公开(公告)号：US07570543B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US11508699

申请日：2006-08-23

Applicant: Glen C. Ferguson

Inventor： Glen C. Ferguson

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38 ,  H04R1/44

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  H01H35/245

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive switch comprising an electrically-insulating base member having front and back surfaces with a through opening extending between the two at the center of the base member. Two electrodes are mounted on the base member's front surface and each have an electrically-conductive contact surface. A flexible diaphragm has its periphery secured in a fluid-tight manner to the back surface of the base member and is provided with a post connected to the central portion of the diaphragm. The post extends through the base member where an electrically-conductive washer is fixed to it where it extends beyond the front surface of the base member. A fluid-tight cap is secured to the front surface, covering an area above the washer and preventing fluid from entering the switch mechanism. The diaphragm, which is formed with plural corrugations, is exposed to the external pressure. When the switch is exposed to atmospheric pressure, the washer connects the electrodes, but when the switch is exposed to a super-atmospheric pressure, the central portion of the diaphragm pushes the washer out of contact with both electrodes, thus electrically disconnecting the two electrodes. The pressure-sensitive switch is especially useful with hydrophones, as in seismic streamer cables.

Abstract translation: 一种压敏开关，包括具有前表面和后表面的电绝缘基底构件，所述基底构件的中心处具有在两者之间延伸的通孔。 两个电极安装在基座构件的前表面上并且各自具有导电接触表面。 柔性隔膜的周边以流体密封方式固定到基座的后表面，并且设置有连接到隔膜的中心部分的柱。 柱延伸通过基座构件，其中导电垫圈固定到其上，其延伸超过基座构件的前表面。 流体密封的盖固定到前表面，覆盖垫圈上方的区域并防止流体进入开关机构。 形成有多个波纹的隔膜暴露于外部压力。 当开关暴露于大气压时，垫圈连接电极，但是当开关暴露于超大气压时，隔膜的中心部分推动垫圈与两个电极接触，从而电连接两个电极 。 压敏开关对于水听器来说是特别有用的，如在地震拖缆中。

公开(公告)号：US20090052277A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US12259192

申请日：2008-10-27

Applicant: Michael Swanson

Inventor： Michael Swanson

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for acquiring seismic data. In one exemplary embodiment, a method for acquiring seismic data is described in which recorder instruments are deployed to the seafloor and utilized for recording pressure wave and shear wave data. An acoustic array, displaced from the seafloor, is also provided for sending acoustic signals to the instruments on the seafloor. The orientation of the instruments on the seafloor is determined via acoustic communication between the acoustic array and the instruments. Related systems and methods for acquiring seismic data are also described.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及用于采集地震数据的系统和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中，描述了一种用于采集地震数据的方法，其中将记录仪器部署到海底并用于记录压力波和剪切波数据。 还提供从海底移位的声阵，用于将声信号发送到海底上的仪器。 海底仪器的方向是通过声阵与仪器之间的声学​​通信来确定的。 还描述了用于采集地震数据的相关系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080181717A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US11669650

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Andre' W. Olivier ,  Christian J. Christensen ,  Lloyd Joseph LaCour

Inventor： Andre' W. Olivier ,  Christian J. Christensen ,  Lloyd Joseph LaCour

IPC: F16B1/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  Y10T403/18

Abstract: A connection system for connecting external devices to specified locations on a marine seismic streamer. Inner collars are clamped to the cable at specified locations along its length. Each inner collar forms a circular race encircling the cable. An outer collar attached to an external device rotatably receives the inner collar and the encircled streamer in its bore to allow the streamer to rotate freely within the outer collar relative to the external device. The outer collar has an inner face bounding and defining the shape of the bore. The inner face is tapered from an intermediate position outward toward front and rear edges of the outer collar to form a bore that is wider at the front and rear edges than at the intermediate position. This flaring out of the bore provides the streamer three degrees of angular freedom to position itself within the bore. Roller bearings, such as ball bearings or pin bearings, retained in recesses in the collar opening onto the inner face at the intermediate position extend into the bore to provide a low-friction bearing surface to the inner race. The ball bearings are retractable against spring pressure to provide the streamer with two degrees of lateral freedom to translate itself within the bore. In a typical connection system, a single external device is connected to the streamer by a pair of associated inner and outer collars.

Abstract translation: 用于将外部设备连接到海洋地震拖缆上的指定位置的连接系统。 内圈在其长度上的特定位置被夹紧在电缆上。 每个内圈形成围绕电缆的圆形赛道。 附接到外部装置的外部轴环可转动地将内部轴环和包围的拖缆接纳在其孔中，以允许拖缆相对于外部装置在外圈内自由旋转。 外圈具有界定并限定孔的形状的内表面。 内表面从中间位置向外朝向外凸缘的前边缘和后边缘逐渐变细，以形成在前边缘和后边缘处比在中间位置更宽的孔。 孔内的这种向外扩张使得流光三角度自由度将其自身定位在孔内。 滚珠轴承，例如球轴承或销轴承，保持在中间位置的内表面上的轴环开口中的凹槽中延伸到孔中，以向内圈提供低摩擦承受面。 滚珠轴承可以克服弹簧压力伸缩，以提供拖缆具有两度的横向自由度，以在孔内转动自身。 在典型的连接系统中，单个外部设备通过一对相关联的内部和外部套环连接到拖缆。

公开(公告)号：US20080127875A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11716243

申请日：2007-03-09

Applicant: Jeroen Hoogeveen ,  Arne Hoeg ,  Oyvind Overskeid ,  Sigmund Overeng ,  Waldemar Nowakowski ,  Kenneth Karlsen

Inventor： Jeroen Hoogeveen ,  Arne Hoeg ,  Oyvind Overskeid ,  Sigmund Overeng ,  Waldemar Nowakowski ,  Kenneth Karlsen

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  B08B9/02

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  B08B9/023 ,  B63C11/52 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  G01V13/00

Abstract: A cleaning device for a seismic streamer includes a housing placeable the exterior of the streamer. A turbine is associated with the housing and is configured to be rotationally driven by movement of the streamer through a body of water. A drive element is associated with the housing and is configured to convert rotational motion of the turbine to motive power to move the housing along the streamer. At least one cleaning element is associated with the housing and is cooperatively engaged with the exterior of the seismic streamer. A method for cleaning a streamer includes towing the streamer through the water. Motion of water is converted into motive power to move a cleaning device along the streamer.

公开(公告)号：US07382689B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US11161640

申请日：2005-08-10

Applicant: Michael L. Maples ,  James Spackman ,  Curtis Woods Belknap ,  Paul Daniel Wentzler ,  Robert Eric Foertsch

Inventor： Michael L. Maples ,  James Spackman ,  Curtis Woods Belknap ,  Paul Daniel Wentzler ,  Robert Eric Foertsch

IPC: G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/186 ,  G01V2001/205

Abstract: A hydrophone includes a body formed of a flexible, plastic material. The body includes a plurality of channels and each channel may have one or more wells. The wells are adapted to receive an active element which includes mounting hardware. The mounting hardware includes a soft, rubber grommet or other means which suspends the active element, thereby permitting the flexing of the body without introducing that motion to the active element.

Abstract translation: 水听器包括由柔性塑料材料形成的主体。 主体包括多个通道，每个通道可以具有一个或多个孔。 井适于接收包括安装硬件的有源元件。 安装硬件包括软的橡胶索环或其他悬挂有源元件的装置，从而允许主体的弯曲，而不向活动元件引入该运动。

公开(公告)号：US20080123467A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11932920

申请日：2007-10-31

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

Inventor： Erlend Ronnekleiv ,  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。

公开(公告)号：US20080008047A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11483077

申请日：2006-07-06

Applicant: Nils Lunde ,  Clet Antoine Landry

Inventor： Nils Lunde ,  Clet Antoine Landry

IPC: G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A seismic streamer includes a jacket covering an exterior of the streamer. At least one strength member extends along the length of the jacket. The strength member is disposed inside the jacket. At least one seismic sensor is disposed in an interior of the jacket. An acoustically transparent material fills void space in the interior of the jacket. A plurality of spacers is disposed at spaced apart positions along the strength member, wherein the distance between the spacers is varied.

Abstract translation: 地震拖缆包括覆盖拖缆外部的护套。 至少一个强度构件沿着护套的长度延伸。 加强件设置在护套内。 至少一个地震传感器设置在护套的内部。 透声材料填充护套内部的空隙。 多个间隔件沿着加强件设置在间隔开的位置处，其中间隔件之间的距离是变化的。

公开(公告)号：US20070297287A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11426058

申请日：2006-06-23

Applicant: Johan Olof Anders Robertsson ,  Oeyvind Teigen

Inventor： Johan Olof Anders Robertsson ,  Oeyvind Teigen

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/36 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V2210/32 ,  G01V2210/34 ,  G01V2210/56

Abstract: A method includes recording a first set of data using a first type of sensor; recording a second set of data using a second type of sensor, the first and second sets of data being contemporaneously acquired by co-located sensors; and removing noise from the first data set using the second data set. An apparatus includes a survey vessel towing an array of towed streamers including a plurality of paired, co-located sensors densely distributed along the streamers. A first one of each sensor pair is of a first type and a second one of each sensor pair is of a second type. A computing apparatus records a first set of data acquire by the first type of sensor and a second data set acquire by the second type of sensor. The computing apparatus then removes noise from the first data set using the second data set.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括使用第一类型的传感器记录第一组数据; 使用第二类型的传感器记录第二组数据，所述第一和第二组数据同时由同位传感器获取; 以及使用所述第二数据集从所述第一数据集中去除噪声。 一种装置包括一个拖曳拖曳拖缆阵列的测量船，包括沿拖缆密集分布的多个成对的共同定位的传感器。 每个传感器对中的第一个是第一类型，每个传感器对中的第二个是第二类型。 计算装置记录由第一类型的传感器获取的第一组数据和由第二类型的传感器采集的第二数据集。 计算设备然后使用第二数据集从第一数据集中去除噪声。

公开(公告)号：US20070297286A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11472974

申请日：2006-06-22

Applicant: Andre Stenzel ,  Bruce William Harrick ,  Troy L. McKey ,  James Andrew Langley

Inventor： Andre Stenzel ,  Bruce William Harrick ,  Troy L. McKey ,  James Andrew Langley

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49171

Abstract: A seismic streamer includes a jacket covering an exterior of the streamer. At least one strength member extends along the length of the streamer and is disposed inside the jacket. At least one seismic sensor is disposed in a sensor spacer affixed to the at least one strength member. An encapsulant is disposed between the sensor and the sensor spacer. The encapsulant is a substantially solid material that is soluble upon contact with a void filling material. A void filling material is disposed in the interior of the jacket and fills substantially all void space therein. The void filling material is introduced to the interior of the jacket in liquid form and undergoing state change to substantially solid thereafter.

Abstract translation: 地震拖缆包括覆盖拖缆外部的护套。 至少一个强度构件沿着拖缆的长度延伸并且设置在护套内。 至少一个地震传感器设置在固定到至少一个强度构件上的传感器间隔件中。 密封剂设置在传感器和传感器间隔件之间。 密封剂是在与空隙填充材料接触时可溶的基本上固体的材料。 空隙填充材料设置在护套的内部并且基本上填充其中的所有空隙空间。 空隙填充材料以液体形式引入到夹套的内部，并且之后经历状态改变为基本上固体。

公开(公告)号：US07298672B1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-20

申请号：US11507782

申请日：2006-08-22

Applicant: Stig Rune Lennart Tenghamn ,  Andre Stenzel

Inventor： Stig Rune Lennart Tenghamn ,  Andre Stenzel

IPC: B06B1/06

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A seismic streamer includes a jacket covering an exterior of the streamer. At least one strength member extends along the length of and is disposed inside the jacket. At least one seismic sensor is disposed in a sensor spacer mounted to the at least one strength member. The streamer includes means for retaining the at least one sensor spacer to the at least one strength member. The means for retaining provides substantial acoustic isolation between the at least one spacer and the at least one strength member.

Abstract translation: 地震拖缆包括覆盖拖缆外部的护套。 至少一个强度构件沿着护套的长度延伸并设置在护套内。 至少一个地震传感器设置在安装到至少一个强度构件上的传感器间隔件中。 拖缆包括用于将至少一个传感器间隔件保持在至少一个强度构件上的装置。 用于保持的装置在至少一个间隔件和至少一个强度构件之间提供了大量的隔音。