公开(公告)号：US20030223822A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-04

申请号：US10308705

申请日：2002-12-02

Inventor： Magne Oldervoll ,  Bjarte Fageraas

IPC: F16L001/00 ,  F16L001/028

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3852

Abstract: A seismic ocean bottom cable array is provided for use in subsurface exploration. The array includes receiver stations for measuring seismic signals, and a cable including conductors for data transmission and an externally attached stress member. The array is assembled during deployment by attaching the data transmission cables and receiver stations to the stress member as it is lowered into the water.

公开(公告)号：US06614724B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US10008289

申请日：2001-11-08

Applicant: William H. Behrens ,  Jim Nash

Inventor： William H. Behrens ,  Jim Nash

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hydrophone streamer towable from a marine vessel on a body of water. The hydrophone streamer comprises a plurality of hydrophones electrically connected in parallel. Each hydrophone further comprises a normally-closed pressure activated switch connected in series with a hydrophone sensor. Each pressure switch is calibrated to open at a predetermined depth in the body of water thereby disabling the associated sensor without affecting operation of other hydrophones in the streamer.

公开(公告)号：US06591025B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09524918

申请日：2000-03-13

Applicant: Lee E. Siems ,  Han-Sun Choi ,  Greyson Knapp ,  Reinis Kanders ,  John L. Maida ,  Tom O'Brien

Inventor： Lee E. Siems ,  Han-Sun Choi ,  Greyson Knapp ,  Reinis Kanders ,  John L. Maida ,  Tom O'Brien

IPC: G02B600

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01H3/005 ,  G01H9/004

Abstract: A fiber optic acoustic sensor system including an optical conductor having low reflectivity mirrors is provided. Optical sensors are provided by sections of the optical conductor bounded by pairs of the low reflectivity mirrors. Pulses of light are injected into the optical conductor and reflected by the low reflectivity mirrors. The reflected pulses of light are processed using a compensating interferometer to generate interference patterns representative of the environmental conditions acting upon the optical conductor.

Abstract translation: 提供一种包括具有低反射镜的光导体的光纤声学传感器系统。 光传感器由光导体的由低反射镜对构成的部分提供。 光的脉冲被注入光导体并由低反射镜反射。 使用补偿干涉仪来处理光的反射脉冲，以产生表示作用在光导体上的环境条件的干涉图。

公开(公告)号：US06580661B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-17

申请号：US09469540

申请日：1999-12-22

Applicant: Richard Anton Marschall ,  Debra L Marschall ,  Graham E Holt

Inventor： Richard Anton Marschall ,  Debra L Marschall ,  Graham E Holt

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3808

Abstract: A hydrophone array including a cable, such as a towing cable, having attached thereto a plurality of housings. Each housing encloses two acoustic transducers that act as acoustic receivers and acoustic transmitters as requirements dictate during use of the array. The acoustic transducers can comprise piezoelectric transducers, including piezoelectric polymeric transducer materials. Each housing can be hydrodynamically smoothly shaped and have a first bend limiting means extending forwardly from a nose section thereof and a second bend limiting means extending rearwardly from a tail section thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种水听器阵列，其包括诸如牵引电缆的电缆，其连接有多个壳体。 每个壳体包围两个声学换能器，其作为在阵列使用期间所要求的声学接收器和声发射器。 声换能器可以包括压电换能器，包括压电聚合物换能器材料。 每个壳体可以是流体动力学平滑的形状，并且具有从其鼻部向前延伸的第一弯曲限制装置和从其尾部向后延伸的第二弯曲限制装置。

公开(公告)号：US20030039170A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：US10240271

申请日：2002-09-30

Inventor： Didier Soreau ,  Claude Lemoine ,  Jean-Philippe Goudeau ,  Philippe Kerdraon

IPC: G01V001/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3826 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: The invention relates to the nullbirdsnull which allow control of the navigation of a towed linear acoustic antenna. It consists in equipping such a bird with a pair of horizontal wings (117, 118) and a pair of vertical wings (119-120). These wings are kept horizontal and vertical by the pendular movement of the bird about the antenna (105) on which it is fixed. The action of the horizontal wings, which influence only immersion, and of the vertical wings, which influence only the lateral offset, are thus decoupled. The power consumption of the bird is reduced, thus allowing it to be powered by internal batteries (108) and allowing the bird to be mounted on existing antennas.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及允许控制拖曳线性声学天线导航的“鸟”。 它包括用这样的鸟类配备一对水平翼（117,118）和一对垂直翼（119-120）。 这些翅膀通过鸟类围绕其固定的天线（105）的摆动运动而保持水平和垂直。 因此，仅影响浸没的水平翼的作用和仅影响横向偏移的垂直翼的作用被解耦。 鸟的功耗降低，从而允许其由内部电池（108）供电，并允许鸟安装在现有天线上。

公开(公告)号：US06498768B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-24

申请号：US09508647

申请日：2000-05-30

Applicant: Einar Gjestrum ,  Martin Howlid ,  Gordon Lane McDaniel

Inventor： Einar Gjestrum ,  Martin Howlid ,  Gordon Lane McDaniel

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3808

Abstract: A marine seismic surveying method and apparatus are shown. The apparatus includes at least one lead-in which has two or more of the streamers connected to be towed thereby, and which comprises a load-bearing outer sheath to bear the towing forces, an electrical or electro-optical core via which control signals and electrical power are supplied to, and data signals are received from, the steamers being towed by the lead-in, and a connector device series connected in the lead-in, the connector device comprising a body member mechanically coupled between the respective portions of the load-bearing outer sheath of the lead-in on either side thereof, to transmit towing forces therebetween, and a towing attachment for mechanical connection to one of the two or more streamers.

Abstract translation: 显示了海洋地震勘测方法和装置。 该装置包括至少一个导入件，其具有连接到其中的两个或更多个拖缆，并且其包括承载牵引力的承载外护套，电或电 - 光芯，控制信号和 电源被供应到数据信号，并且数据信号从被导入件牵引的蒸汽器接收，并且连接器装置串联连接在引入部分中，该连接器装置包括主体部件，其机械地联接在 在其任一侧上的引入件的承载外护套，以在其间传递牵引力，以及用于与两个或更多个拖缆中的一个拖缆机械连接的牵引附件。

公开(公告)号：US20020136091A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US09923300

申请日：2001-08-06

Inventor： Richard E. Pearce ,  Jonathan W. Pearce

IPC: H04R001/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V2001/204 ,  G01V2001/207

Abstract: An acoustic sensor may include a base, a diaphragm, and a piezoelectric film. A cup may be disposed around the sensor. A filling material may be injected inside the cup and around the sensor. An end cap may be placed at an end of the cup to enclose the filling material within the cup. The cup may include longitudinal fibers disposed in an adhesive matrix. The acoustic sensor and the cup may be encapsulated in a molding material using a reaction injection molding (RIM) process to form a sensor section. Buoyant sections may be formed between sensor sections on a strain member. Buoyant sections may be formed by encapsulating a portion of the strain member in a buoyant molding material using a RIM process. be The strain member, the sensor sections, and the buoyant sections may be joined to form an array.

Abstract translation: 声学传感器可以包括基座，隔膜和压电膜。 传感器周围可以设置一个杯子。 填充材料可以注入杯内并围绕传感器。 端盖可以放置在杯的端部以将填充材料封闭在杯内。 杯子可以包括设置在粘合剂基质中的纵向纤维。 声学传感器和杯子可以使用反应注射成型（RIM）工艺封装在模制材料中以形成传感器部分。 浮力部分可以形成在应变构件上的传感器部分之间。 浮动部分可以通过使用RIM工艺将一部分应变件封装在浮力模制材料中来形成。 可以将应变构件，传感器部分和浮力部分接合以形成阵列。

公开(公告)号：US20020097637A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-25

申请号：US09922947

申请日：2001-08-06

Inventor： Richard E. Pearce ,  Jonathan W. Pearce

IPC: H04R001/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V2001/204 ,  G01V2001/207

Abstract: An acoustic sensor array may include sensor sections positioned along a length of a strain member. One or more sensors may be disposed within a sensor section. One or more sensors may be encapsulated in a molding material using a reaction injection molding (RIM) process to form a sensor section. Buoyant sections may be formed between sensor sections on the strain member. Buoyant sections may be formed by encapsulating a portion of the strain member in a buoyant molding material using a RIM process. Buoyant sections and/or sensor sections may include hollow microspheres. A concentration of hollow microspheres may be adjusted to control a buoyancy of the array. The strain member, the sensor sections, and the buoyant sections may be joined to form the array.

Abstract translation: 声学传感器阵列可以包括沿着应变构件的长度定位的传感器部分。 一个或多个传感器可以设置在传感器部分内。 可以使用反应注射成型（RIM）工艺将一个或多个传感器封装在模制材料中以形成传感器部分。 浮力部分可以形成在应变构件上的传感器部分之间。 浮动部分可以通过使用RIM工艺将一部分应变件封装在浮力模制材料中来形成。 浮力部分和/或传感器部分可以包括中空微球体。 可以调节中空微球的浓度以控制阵列的浮力。 应变构件，传感器部分和浮力部分可以接合以形成阵列。

公开(公告)号：US06333898B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-25

申请号：US09334683

申请日：1999-06-17

Applicant: Anton Marius Knudsen ,  Jorn Wardeberg

Inventor： Anton Marius Knudsen ,  Jorn Wardeberg

IPC: H04R1700

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A seismic cable (1) and a method of manufacturing such a cable. The cable includes a plurality of elongated electrical/optical elements which are arranged to be interconnected with a number of seismic sensor devices arranged at intervals along the cable. A polymeric sheath and a protective outer armoring surround the elements to provide protection against radial stress of said cable. The sensor devices are installed outside of the elements and the armoring.

Abstract translation: 一种地震电缆（1）及其制造方法。 电缆包括多个细长的电气/光学元件，其被布置成与沿着电缆间隔布置的多个地震传感器装置互连。 聚合物护套和保护性外铠装围绕元件以提供抵抗所述电缆的径向应力的保护。 传感器装置安装在元件外部和装甲之间。

公开(公告)号：US20010035311A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-01

申请号：US09838642

申请日：2001-04-19

Applicant: China National Petroleum Corporation

Inventor： Guoxin He ,  Zailu Zhang ,  Peichang Li ,  Yi Lin ,  Xiaoquan Han ,  Defu Cai ,  Jingping Xiao ,  Yonglin Zhang

IPC: G01V001/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/181 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: An integrated ocean bottom towed four-component array for seismic data acquisition consists of a four-channel electronic section for seismic data collection, a gimbaled three-component geophone and a hydrophone in a housing. The array connects with a submarine cable through a cable joint in order to acquire four components of data consisting of seismic P wave, shear wave and hydrophone in total. Through cable data transmission and processing in a central station, ocean bottom oil and gas structure information can be obtained. Because of the high SNR acquisition in the ocean bottom seismic data acquisition of the present invention, and the waterproof cable interconnections between each of the sections of the present apparatus, data acquisition of high quality can be gained to realize highly efficient and easy ocean bottom towing operations.

Abstract translation: 用于地震数据采集的综合海底拖曳四组分阵列包括一个用于地震数据采集的四通道电子部分，一个万向三分量地震检波器和一个壳体中的水听器。 该阵列通过电缆接头与海底电缆连接，以便获得由地震P波，剪切波和水听器组成的四个数据组成部分。 通过中心站的电缆数据传输和处理，可以获得海底油气结构信息。 由于本发明的海底地震数据采集中的高信噪比采集，以及本装置的每个部分之间的防水电缆互连，可以获得高质量的数据采集，以实现高效和容易的海底拖曳 操作。