ACCELEROMETER DEVICE
    721.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170205519A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-20

    申请号:US15325041

    申请日:2015-07-08

    Applicant: THALES

    Abstract: An accelerometer device for determining the acceleration of an object, along three axes X, Y and Z of a main orthonormal reference system and subject to a surrounding pressure, comprises a number N of accelerometer sensors of MEMS type, N at least equal to two, each sensor defined by construction in an auxiliary reference system comprising three orthonormal axes, the set of accelerometer sensors comprising at least one pair of sensors mounted to face in opposite directions and parallel to one another, and: for each of the pairs of accelerometer sensors, the sensors have components of opposite sign along two axes of the main reference system; and the axes of the reference system along which the components of the accelerometer sensors oppose the set of pairs of sensors in twos comprise at least two of the three axes X, Y and Z of the reference system, to compensate for the effect of the pressure on at least two axes of the reference system.

    System and Method of a Buoyant Tail Section of a Geophysical Streamer

    公开(公告)号:US20170146676A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-25

    申请号:US15424291

    申请日:2017-02-03

    Abstract: Buoyant tail section of a geophysical streamer. At least some of the example embodiments are methods of performing a geophysical survey in a marine environment, the method including: towing an active section of a geophysical streamer in the marine environment, the active section having a buoyancy; towing a tail section, the tail section coupled to a distal end of the active section, the towing of the tail section by way of the active section, and at least a portion of the tail section having a buoyancy that is both positively buoyant and greater than buoyancy of the active section; towing a tail buoy in the marine environment, the tail buoy coupled to a distal end of the tail section, and the towing of the tail buoy by way of the tail section; and gathering geophysical survey data by way of the active section.

    Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods

    公开(公告)号:US09599732B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-21

    申请号:US14838923

    申请日:2015-08-28

    Abstract: Pressure activated linear locking mechanisms and related methods. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems including: a cover member defining an inner surface, an outer surface, a length, and a first locking portion; a first hollow defined in the locking portion, the first hollow extending along the length of the cover member; a locking member defining a first appendage extending along a first side, the first appendage defines a cross-section and an internal volume; said first appendage disposed within the first hollow, and when the releasable cover is exposed to atmospheric pressure, the first appendage in an inflated condition; and the first appendage is configured to transition to a deflated condition in response to a predetermined pressure greater than the initial pressure.

    OBTAINING SEISMIC DATA IN AREAS COVERED WITH ICE
    725.
    发明申请
    OBTAINING SEISMIC DATA IN AREAS COVERED WITH ICE 审中-公开
    获取覆盖在地区的地震数据

    公开(公告)号:US20170075012A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US15311208

    申请日:2015-05-07

    Inventor: Erik GODØY

    Abstract: The invention relates to a seismic streamer (1) for underwater towing at a towing speed in ice-free or wholly or partially icy water, the streamer (1) is provided with birds (2) spaced along the streamer, the streamer including the birds (2) has negative buoyancy, the birds have wings (8) which can be set so that the birds during movement in the water apply an upward or downward force on the streamer. The streamer (1) is provided with buoyant bodies (4) spaced along the streamer, the buoyant bodies are connected to the streamer by spacer elements (5), the streamer including the birds, the buoyant bodies with associated spacer elements and any other equipment together have positive buoyancy. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for securing a seismic streamer (1) from damage at a substantial reduction or cessation of towing speed when towing underwater in ice-free or wholly or partially icy water.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在无冰或完全或部分冰冷的水中以牵引速度进行水下牵引的地震拖缆(1),拖缆(1)设置有沿拖缆间隔开的鸟(2),包括鸟的飘带 (2)具有负浮力,鸟具有可设置的翼(8),使得在水中运动期间的鸟在拖缆上施加向上或向下的力。 拖缆(1)设置有沿拖缆间隔开的浮力体(4),浮体通过间隔元件(5)连接到拖缆上,拖缆包括鸟类,具有相关间隔元件的浮力体和任何其它设备 一起有积极的浮力。 本发明还涉及一种相应的方法,用于当在无冰或全部或部分冰冷的水中拖曳水下时,将地震拖缆(1)防止在大幅缩短或停止拖曳速度时的损坏。

    Ultrasonic Cleaning of Marine Geophysical Equipment
    726.
    发明申请
    Ultrasonic Cleaning of Marine Geophysical Equipment 有权
    海洋地球物理设备超声波清洗

    公开(公告)号:US20170017012A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-19

    申请号:US15280275

    申请日:2016-09-29

    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses for facilitating cleaning of submerged geophysical equipment using sound waves transmitted at ultrasonic frequencies are disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more transducers may be configured to transmit sound at one or more ultrasonic frequencies. The sound at ultrasonic frequencies may be transmitted in the vicinity of submerged geophysical equipment, such as a sensor streamer towed behind a survey vessel. Obstructions (e.g., barnacle larvae) adhering to surfaces of the geophysical equipment may be loosened or removed altogether when ultrasonic transmissions occur within its vicinity. The transducers used to transmit the ultrasonic frequencies may be implemented in various ways, such as being attached to a remote operated vehicle, a cleaning unit, or as being an integral component of the geophysical equipment.

    Abstract translation: 公开了使用以超声频率传输的声波来清洁浸没式地球物理设备的各种方法和装置。 在一些实施例中,一个或多个换能器可以被配置为以一个或多个超声波频率发射声音。 超声频率下的声音可以在淹没的地球物理设备附近传播,例如拖在调查船后面的传感器拖缆。 当在其附近发生超声波传播时,粘附在地球物理设备表面上的障碍物(例如藤壶幼虫)可以一起松开或移除。 用于传输超声波频率的传感器可以以各种方式实现,例如附接到远程操作的车辆,清洁单元或作为地球物理设备的组成部件。

    Solid streamer connector apparatus and method of use thereof
    727.
    发明授权
    Solid streamer connector apparatus and method of use thereof 有权
    固体拖缆连接器装置及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US09507041B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-29

    申请号:US13855129

    申请日:2013-04-02

    Abstract: Streamers used in mapping strata beneath a marine body are described, such as in a flexible neutrally buoyant towed array. A connector is used to longitudinally join a first and second streamer section and/or to connect a streamer section to a streamer stabilizer. The connector contains at least one of: (1) means for distributing axial stress over a larger volume or along a longer x-axis length of the streamer relative to the absence of the means for distributing; (2) forming an increasing radius of curvature along the length of the connector as a function of distance from the first leading streamer cable section; and (3) co-moving an inner stress bearing element and an outer wall of the connector preventing intermediate streamer elements, such as a wire bundle from picking up noise related to the movement stress.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于在船体下方映射地层的流光,例如在柔性中性浮力牵引阵列中。 连接器用于纵向连接第一和第二拖缆部分和/或将拖缆部分连接到拖缆稳定器。 连接器包括以下至少一个:(1)用于相对于不存在用于分配的装置的较大体积或沿着拖缆的较长x轴长度分布轴向应力的装置; (2)沿着连接器的长度形成增加的曲率半径作为距离第一引导拖缆电缆部分的距离的函数; 和(3)共同移动连接器的内应力承载元件和外壁,防止诸如线束之类的中间拖缆元件拾取与运动应力相关的噪声。

    Seismic cable for seismic prospection tolerant to failure on power supplying and/or data transmission lines
    728.
    发明授权
    Seismic cable for seismic prospection tolerant to failure on power supplying and/or data transmission lines 有权
    用于地震勘探的地震电缆,可承受供电和/或数据传输线路故障

    公开(公告)号:US09383467B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-05

    申请号:US14051349

    申请日:2013-10-10

    Applicant: SERCEL

    CPC classification number: G01V1/38 G01V1/201 G01V1/22 H04L12/437

    Abstract: A seismic cable including sensors, data transmission lines extending the length of the seismic cable for conveying data signals issued from the sensors. Controllers distributed along the seismic cable operate as an interface between the sensors and the data transmission lines. Power supplying lines supply power to the controllers and the sensors. X power supplying lines are alternately connected to one out of X successive controllers. Each controller is adapted for applying on a power supplying line detected as defective the electrical tension provided by another power supplying line. Y data transmission lines are alternately connected to one out of Y successive controllers. Each controller is adapted to redirect towards at least one adjacent controller the data associated with a data transmission line which is determined to be defective.

    Abstract translation: 地震电缆包括传感器,数据传输线延伸地震电缆的长度,用于传送从传感器发出的数据信号。 沿着地震电缆分布的控制器作为传感器和数据传输线路之间的接口进行操作。 电源线为控制器和传感器供电。 X电源线交替连接到X个连续控制器中的一个。 每个控制器适于施加在被检测为由另一供电线提供的电张力不良的供电线上。 Y个数据传输线交替连接到Y个连续控制器中的一个。 每个控制器适于重定向至少一个相邻控制器与被确定为有缺陷的数据传输线相关联的数据。

    Combination Motion and Acoustic Piezoelectric Sensor Apparatus and Method of Use Therefor
    729.
    发明申请
    Combination Motion and Acoustic Piezoelectric Sensor Apparatus and Method of Use Therefor 审中-公开
    组合运动和声压电传感器装置及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160154126A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-02

    申请号:US14961045

    申请日:2015-12-07

    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 used in a flexible 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. 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. Additional non-acoustic sensors are optionally mounted on the rigid substrate for generation of output used to reduce noise observed by the acoustic sensors. Combinations of acoustic, non-acoustic, and motion sensors co-located in rigid streamer housing sections are provided.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于在船体下方映射地层的传感器,例如用于柔性牵引阵列中的传感器。 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。 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。 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。 提供了共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。

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