公开(公告)号：US20120250458A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13421988

申请日：2012-03-16

Applicant: Hélène TONCHIA

Inventor： Hélène TONCHIA

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  B63B59/045 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Method and an array of streamers that prevent/slow down marine animals to attach to the streamers. The array includes at least one streamer including plural sections; and a net provided over at least one section of the at least one streamer.

Abstract translation: 方法和一系列拖缆，防止/减缓海洋动物附着在拖缆上。 阵列包括至少一个包括多个部分的拖缆; 以及提供在所述至少一个拖缆的至少一个部分上的网。

公开(公告)号：US20120250457A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13073832

申请日：2011-03-28

Applicant: William Thomas RICKERT, JR. ,  Stig Rune Lennart Tenghamn

Inventor： William Thomas RICKERT, JR. ,  Stig Rune Lennart Tenghamn

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/22 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/223 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V3/15

Abstract: A disclosed survey method includes towing geophysical survey streamers in a body of water and using sensors within the streamer to collect measurements that are then conveyed along the streamer to a recording station using at least one wireless transmission link. In some implementations at least one sensor is coupled to a wireless transceiver in a streamer to transmit geophysical survey measurement data along the streamer to a wireless base station. The base station receives the wirelessly transmitted seismic data and communicates it to a central recording station. Each segment of the streamer may contain a base station to collect wireless data from the sensors in that segment, and each base station may be coupled to the central recording station by wiring (e.g., copper or fiber optic). Other implementations employ ranges of sensors wired to local transceivers that form a peer-to-peer wireless network for communicating data to the central recording station.

Abstract translation: 一种公开的测量方法包括将水中的地球物理测量拖缆拖放在拖缆内，并使用至少一个无线传输链路将随着传送器传送的测量结果传送到记录站。 在一些实施方案中，至少一个传感器耦合到拖缆中的无线收发器，以将流式传感器的地球物理测量测量数据传送到无线基站。 基站接收无线传输的地震数据并将其传送到中央记录站。 拖缆的每个段可以包含用于从该段中的传感器收集无线数据的基站，并且每个基站可以通过布线（例如铜或光纤）耦合到中央记录站。 其他实施方案采用连接到本地收发器的传感器范围，形成用于将数据传送到中央记录站的点对点无线网络。

公开(公告)号：US20120250456A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13073823

申请日：2011-03-28

Applicant: Stig Rune Lennart TENGHAMN

Inventor： Stig Rune Lennart TENGHAMN

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  F03G7/08

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38 ,  H01L41/1136 ,  H02K35/04 ,  H02N2/186

Abstract: A disclosed geophysical survey system includes one or more streamers having sensors powered by at least one energy harvesting device that converts vibratory motion of the streamers into electrical power. The vibratory motion may originate from a number of sources including, e.g., vortex shedding, drag fluctuation, breathing waves, and various flow noise sources including turbulent boundary layers. To increase conversion efficiency, the device may be designed with an adjustable resonance frequency. The design of the streamer electronics may incorporate the energy harvesting power source in a variety of ways, so as to reduce the amount of wiring mass that would otherwise be required along the length of the streamer.

Abstract translation: 所公开的地球物理测量系统包括一个或多个拖缆，其具有由至少一个能量收集装置供电的传感器，其将拖缆的振动运动转换成电力。 振动运动可以源于许多来源，包括例如涡流脱落，阻力波动，呼吸波以及包括湍流边界层的各种流动噪声源。 为了提高转换效率，可以将该器件设计成具有可调谐的谐振频率。 拖缆电子设备的设计可以以各种方式并入能量采集电源，以便减少沿着拖缆的长度否则需要的布线质量。

公开(公告)号：US08270255B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

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: G01V1/38

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：US20120130644A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13297456

申请日：2011-11-16

Applicant: Peter M. Eick ,  Joel D. Brewer ,  Frank D. Janiszewski

Inventor： Peter M. Eick ,  Joel D. Brewer ,  Frank D. Janiszewski

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01V11/002 ,  G01V1/003 ,  G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/24

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for evaluating the geometry of a fracture.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于评估骨折几何形状的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US08149647B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US11560736

申请日：2006-11-16

Applicant: Lars Borgen ,  Geir Holm ,  Ivar Andreas Valstad ,  Kambiz Iranpour

Inventor： Lars Borgen ,  Geir Holm ,  Ivar Andreas Valstad ,  Kambiz Iranpour

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: A robust seismic cable and sensor module system wherein the sensor modules include a housing and sensing unit. The housing substantially transfers the load and torque of the cable from one end of the housing to the other bypassing the sensing unit and the sensing unit and housing are acoustically decoupled from each other for the seismic frequencies desired.

Abstract translation: 一种强大的地震电缆和传感器模块系统，其中传感器模块包括壳体和感测单元。 壳体基本上将电缆的负载和扭矩从壳体的一端转移到绕过感测单元的另一端，并且感测单元和壳体对于所需的地震频率彼此声学地去耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20120057430A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：US13222563

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: Robert E. Rouquette ,  Andre' W. Olivier ,  Dale J. Lambert

Inventor： Robert E. Rouquette ,  Andre' W. Olivier ,  Dale J. Lambert

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/189 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A multi-component sensor of a fluid-borne acoustic wave that senses pressure and up to three orthogonal particle motion components. The sensor is unresponsive to motion of the sensor mount. Furthermore, the sensor is substantially unresponsive to the turbulent flow of the acoustic medium past the sensor.

Abstract translation: 流体声波的多分量传感器，其感测压力和多达三个正交的粒子运动分量。 传感器对传感器支架的运动无响应。 此外，传感器基本上对通过传感器的声学介质的湍流没有响应。

公开(公告)号：US20110300308A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US13209093

申请日：2011-08-12

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

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

IPC: B05D5/00 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D3/02

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：US20110292758A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US12789088

申请日：2010-05-27

Applicant: Thomas J. Fleure ,  Craig Lindberg ,  Ralph B. Muse ,  Joe Davis ,  Damir S. Skerl ,  Justin N. Farrelly

Inventor： Thomas J. Fleure ,  Craig Lindberg ,  Ralph B. Muse ,  Joe Davis ,  Damir S. Skerl ,  Justin N. Farrelly

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/18

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3852

Abstract: A method of deploying a seismic recorder array on a seafloor is disclosed. The seismic recorder array comprises a plurality of removable seismic data recorders. The method comprises the step of forming the seismic recorder array by connecting a plurality of recorder housings in series, wherein adjacent recorder housings are connected by a connector cable. The recorder housings are configured to retain the removable seismic data recorders. The method comprises the step of loading the plurality of removable seismic data recorders in the recorder housings, and lowering the seismic recorder array into water until the seismic recorder array is positioned on the seafloor underlying the water. The method comprises the step of operating the seismic data recorders to detect seismic signal reflections and to record seismic data representing the reflections.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在海底上部署地震记录器阵列的方法。 地震记录器阵列包括多个可移动的地震数据记录器。 该方法包括通过串联连接多个记录器壳体来形成地震记录器阵列的步骤，其中相邻的记录器壳体通过连接器电缆连接。 记录器壳体被配置为保持可移动的地震数据记录器。 该方法包括将多个可移动的地震数据记录器装载到记录器壳体中的步骤，并且将地震记录器阵列降低到水中，直到地震记录器阵列位于水下的海底上。 该方法包括操作地震数据记录器以检测地震信号反射并记录表示反射的地震数据的步骤。

公开(公告)号：US08064286B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US11932920

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Erlend Rønnekleiv ,  Ole Henrik Waagaard ,  Hilde Nakstad ,  Arne Berg

Inventor： Erlend Rønnekleiv ,  Ole Henrik Waagaard ,  Hilde Nakstad ,  Arne Berg

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01D5/35383 ,  G01H9/004 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/226 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V2210/1427

Abstract: Seismic sensor systems and sensor station topologies, as well as corresponding cable and sensor station components, manufacturing and deployment techniques are provided. For some embodiments, networks of optical ocean bottom seismic (OBS) stations are provided, in which sensor stations are efficiently deployed in a modular fashion as series of array cable modules deployed along a multi-fiber cable.

Abstract translation: 提供了地震传感器系统和传感器站拓扑，以及相应的电缆和传感器站组件，制造和部署技术。 对于一些实施例，提供了光学海底地震（OBS）站的网络，其中传感器站以模块化方式被有效地部署为沿着多光纤缆线部署的一系列阵列电缆模块。