公开(公告)号：US08228761B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US13166586

申请日：2011-06-22

Applicant: Clifford H. Ray ,  Glenn D. Fisseler ,  James N. Thompson ,  Hal B. Haygood

Inventor： Clifford H. Ray ,  Glenn D. Fisseler ,  James N. Thompson ,  Hal B. Haygood

IPC: G01V1/18

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/166 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/247 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3852 ,  G01V2210/1427 ,  Y10T24/39

Abstract: A marine seismic exploration method and system comprised of continuous recording, self-contained ocean bottom pods characterized by low profile casings, An external bumper is provided to promote ocean bottom coupling and prevent fishing net entrapment. Pods are tethered together with flexible, non-rigid, non-conducting cable used to control pod deployment. Pods are deployed and retrieved from a boat deck configured to have a storage system and a handling system to attach pods to cable on-the-fly. The storage system is a juke box configuration of slots wherein individual pods are randomly stored in the slots to permit data extraction, charging, testing and synchronizing without opening the pods. A pod may include an inertial navigation system to determine ocean floor location and a rubidium clock for timing. The system includes mathematical gimballing. The cable may include shear couplings designed to automatically shear apart if a certain level of cable tension is reached.

Abstract translation: 海洋地震勘探方法和系统由连续记录，独特的海底荚组成，其特征在于薄型壳体，提供外部保险杠，以促进海底耦合并防止捕鱼网的捕获。 荚被捆绑在一起，用于控制荚部署的柔性，非刚性，不导电的电缆。 从配置成具有存储系统的船甲板部署和检索荚，并且将荚直接连接到缆线。 存储系统是插槽的自动点播机配置，其中单独的盒被随机存储在插槽中，以允许数据提取，充电，测试和同步而不打开盒。 荚可以包括用于确定海底位置的惯性导航系统和用于定时的铷钟。 该系统包括数学gimballing。 电缆可以包括设计成如果达到一定水平的电缆张力时自动分开的剪切耦合。

公开(公告)号：US08199611B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US12366297

申请日：2009-02-05

Applicant: Nicolas Goujon

Inventor： Nicolas Goujon

IPC: G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/00 ,  B06B1/06 ,  G01F25/00 ,  G01D18/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/36 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V2210/32

Abstract: A seismic sensor module includes sensing elements arranged in a plurality of axes to detect seismic signals in a plurality of respective directions, and a processor to receive data from the sensing elements and to determine inclinations of the axes with respect to a particular orientation. The determined inclinations are used to combine the data received from the sensing elements to derive tilt-corrected seismic data for the particular orientation.

Abstract translation: 地震传感器模块包括布置在多个轴中的感测元件以检测多个相应方向上的地震信号，以及处理器，用于从感测元件接收数据并且确定轴相对于特定取向的倾斜度。 所确定的倾角用于组合从感测元件接收的数据以导出用于特定取向的倾斜校正的地震数据。

公开(公告)号：US08050140B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12781586

申请日：2010-05-17

Applicant: Clifford H. Ray ,  Glenn D. Fisseler ,  Hal B. Haygood ,  James N. Thompson

Inventor： Clifford H. Ray ,  Glenn D. Fisseler ,  Hal B. Haygood ,  James N. Thompson

IPC: G01V1/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/166 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/247 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3852 ,  G01V2210/1427 ,  Y10T24/39

Abstract: A marine seismic exploration method and system comprised of continuous recording, self-contained ocean bottom pods characterized by low profile casings. An external bumper is provided to promote ocean bottom coupling and prevent fishing net entrapment. Pods are tethered together with flexible, non-rigid, non-conducting cable used to control pod deployment. Pods are deployed and retrieved from a boat deck configured to have a storage system and a handling system to attach pods to cable on-the-fly. The storage system is a juke box configuration of slots wherein individual pods are randomly stored in the slots to permit data extraction, charging, testing and synchronizing without opening the pods. A pod may include an inertial navigation system to determine ocean floor location and a rubidium clock for timing. The system includes mathematical gimballing. The cable may include shear couplings designed to automatically shear apart if a certain level of cable tension is reached.

Abstract translation: 海洋地震勘探方法和系统由连续记录，独立的海底荚组成，其特征在于薄型壳体。 提供一个外部保险杠，以促进海底耦合并防止捕鱼网捕获。 荚被捆绑在一起，用于控制荚部署的柔性，非刚性，不导电的电缆。 从配置成具有存储系统的船甲板部署和检索荚，并且将荚直接连接到缆线。 存储系统是插槽的自动点播机配置，其中单独的盒被随机存储在插槽中，以允许数据提取，充电，测试和同步而不打开盒。 荚可以包括用于确定海底位置的惯性导航系统和用于定时的铷钟。 该系统包括数学gimballing。 电缆可以包括设计成如果达到一定水平的电缆张力时自动分开的剪切耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20110069580A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12952060

申请日：2010-11-22

Applicant: Christof Stork

Inventor： Christof Stork

IPC: G01V1/36

CPC classification number: G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/003 ,  G01V1/36 ,  G01V2210/125

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for replacing the individual receivers used with a seismic interferometry process with an array of seismic receivers and then manipulating the array data in order to measure and modify the typical non-uniform directionality function of the background seismic energy. The non-uniform directionality function is a significant cause of noise with seismic interferometry. Furthermore, the array of receivers may be used to significantly enhance the preferred reflection energy and damp undesirable near surface energy. The directionality function may be modified by using an array of receivers for the virtual source location of seismic interferometry to measure the non-uniform directionality function, generating multiplication factors, and applying the multiplication factors to convert the measured directionality function into a desired directionality function.

Abstract translation: 公开了用地震接收机阵列代替用地震干涉测量过程使用的各个接收机，然后操纵阵列数据以便测量和修改背景地震能量的典型非均匀方向性函数的方法和装置。 非均匀方向性函数是地震干涉测量的噪声的重要原因。 此外，接收器阵列可以用于显着增强优选的反射能量并且阻止不期望的近表面能。 可以通过使用用于地震干涉测量的虚拟源位置的接收器阵列来测量方向性功能，以测量非均匀方向性函数，产生乘法因子，以及应用乘法因子将所测量的方向性函数转换成期望的方向性函数。

公开(公告)号：US07870788B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US11414866

申请日：2006-05-01

Applicant: William T. Pike ,  Ian Standley

Inventor： William T. Pike ,  Ian Standley

IPC: G01P15/125 ,  G01H11/00

CPC classification number: G01V13/00 ,  G01P15/08 ,  G01P15/0802 ,  G01P15/125 ,  G01P15/131 ,  G01P15/132 ,  G01P2015/0814 ,  G01P2015/082 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/181 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49144

Abstract: An accelerometer or a seismometer using an in-plane suspension geometry having a suspension plate and at least one fixed capacitive plate. The suspension plate is formed from a single piece and includes an external frame, a pair of flexural elements, and an integrated proof mass between the flexures. The flexural elements allow the proof mass to move in the sensitive direction in the plane of suspension while restricting movement in all off-axis directions. Off-axis motion of the proof mass is minimized by the use of intermediate frames disbursed within and between the flexural elements. Intermediate frames can include motion stops to prevent further relative motion during overload conditions. The device can also include a dampening structure, such as a spring or gas structure that includes a trapezoidal piston and corresponding cylinder, to provide damping during non-powered states. The capacitive plate is made of insulating material. A new method of soldering the capacitive plate to the suspension plate is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种使用具有悬挂板和至少一个固定电容板的面内悬挂几何形状的加速度计或地震仪。 悬挂板由单件形成，并且包括外框，一对弯曲元件以及挠曲件之间的集成的证明块。 弯曲元件允许检测质量在悬架平面中的敏感方向上移动，同时限制所有离轴方向上的移动。 通过使用在弯曲元件内部和之间分配的中间框架来使得证明物质的离轴运动最小化。 中间框架可以包括运动停止，以防止过载条件下进一步的相对运动。 该装置还可以包括阻尼结构，例如弹簧或气体结构，其包括梯形活塞和相应的气缸，以在非供电状态下提供阻尼。 电容板由绝缘材料制成。 还公开了将电容板焊接到悬挂板的新方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080192569A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US12004817

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Clifford H. Ray ,  Glenn D. Fisseler ,  James N. Thompson ,  Hal B. Haygood

Inventor： Clifford H. Ray ,  Glenn D. Fisseler ,  James N. Thompson ,  Hal B. Haygood

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  B63B35/04

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/166 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/247 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3852 ,  G01V2210/1427 ,  Y10T24/39

Abstract: A marine seismic exploration method and system comprised of continuous recording, self-contained ocean bottom pods characterized by low profile casings. An external bumper is provided to promote ocean bottom coupling and prevent fishing net entrapment. Pods are tethered together with flexible, non-rigid, non-conducting cable used to control pod deployment. Pods are deployed and retrieved from a boat deck configured to have a storage system and a handling system to attach pods to cable on-the-fly. The storage system is a juke box configuration of slots wherein individual pods are randomly stored in the slots to permit data extraction, charging, testing and synchronizing without opening the pods. A pod may include an inertial navigation system to determine ocean floor location and a rubidium clock for timing. The system includes mathematical gimballing. The cable may include shear couplings designed to automatically shear apart if a certain level of cable tension is reached.

Abstract translation: 海洋地震勘探方法和系统由连续记录，独立的海底荚组成，其特征在于薄型壳体。 提供一个外部保险杠，以促进海底耦合并防止捕鱼网捕获。 荚被捆绑在一起，用于控制荚部署的柔性，非刚性，不导电的电缆。 从配置成具有存储系统的船甲板部署和检索荚，并且将荚直接连接到缆线。 存储系统是插槽的自动点播机配置，其中单独的盒被随机存储在插槽中，以允许数据提取，充电，测试和同步而不打开盒。 荚可以包括用于确定海底位置的惯性导航系统和用于定时的铷钟。 该系统包括数学gimballing。 电缆可以包括设计成如果达到一定水平的电缆张力时自动分开的剪切耦合。

公开(公告)号：US07286442B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US11257836

申请日：2005-10-25

Applicant: Clifford H. Ray ,  Glenn D. Fisseler ,  Hal B. Haygood

Inventor： Clifford H. Ray ,  Glenn D. Fisseler ,  Hal B. Haygood

IPC: G01V1/24 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/166 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/247 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3852 ,  G01V2210/1427 ,  Y10T24/39

Abstract: A marine seismic exploration method and system comprised of continuous recording, self-contained ocean bottom pods characterized by low profile casings. An external bumper is provided to promote ocean bottom coupling and prevent fishing net entrapment. Pods are tethered together with flexible, non-rigid, non-conducting cable used to control pod deployment. Pods are deployed and retrieved from a boat deck configured to have a storage system and a handling system to attach pods to cable on-the-fly. The storage system is a juke box configuration of slots wherein individual pods are randomly stored in the slots to permit data extraction, charging, testing and synchronizing without opening the pods. A pod may include an inertial navigation system to determine ocean floor location and a rubidium clock for timing. The system includes mathematical gimballing. The cable may include shear couplings designed to automatically shear apart if a certain level of cable tension is reached.

公开(公告)号：US20060185430A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11390585

申请日：2006-03-28

Applicant: Elan Yogeswaren

Inventor： Elan Yogeswaren

IPC: E21B49/00

CPC classification number: B06B1/0622 ,  E21B47/01 ,  G01N29/222 ,  G01N29/245 ,  G01N29/2462 ,  G01N29/2468 ,  G01N2291/0422 ,  G01N2291/106 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/52

Abstract: An acoustic sensor for use in a downhole measurement tool includes a piezo-composite transducer element. In various exemplary embodiments, the acoustic sensor further includes a composite backing layer, at least one matching layer, and a barrier layer deployed at an outermost surface of the sensor. Exemplary embodiments of this invention may advantageously withstand the extreme temperatures, pressures, and mechanical shocks frequent in downhole environments and thus may exhibit improved reliability. Exemplary embodiment of this invention may further provide improved signal to noise characteristics. Methods for fabricating acoustic sensors and downhole measurement tools are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US5923166A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-13

申请号：US980123

申请日：1997-11-26

Applicant: Michael Naughton ,  Murali Chaparala

Inventor： Michael Naughton ,  Murali Chaparala

IPC: G01H11/06 ,  G01R33/038 ,  G01R33/12 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01R33/02 ,  G01R27/28

CPC classification number: G01H11/06 ,  G01R33/038 ,  G01R33/1215 ,  G01V1/18

Abstract: A high sensitivity torque and force cantilever magnetometer having a cantilever with isolated capacitance detection and nulling circuits which provides increased sensitivity and accuracy to measurements of a magnetic moment of a sample placed on the cantilever and exposed to a magnetic field. Magnetic detection is by electrical capacitance between a metallized plate and the cantilever. Alternatively, magnetic detection is by electrical resistance of a piezoactive circuit deposited on the surface of the cantilever. The cantilever can be used to measure both isotropic and anisotropic magnetism and is capable of simultaneously measuring the electrical conductivity of the sample using an integrated electrically isolated circuit. The cantilever is constructed of multiple layers of conducting and insulating materials to eliminate leakage current. The magnetometer measures the magnitude of a current through a null detection circuit having at least one nulling loop deposited on the cantilever required to maintain a constant capacitance between the cantilever and a metallized plate to determine the magnetization of the sample. The null detection circuit eliminates capacitance drift and improves the accuracy of the magnetometer.

Abstract translation: 具有具有隔离电容检测和零陷电路的悬臂的高灵敏度扭矩和力悬臂磁强计，其提供放置在悬臂上并暴露于磁场的样品的磁矩的测量的增加的灵敏度和精度。 磁检测是通过金属化板和悬臂之间的电容。 或者，通过沉积在悬臂表面上的压电电路的电阻来进行磁检测。 悬臂可用于测量各向同性和各向异性磁性，并且能够使用集成的电隔离电路同时测量样品的导电性。 悬臂由多层导电和绝缘材料构成，以消除漏电流。 磁力计测量电流的大小，该零电流检测电路具有沉积在悬臂上的至少一个归零回路，以维持悬臂与金属化板之间的恒定电容，以确定样品的磁化。 零检测电路消除电容漂移并提高磁力计的精度。

公开(公告)号：US5739686A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-14

申请号：US640101

申请日：1996-04-30

Applicant: Michael J. Naughton ,  Murali Chaparala

Inventor： Michael J. Naughton ,  Murali Chaparala

IPC: G01H11/06 ,  G01R33/038 ,  G01R33/12 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01R33/02 ,  G01R27/28

CPC classification number: G01V1/18 ,  G01H11/06 ,  G01R33/038 ,  G01R33/1215

Abstract: A high sensitivity torque and force cantilever magnetometer having a cantilever with isolated capacitance detection and nulling circuits which provides increased sensitivity and accuracy to measurements of a magnetic moment of a sample placed on the cantilever and exposed to a magnetic field. Magnetic detection is by electrical capacitance between a metallized plate and the cantilever. Alternatively, magnetic detection is by electrical resistance of a piezoactive circuit deposited on the surface of the cantilever. The cantilever can be used to measure both isotropic and anisotropic magnetism and is capable of simultaneously measuring the electrical conductivity of the sample using an integrated electrically isolated circuit. The cantilever is constructed of multiple layers of conducting and insulating materials to eliminate leakage current. The magnetometer measures the magnitude of a current through a null detection circuit having nulling loops deposited on the cantilever required to maintain a constant capacitance between the cantilever and a metallized plate to determine the magnetization of the sample. A magnetometer having two cantilevers where one cantilever is used as a reference to eliminate background noise and temperature and magnetic field variations from measurements taken of a sample on the second cantilever is also provided. The null detection circuit eliminates capacitance drift and improves the accuracy of the magnetometer.

Abstract translation: 具有具有隔离电容检测和零陷电路的悬臂的高灵敏度扭矩和力悬臂磁强计，其提供放置在悬臂上并暴露于磁场的样品的磁矩的测量的增加的灵敏度和精度。 磁检测是通过金属化板和悬臂之间的电容。 或者，通过沉积在悬臂表面上的压电电路的电阻来进行磁检测。 悬臂可用于测量各向同性和各向异性磁性，并且能够使用集成的电隔离电路同时测量样品的导电性。 悬臂由多层导电和绝缘材料构成，以消除漏电流。 磁力计测量电流的大小，该零电流检测电路具有沉积在悬臂上的零陷环，以维持悬臂与金属化板之间的恒定电容，以确定样品的磁化强度。 还提供了具有两个悬臂的磁力计，其中一个悬臂用作参考以消除背景噪声，并且还提供了来自第二悬臂上的样本的测量的温度和磁场变化。 零检测电路消除电容漂移并提高磁力计的精度。