is coupled to the strength member. At least one particle motion sensor is suspended within the sensor mount at a selected location along the jacket. The at least one particle motion sensor is suspended in the jacket by at least one biasing device. A mass of the particle motion sensor and a force rate of the biasing device are selected such that a resonant frequency of the particle motion sensor within the sensor jacket is within a predetermined range. The sensor mount is configured such that motion of the jacket, the sensor mount and the strength member is substantially isolated from the particle motion sensor.

Abstract translation: 海洋地震拖缆包括基本覆盖拖缆外部的护套。 沿着护套的长度设置至少一个强度构件。 传感器安装件联接到加强构件。 至少一个粒子运动传感器悬挂在传感器安装座内沿着护套的选定位置。 至少一个粒子运动传感器通过至少一个偏置装置悬挂在护套中。 选择粒子运动传感器的质量和偏置装置的力比，使得传感器套内的粒子运动传感器的共振频率在预定范围内。 传感器座被构造成使得护套，传感器座和强度构件的运动基本上与粒子运动传感器隔离。

公开(公告)号：US07466625B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11426058

申请日：2006-06-23

Applicant: Johan Olof Anders Robertsson ,  Oeyvind Teigen

Inventor： Johan Olof Anders Robertsson ,  Oeyvind Teigen

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/36 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V2210/32 ,  G01V2210/34 ,  G01V2210/56

Abstract: A method includes recording a first set of data using a first type of sensor; recording a second set of data using a second type of sensor, the first and second sets of data being contemporaneously acquired by co-located sensors; and removing noise from the first data set using the second data set. An apparatus includes a survey vessel towing an array of towed streamers including a plurality of paired, co-located sensors densely distributed along the streamers. A first one of each sensor pair is of a first type and a second one of each sensor pair is of a second type. A computing apparatus records a first set of data acquire by the first type of sensor and a second data set acquire by the second type of sensor. The computing apparatus then removes noise from the first data set using the second data set.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括使用第一类型的传感器记录第一组数据; 使用第二类型的传感器记录第二组数据，所述第一和第二组数据同时由同位传感器获取; 以及使用所述第二数据集从所述第一数据集中去除噪声。 一种装置包括一个拖曳拖曳拖缆阵列的测量船，包括沿拖缆密集分布的多个成对的共同定位的传感器。 每个传感器对中的第一个是第一类型，每个传感器对中的第二个是第二类型。 计算装置记录由第一类型的传感器获取的第一组数据和由第二类型的传感器采集的第二数据集。 计算设备然后使用第二数据集从第一数据集中去除噪声。

公开(公告)号：US07466624B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11550365

申请日：2006-10-17

Applicant: Frederick C. Sawin ,  Roy W. James ,  Karl J. Schuler ,  Gary J. Zernia

Inventor： Frederick C. Sawin ,  Roy W. James ,  Karl J. Schuler ,  Gary J. Zernia

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A method for wrapping continuous strands of steel wire about a seismic cable including interconnected sensor sections and conductor sections where a cross sectional diameter of the sensor section is at least four times that of the conductor section. Two layers of armoring are provided with a first layer wrapped in a first angular direction opposite that of the second layer. A stranding assembly is provided which has two selective positions, one for providing a die hole for stranding the conductor section, another for providing a passage hole for allowing the sensor section to pass after wrapping with armor wire.

Abstract translation: 一种围绕包括互连传感器部分和导体部分的地震电缆缠绕钢丝的方法，其中传感器部分的横截面直径至少是导体部分的横截面直径的四倍。 两层铠装设置有以与第二层相反的第一角度方向缠绕的第一层。 提供了一种绞合组件，其具有两个选择位置，一个用于提供用于绞合导体部分的模孔，另一个用于提供用于允许传感器部分在用铠装线包裹之后通过的通孔。

公开(公告)号：US07443763B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US11134003

申请日：2005-05-20

Applicant: Michael Swanson

Inventor： Michael Swanson

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for acquiring seismic data. In one exemplary embodiment, a method for acquiring seismic data is described in which recorder instruments are deployed to the seafloor and utilized for recording pressure wave and shear wave data. An acoustic array, displaced from the seafloor, is also provided for sending acoustic signals to the instruments on the seafloor. The orientation of the instruments on the seafloor is determined via acoustic communication between the acoustic array and the instruments. Related systems and methods for acquiring seismic data are also described.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及用于采集地震数据的系统和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中，描述了一种用于采集地震数据的方法，其中将记录仪器部署到海底并用于记录压力波和剪切波数据。 还提供从海底移位的声阵，用于将声信号发送到海底上的仪器。 海底仪器的方向是通过声阵与仪器之间的声学​​通信来确定的。 还描述了用于采集地震数据的相关系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US07440644B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US10506559

申请日：2003-03-03

Applicant: Jonathan James Westhall ,  David John Hill ,  William Malcolm Babb ,  Philip John Nash ,  Steven Robert Thomson

Inventor： Jonathan James Westhall ,  David John Hill ,  William Malcolm Babb ,  Philip John Nash ,  Steven Robert Thomson

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G01L1/24

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01H9/004

Abstract: An optical sensor assembly comprising a plurality of optical fibre sensor coils optically coupled by optical fibre; and an elongate support element, on which said plurality of optical fibre sensor coils and optically coupling optical fibre are mounted is disclosed. The support element has an elastic limit such that when said support element is bent from the elongate axis, the optical fibre fracture limit is reached before the elastic limit is reached. An array of these optical sensor assemblies, the mandrel on which the sensing coils are mounted and their method of manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种光学传感器组件，包括通过光纤光耦合的多个光纤传感器线圈; 并且公开了一种细长的支撑元件，其上安装有所述多个光纤传感器线圈和光学耦合光纤。 支撑元件具有弹性极限，使得当所述支撑元件从细长轴线弯曲时，在达到弹性极限之前达到光纤断裂极限。 还公开了这些光学传感器组件的阵列，其上安装有感测线圈的心轴及其制造方法。