公开(公告)号：US20160341840A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15227411

申请日：2016-08-03

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Richard Edward Henman ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Johan Fredrik Naes ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Ole-Fredrik Semb

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63B35/04

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B63B35/04 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for deploying and retrieving a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a marine vessel using an overboard node deployment and retrieval system are presented. The overboard system may comprise one or more overboard wheels that are actively powered to move in response to changes in movement of the deployed cable. The overboard system may comprise a first overboard wheel with a plurality of rollers and a second overboard wheel configured to detect movement and/or changes in a position of the deployment line. The overboard system may be configured to move the first overboard wheel in response to movement of the second overboard wheel. In addition, the first overboard wheel may comprise at least one opening or pocket configured to hold a node while the node passes across the wheel. Other seismic devices may also pass through the overboard system, such as transponders and weights attached to the deployment cable.

公开(公告)号：US09429671B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14820285

申请日：2015-08-06

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Richard Edward Henman ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Johan Fredrik Naes ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Ole-Fredrik Semb

IPC: B63B35/04 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B63B35/04 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for deploying and retrieving a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a marine vessel using an overboard node deployment and retrieval system are presented. The overboard system may comprise one or more overboard wheels that are actively powered to move in response to changes in movement of the deployed cable. The overboard system may comprise a first overboard wheel with a plurality of rollers and a second overboard wheel configured to detect movement and/or changes in a position of the deployment line. The overboard system may be configured to move the first overboard wheel in response to movement of the second overboard wheel. In addition, the first overboard wheel may comprise at least one opening or pocket configured to hold a node while the node passes across the wheel. Other seismic devices may also pass through the overboard system, such as transponders and weights attached to the deployment cable.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用超板节点部署和检索系统从海洋船舶后甲板部署和检索多个自主地震节点的系统和方法的实施例。 舷外系统可以包括一个或多个舷外轮，其被主动地动力以响应于展开的电缆的移动的变化而移动。 舷外系统可以包括具有多个辊的第一舷外轮和配置成检测部署线的位置的移动和/或变化的第二舷外轮。 舷外系统可以被配置为响应于第二舷外轮的移动而移动第一舷外车轮。 此外，第一舷外轮可以包括构造成在节点穿过车轮时保持节点的至少一个开口或口袋。 其他地震装置也可以通过舷外系统，例如连接到展开电缆的应答器和重物。

公开(公告)号：US20160245945A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15051468

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Jean-Baptiste Danre

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B22/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B63B22/00 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B2022/006 ,  G01S5/18 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/3835

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for monitoring, positioning, and/or guiding a plurality of seismic nodes on or near the seabed by a plurality of acoustic pinging devices coupled to a deployment line and at least one surface buoy. The acoustic pinging devices are configured to emit a unique ID that may be detected by a receiver or transceiver located on each of the surface buoys. The acoustic pinging devices may be coupled to each node or only to a portion of the plurality of nodes (such as every two, three, or four nodes). The monitoring system may be configured to identify the ID, position, depth, and height of each seismic node during travel to the seabed and upon node touchdown with the seabed. A guidance system may be configured to guide the deployment of the deployment cable based upon node position data determined by the monitoring system.

Abstract translation: 用于通过耦合到展开线和至少一个表面浮标的多个声学平面装置来监测，定位和/或引导海床上或附近的多个地震节点的装置，系统和方法。 声学平面设备被配置为发射可由位于每个表面浮标上的接收器或收发器检测的唯一ID。 声学平面设备可以耦合到每个节点，或者仅耦合到多个节点的一部分（诸如每两个，三个或四个节点）。 监测系统可以被配置为识别在到达海床的行进过程中以及在与海床接触的节点时每个地震节点的ID，位置，深度和高度。 引导系统可以被配置为基于由监视系统确定的节点位置数据来引导部署电缆的部署。

公开(公告)号：US20160121983A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14924555

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Geir Valsvik ,  Bjarne Isfeldt ,  Jean-Baptiste Danre

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  G01V1/38 ,  B63B1/10

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63B27/16 ,  B63B2027/165 ,  B63G2008/007 ,  G01V1/3852

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the deployment of a plurality of autonomous underwater seismic vehicles (AUVs) on or near the seabed based on acoustic communications with an underwater vehicle, such as a remotely operated vehicle. In an embodiment, the underwater vehicle is lowered from a surface vessel along with a subsea station with a plurality of AUVs. The AUVs are configured to acoustically communicate with the underwater vehicle or a second surface vessel for deployment and retrieval operations. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is configured to instruct the AUVs to leave the subsea station or underwater vehicle and to travel to their intended seabed destination. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is also configured to selectively instruct the AUVs to leave the seabed and return to a seabed location and/or a subsea station for retrieval.

Abstract translation: 基于与诸如远程操作的车辆的水下航行器的声学通信来在海床上或附近部署多个自主水下地震车辆（AUV）的装置，系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，水下航行器与具有多个AUV的海底站一起从地面船舶降下。 AUV被配置为与水下航行器或用于部署和检索操作的第二表面船舶进行声学通信。 水下航行器和/或第二表面船舶被配置为指示AUV离开海底站或水下航行器并行进到其预期的海底目的地。 水下航行器和/或第二表面船舶还被配置为选择性地指示AUV离开海床并返回到海底位置和/或海底站进行检索。

公开(公告)号：US20160041280A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14821471

申请日：2015-08-07

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Johan Fredrik Naes ,  Richard Edward Henman ,  Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Mariann Ervik

IPC: G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3852 ,  G01V2210/1427

Abstract: Embodiments of an autonomous seismic node that can be positioned on the seabed are disclosed. The autonomous seismic node comprises a pressurized node housing substantially surrounded and/or enclosed by a non-pressurized node housing. The seismic node may be substantially rectangular or square shaped for node storage, handling, and deployment. One or more node locks may be coupled to either (or both) of the pressurized node housing or the non-pressurized node housing. The pressurized node housing may be formed as a cast monolithic titanium structure and may be a complex shape with irregularly shaped sides and be asymmetrical. In other embodiments, a non-pressurized housing may substantially enclose other devices or payloads besides a node, such as weights or transponders, and be coupled to a plurality of protrusions.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以定位在海床上的自主地震节点的实施例。 自主地震节点包括基本上由非加压节点壳体包围和/或包围的加压节点壳体。 地震节点可以是用于节点存储，处理和部署的基本矩形或正方形。 一个或多个节点锁可以联接到加压节点壳体或非加压节点壳体中的任一个（或两者）。 加压节点壳体可以形成为铸造单片钛结构，并且可以是具有不规则形状的侧面的复杂形状并且是不对称的。 在其他实施例中，非加压壳体可以基本上包围节点之外的其它装置或有效载荷，例如重物或应答器，并且联接到多个突起。

公开(公告)号：US20150362606A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14736926

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.

Inventor： Richard Edward Henman ,  John Fredrik Næs ,  Arne Henning Rokkan ,  Mariann Ervik ,  Leif Johan Larsen ,  Fredrik Lund ,  Robert Schistad

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 ,  B63B21/08 ,  B63B21/58 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Embodiments, including apparatuses, systems and methods, for attaching autonomous seismic nodes to a deployment cable. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a seismic node having a direct attachment mechanism configured to directly attach the seismic node to a deployment line, the direct attachment mechanism being configurable between an open and/or unlocked position and a closed and/or locked position to release and retain the deployment line.

Abstract translation: 包括用于将自主地震节点附接到展开电缆的装置，系统和方法的实施例。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括具有直接连接机构的地震节点，所述直接附接机构被配置为将地震节点直接附接到展开线路，该直接附接机构可在打开和/或解锁位置与闭合和/或锁定位置之间配置， 释放并保留部署线。