公开(公告)号：US08226328B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US12203803

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: G01V1/52

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, the seismic cable includes a first cable segment and a second cable segment coupled together by a connector. Each cable segment includes an inner jacket defining a hollow core, a braided strength fiber surrounding the inner jacket, and an outer jacket circumferentially surrounding the braided strength fiber, wherein the connector isolates the first and second cable segments.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于地震电缆的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，地震电缆包括通过连接器联接在一起的第一电缆段和第二电缆段。 每个电缆段包括限定中空芯的内护套，围绕内护套的编织强度纤维和围绕编织强度纤维的外护套，其中连接器隔离第一和第二电缆段。

公开(公告)号：US20120176859A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13004419

申请日：2011-01-11

Applicant: Jahir Pabon ,  Oeyvind Teigen

Inventor： Jahir Pabon ,  Oeyvind Teigen

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B32B37/02

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V2001/207

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to seismic streamers. More specifically, the subject disclosure relates to seismic streamers with self healing properties.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及地震拖缆。 更具体地，本公开涉及具有自愈性质的地震拖缆。

公开(公告)号：US20120161580A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13295356

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: Richard E. Pearce

Inventor： Richard E. Pearce

IPC: G01H11/08 ,  G01L9/08

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 flexible neutrally buoyant towed array. A first 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. The liquid transfer signal from a gravitational bottom of the sensor while rejecting water body surface reflected noise. A second sensor is a traditional acoustic sensor or a novel acoustic sensor using a piezoelectric sensor mounted with a thin film separation layer of flexible microspheres on a rigid substrate. Combinations of motion sensors and acoustic sensors co-located in a rigid streamer housing sections are provided.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于在船体下面映射地层的传感器，例如在柔性中性浮力牵引阵列中。 第一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。 来自传感器重力底部的液体传递信号，同时排除水体表面反射噪声。 第二传感器是传统的声学传感器或使用在刚性衬底上安装有柔性微球的薄膜分离层的压电传感器的新型声学传感器。 提供了运动传感器和位于刚性拖缆外壳部分中的声传感器的组合。

公开(公告)号：US20120095629A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US13318269

申请日：2010-07-06

Applicant: Ola Erik Fjellstad ,  Arne Rinnan

Inventor： Ola Erik Fjellstad ,  Arne Rinnan

IPC: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B63G8/42

CPC classification number: G01V1/3826 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3835

Abstract: System and method for controlling an instrumented cable (30) towed in water, such as a marine seismic streamer and/or an instrumented towed cable array (streamer array), to which at least one instrumented cable (30), control devices (10, 20) are arranged to control the individual instrumented cables (30) both in shape and position in relation to other instrumented cables (30) and then counteract cross currents and/or other dynamic forces affecting a towed cable array behind a seismic survey vessel (50). The wings (12, 23) of the control devices (10, 20) are provided with acoustic transmitter/receiver means (14) and electronics for acoustic ranging, and the vessel (50) and one or more tail buoys (60) are provided with acoustic transmitter/receiver means (62) and electronics for acoustic ranging, and is provided with instrumentation for absolute position and velocity.

Abstract translation: 用于控制拖在水中的仪表电缆（30）的系统和方法，例如海洋地震拖缆和/或仪表式牵引缆索阵列（拖缆阵列），至少一个仪表电缆（30），控制装置（10， 20）被设置成相对于其他仪表用电缆（30）在形状和位置上控制各个仪表用电缆（30），然后抵消影响地震测量容器（50）后面的牵引电缆阵列的交叉电流和/或其他动力 ）。 控制装置（10,20）的机翼（12,23）设置有用于声学测距的声发射器/接收装置（14）和电子装置，并且提供容器（50）和一个或多个尾浮标（60） 具有声发射器/接收器装置（62）和用于声学测距的电子装置，并且具有用于绝对位置和速度的仪器。

公开(公告)号：US20120069706A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US12886319

申请日：2010-09-20

Applicant: Nicolas Goujon ,  Emmanuel Coste ,  Qinglin Liu ,  Kevin O'Connell ,  Jostein Fonneland ,  Kazuya Yoshida ,  Hitoshi Tashiro

Inventor： Nicolas Goujon ,  Emmanuel Coste ,  Qinglin Liu ,  Kevin O'Connell ,  Jostein Fonneland ,  Kazuya Yoshida ,  Hitoshi Tashiro

IPC: G01V1/18 ,  F16L1/028

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A seismic cable for use in land applications is described. The cable includes seismic sensors for measuring seismic signals reflected from subterranean or subsea formations. The cable may be deployed in trenches dug in the survey region to provide adequate sensor coupling to ground. Sensor units may be inline with the cable and may further be disposed in slim casings, thus facilitating handling and deployment.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于陆地应用的地震电缆。 电缆包括用于测量地下或海底地层反射的地震信号的地震传感器。 电缆可以部署在调查区域挖出的沟槽中，以提供足够的传感器耦合到地面。 传感器单元可以与电缆线对齐，并且可以进一步放置在细长的外壳中，从而便于处理和展开。

公开(公告)号：US20120020184A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US12843416

申请日：2010-07-26

Applicant: Colin Wilson ,  Johan O. A. Robertsson ,  Julian Edward (Ed) Kragh ,  Everhard Muyzert ,  Kenneth E. Welker ,  Douglas Miller

Inventor： Colin Wilson ,  Johan O. A. Robertsson ,  Julian Edward (Ed) Kragh ,  Everhard Muyzert ,  Kenneth E. Welker ,  Douglas Miller

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3835 ,  G01H9/004 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A distributed optical acoustic sensor is provided along a structure in a body of water. The distributed optical acoustic sensor is used to detect acoustic waves generated by at least one acoustic source for positioning of at least one object in relation to the structure.

Abstract translation: 沿着水体中的结构设置分布式光学声学传感器。 分布式光声传感器用于检测由至少一个声源产生的声波，用于相对于该结构定位至少一个物体。

公开(公告)号：US20110240329A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13161546

申请日：2011-06-16

Applicant: Anthony A. Ruffa

Inventor： Anthony A. Ruffa

IPC: H01B7/18

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: The invention as disclosed is of 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: 所公开的本发明是一种同轴换能器，其使用锆钛酸铅陶瓷或其它合适的材料作为在同轴电缆中的导体之间的隔离器，以在有用的水平传输声功率。 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：US20110174207A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12657467

申请日：2010-01-21

Applicant: Bruce William Harrick ,  Andre Stenzel

Inventor： Bruce William Harrick ,  Andre Stenzel

IPC: B63G8/42 ,  H01B7/12

CPC classification number: C09D5/1618 ,  C23C24/04 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A system comprises towed marine seismic equipment marine seismic equipment, adapted for towing through a body of water; and a coating of copper particles covering the marine seismic equipment to protect from marine growth. A method comprises towing marine seismic equipment having a coating of copper particles thereon to protect from marine growth.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括拖曳的海洋地震设备海洋地震设备，适用于通过水体拖动; 以及覆盖海洋地震设备的铜颗粒涂层，以防止海洋生长。 一种方法包括在其上具有铜颗粒涂层的海洋地震设备，以防止海洋生长。

公开(公告)号：US07933165B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

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: G01V1/52 ,  G01V1/38

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：US20110044128A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12545232

申请日：2009-08-21

Applicant: Eskild Storteig ,  Oeystein Traetten

Inventor： Eskild Storteig ,  Oeystein Traetten

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/208 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: An apparatus includes a streamer having one or more seismic data acquisition devices enclosed within a skin. The skin has a modulus of elasticity of at least 30 MPa to attenuate a flow noise.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括具有封闭在皮肤内的一个或多个地震数据采集装置的拖缆。 皮肤具有至少30MPa的弹性模量以衰减流动噪声。