公开(公告)号：US20160280345A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15179619

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Thierry Brizard

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  G01V1/38 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63B21/26

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63B21/26 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63H25/46 ,  G01V1/3852

Abstract: An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is configured to record seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The AUV includes a body having a base (B) and first and second sides (A, C), the body having a head part and a tail part; a propulsion system for guiding the AUV to a final target on the ocean bottom; a seismic sensor configured to record seismic signals; and an anchoring system configured to rock or twist the base in a given sequence so that the base (B) penetrates into the ocean bottom.

Abstract translation: 自主水下航行器（AUV）被配置为在海洋地震勘测期间记录地震信号。 AUV包括具有基部（B）和第一和第二侧面（A，C）的主体，主体具有头部和尾部; 将AUV引导到海底的最终目标的推进系统; 被配置为记录地震信号的地震传感器; 以及锚定系统，其构造成以给定的顺序摇动或扭转基部，使得基部（B）穿透到海底。

公开(公告)号：US09381986B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14082545

申请日：2013-11-18

Applicant: CGG SERVICES SA

Inventor： Thierry Brizard

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63H25/46 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63B35/00

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63B21/26 ,  B63B2035/007 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/14 ,  B63G8/16 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63H25/46 ,  G01V1/3852

Abstract: An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is configured to record seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The AUV includes a body having a base (B) and first and second sides (A, C), the body having a head part and a tail part; a propulsion system for guiding the AUV to a final target on the ocean bottom; jet pumps connected to corresponding nozzles on the first and second sides (A, C); a control device connected to the jet pumps; and a seismic sensor configured to record seismic signals. The jet pumps are actuated by the control device in a given sequence so that the base (B) penetrates into the ocean bottom.

Abstract translation: 自主水下航行器（AUV）被配置为在海洋地震勘测期间记录地震信号。 AUV包括具有基部（B）和第一和第二侧面（A，C）的主体，主体具有头部和尾部; 将AUV引导到海底的最终目标的推进系统; 连接到第一和第二侧（A，C）上的相应喷嘴的喷射泵; 连接到喷射泵的控制装置; 以及被配置为记录地震信号的地震传感器。 喷射泵由控制装置以给定的顺序致动，使得底座（B）穿透到海底。

公开(公告)号：US20160056645A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14828850

申请日：2015-08-18

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Richard Edward Henman ,  Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Johan Fredrik Næs ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Bjarne Isfeldt

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  G01V1/18

CPC classification number: H02J7/0021 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/247 ,  G01V1/3852 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/007

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses related to automatically and simultaneously charging a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes on a marine vessel before and/or after deployment to the seabed are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes are simultaneously charged in a CSC approved ISO container. Each autonomous seismic node may comprise a plurality of power connectors, a plurality of rechargeable batteries, and a battery management system. Each of the nodes may be configured to couple with a charging system on the marine vessel, which may include a power source, one or more power/charging stations, one or more power connectors, and a network. In one embodiment, a storage rack in a container has a plurality of charging rails that the plurality of nodes can be placed upon for storage and charging. The node may have a plurality of power connectors disposed within a plurality of grooves that are configured to couple with the plurality of charging rails for simultaneous charging.

Abstract translation: 公开了在部署到海底之前和/或之后自动和同时对海洋船上的多个自主地震节点进行充电的系统，方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，多个自主地震节点在CSC认可的ISO容器中同时充电。 每个自主地震节点可以包括多个电力连接器，多个可充电电池和电池管理系统。 每个节点可以被配置为与船舶上的充电系统耦合，其可以包括电源，一个或多个电力/充电站，一个或多个电力连接器和网络。 在一个实施例中，容器中的存储架具有多个充电轨道，多个节点可以放置在其上用于存储和充电。 节点可以具有设置在多个凹槽内的多个电源连接器，其被配置为与多个充电轨道耦合以同时充电。

公开(公告)号：US20200231261A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-23

申请号：US16487746

申请日：2018-04-19

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Martin John Hartland ,  Michael Meech

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  G05D1/04 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: Embodiments, including systems and methods, for remotely controlling underwater vehicles (such as ROVs) and deploying ocean bottom seismic nodes from the underwater vehicles. A direct data connection may be created between an Integrated Navigation System (located on a surface vessel) and a ROV controller/Dynamic Positioning (DP) system (which may be located on the surface vessel and/or the ROV). The INS may be configured to output the ROV target position and ROV position (such as standard 2 or 3 dimensional coordinates) to the DP system. The DP system may be configured to calculate the necessary ROV movements based on directly received data from the INS. Based on a selected ROV target destination or desired ROV action (which may be done automatically or by an operator), the ROV may be automatically positioned and/or controlled based on commands from the DP system based on commands and/or data from the INS.

公开(公告)号：US10514473B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-24

申请号：US15164629

申请日：2016-05-25

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Johan Fredrik Naes

IPC: G01V1/06 ,  G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses related to coupling an autonomous seismic node to the seabed. In one embodiment, the node may comprise a plurality of holes on a bottom surface of the node and a plurality of openings on one or more sides and/or surfaces of the node. The bottom surface may comprise a coupling plate that is coupled to the node and/or coupled to a housing or casing that substantially surrounds a pressure node housing. The node may be configured to route water vertically from the bottom holes through the side openings and/or upper holes to decrease the potential of cavitation and fluidization of the seismic sediment and increase the seismic coupling of the node to the seabed.

公开(公告)号：US20190285762A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-19

申请号：US16424181

申请日：2019-05-28

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Richard Edward Henman

IPC: G01V1/16 ,  H01R13/523 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for data and/or power transfer to and from an ocean bottom seismic node are described. In an embodiment, an autonomous seismic node is configured with a bulkhead connector assembly that may be coupled to a plug assembly for data and/or power transfer and a pressure cap assembly when utilized subsea. A plurality of pins may be located on the bulkhead assembly in a substantially flat contact surface to obtain an external electrical connection to the node. The pins on the bulkhead assembly may form a flat circuit with an external device, such as a plug assembly or pressure cap assembly. One or more external devices may be coupled to the pressure cap assembly and/or bulkhead connector for increased functionality to the node. A quick release assembly and/or locking ring may be utilized to fasten any external device to the bulkhead connector assembly.

公开(公告)号：US10384752B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-20

申请号：US15836734

申请日：2017-12-08

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Brendan James Reid ,  Benjamin Jeremy Ash

IPC: B63G8/00

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the docking of an underwater vehicle (such as a ROV) to a subsea structure (such as a basket or cage) for the transfer of payload devices, such as ocean bottom seismic nodes. The ROV may have a docking probe that is rotatable between an extended and retracted position by a rotatory actuator. The subsea structure may have a docking receptacle that receives the docking probe while the probe is in an extended position. The docking probe and receptacle can latch and/or be secured together by a variety of mechanisms. Once secured, the docking probe can rotate thereby changing the relative positions (horizontal and/or vertical) of the ROV and the subsea structure. The underwater vehicle may have an elevator mechanism that may move vertically and/or horizontally and that is coupled to a handler or grabber for handling and/or transfer of the payload devices.

公开(公告)号：US20190233070A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US16333208

申请日：2017-10-20

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Martin John Hartland

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63B2211/02 ,  B63G2008/007 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Embodiments, including systems and methods, for modeling the catenary shape of one or more deployment lines from a marine vessel, each of which is connected to a subsea device. A subsea device may include ROVs or other underwater vehicles and subsea cages, baskets, and similar devices that may be lowered or raised from the surface vessel. The disclosed system and method provides real-time modeling and predictive modeling of the catenary shape of the deployed lines based on input from one or more real time navigation sensors, as well as inputted parameters or values such as length of deployed cable, etc. This allows the surface vessel and/or ROV operators to maximize the position and speed of the surface vessel, ROV, and other subsea devices, and overall seismic node deployment and recovery operations, within the operational constraints of the system without causing cable failure or entanglement of the deployed lines.

公开(公告)号：US20180252831A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-06

申请号：US15903607

申请日：2018-02-23

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Martin John Hartland ,  Brendan James Reid ,  Benjamin Jeremy Ash

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63B27/32 ,  B63G8/00 ,  B63B27/16 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B63B27/16 ,  B63B27/32 ,  B63G8/001 ,  G01V2210/1427 ,  G05D1/0206

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for transferring a subsea payload (such as seismic nodes) at a subsea position by using an elevator system located on a subsea basket. A plurality of seismic nodes may be located on a plurality of support slides, trays, or other node holders at different levels within the basket. The elevator system is configured to move the seismic nodes between different heights within the basket for external transfer from one or more vertical positions. During transfer operations between a subsea basket and an underwater vehicle (e.g., ROV), the desired level of seismic nodes may be positioned to the desired vertical position within the basket and transferred to the ROV by various transfer mechanisms, such as an extendable stinger or chain drive. Multiple levels of seismic nodes (or node holders) may be transferred between the basket and ROV during a single subsea docking.

公开(公告)号：US20180222560A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15888917

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Erwan Francois Marie Postic ,  Thierry Brizard

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  B63G8/16 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/24

Abstract: Seismic autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for recording seismic signals on the seabed. The AUV may be negatively buoyant and comprise an external body (which may be formed of multiple housings) that substantially encloses a plurality of pressure housings. Portions of the external body housing may be acoustically transparent and house one or more acoustic devices for the AUV. The AUV may comprise a main pressure housing that holds substantially all of the electronic components of the AUV, while a second and third pressure housing may be located on either side of the main pressure housing for other electronic components (such as batteries). A plurality of external devices (such as acoustic devices or thrusters) may be coupled to the main pressure housing by external electrical conduit. The AUV may comprise fixed or retractable wings for increased gliding capabilities during subsea travel.