Marine seismic source towing apparatus and method
    2.
    发明申请
    Marine seismic source towing apparatus and method 有权
    海洋震源牵引装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20030151974A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-14

    申请号:US10071105

    申请日:2002-02-08

    CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 G01V1/04

    Abstract: A marine acoustic source system has relativley densely packed energy sources arrayed in a tandem-like fashion along a horizontal plane. Preferably, a longitudinal axis of each source lies orthogonal to a pre-determined towing direction. The system includes protective tubes that encloses supply lines and auxiliary equipment, and a harness. The harness provides the primary mechanical connection for towing the sources through the water. To minimize bending of the supply lines, connectors having angular portions connect the sources to the supply lines. Further, the sources can be arranged such that source connection interfaces for receiving power, hydraulic fluid, or data point alternately in opposing directions. During use, the sources, e.g., air guns, are supported at a predetermined depth beneath the water's surface by a floatation buoy. Upon activation, the sources of a cluster each release individual air bubbles into the water. Because the air guns are relatively densely packed, the individual air bubbles coalesce into a single bubble that produces the desired acoustical signal.

    Abstract translation: 海洋声源系统具有沿水平面以串联方式排列的相对密集的能量源。 优选地,每个源的纵向轴线垂直于预定的牵引方向。 该系统包括围绕供应管线和辅助设备的保护管以及线束。 该线束提供了通过水拖动源的主要机械连接。 为了最小化供应线的弯曲,具有角部的连接器将源连接到供应线。 此外,源可以被布置成使得用于接收功率的源连接接口,液压流体或数据在相反的方向上交替地点。 在使用期间,诸如空气枪的源通过浮标浮标在水表面下方的预定深度处被支撑。 一旦激活,簇的源将各个气泡释放到水中。 因为气枪相对密集,各个气泡聚结成一个产生所需声学信号的单个气泡。

    Digital optical switch apparatus and process for manufacturing same
    3.
    发明申请
    Digital optical switch apparatus and process for manufacturing same 有权
    数字光开关装置及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20030118277A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-26

    申请号:US10273628

    申请日:2002-10-18

    Abstract: The present invention provides a digital optical switch apparatus and process for manufacturing the apparatus. The apparatus includes a mirror assembly coupled to a top cap and to a bottom cap. The top and bottom caps each include one or more electrodes that, when energized with electrical energy, move a mirrored surface to one of a plurality of discrete positions. Mirror assemblies can be cascaded to create a packaged assembly having any multiple of discrete positions. The process includes planar micro-machining techniques to create isolated islands for electrical feed through. The process enables mechanical bonding of multiple tiers via a single bond region and through a bond-pad window.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种数字光开关装置及其制造方法。 该装置包括耦合到顶盖和底盖的反射镜组件。 顶盖和底盖各自包括一个或多个电极,当电能通电时,将镜面移动到多个离散位置中的一个。 镜子组件可以级联以创建具有任何多个离散位置的封装组件。 该过程包括平面微加工技术,以创建用于电子馈送的隔离岛。 该过程使得能够通过单键区域和键合焊盘窗口机械地结合多层。

    Reservoir evaluation apparatus and method
    4.
    发明申请
    Reservoir evaluation apparatus and method 审中-公开
    水库评价装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20030081501A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-01

    申请号:US10237592

    申请日:2002-09-09

    CPC classification number: G01V1/52 G01V2210/161

    Abstract: The present invention provides a vertical seismic imaging apparatus and method for evaluation a reservoir. The invention includes a plurality of sensors disposed in a well borehole either permanently cemented in place or retrievably disposed using a series of clamps to attach the sensors to the borehole wall. Each sensor uses one or more forced balanced controlled accelerometers to detect acoustic energy in the formation.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于评估储层的垂直地震成像装置和方法。 本发明包括设置在井眼中的多个传感器,其永久地胶合在适当位置或使用一系列夹具可回收地设置,以将传感器附接到钻孔壁。 每个传感器使用一个或多个强制平衡受控加速度计来检测地层中的声能。

    Digital air gun source controller apparatus and control method
    5.
    发明申请
    Digital air gun source controller apparatus and control method 有权
    数字气枪源控制器设备及控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US20040032794A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-19

    申请号:US10388243

    申请日:2003-03-13

    CPC classification number: G01V1/133 G01V1/006 G01V1/04 G01V1/34 G01V1/3808

    Abstract: An in-water distributed control system for use in marine seismic survey. The system includes a shipboard interface and power supply coupled to an in-water subsystem via a high bandwidth communication link. The in-water subsystem includes a remote control module for generating firing commands based on synchronizing and position parameters transmitted by the interface. The remote control module transmits power, data, and commands to a plurality of gun control modules. Each gun control module operates an air gun. An individually addressable remote cut-off valve controls air to each air gun. Depth and pressure at the gun control module is sensed by at least one DT/PT module. An optional expansion unit provides additional DT/PT capability.

    Abstract translation: 用于海洋地震勘测的水上分布式控制系统。 该系统包括通过高带宽通信链路耦合到水中子系统的船上接口和电源。 水中子系统包括用于基于由接口发送的同步和位置参数来产生点火命令的遥控模块。 远程控制模块向多个枪控模块发送功率,数据和命令。 每个喷枪控制模块都有一个气枪。 一个可单独寻址的远程截止阀控制每个气枪的空气。 喷枪控制模块的深度和压力由至少一个DT / PT模块感测。 可选的扩展单元提供额外的DT / PT功能。

    Adaptive filtering apparatus and method for seismic data acquisition
    6.
    发明申请
    Adaptive filtering apparatus and method for seismic data acquisition 有权
    用于地震数据采集的自适应滤波装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20030198132A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-23

    申请号:US10391960

    申请日:2003-03-19

    Abstract: The present invention provides an adaptive filtering method for substantially eliminating ground roll noise encountered during seismic data acquisition. An apparatus for acquiring seismic data is provided that includes an adaptive filtering circuit coupled to a multi-axis sensor device.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于基本上消除地震数据采集期间遇到的地面滚动噪声的自适应滤波方法。 提供了一种用于采集地震数据的装置,其包括耦合到多轴传感器装置的自适应滤波电路。

    Seismic data acquisition apparatus and method
    7.
    发明申请
    Seismic data acquisition apparatus and method 审中-公开
    地震数据采集装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20030128627A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-10

    申请号:US10237469

    申请日:2002-09-09

    CPC classification number: G01V1/22

    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus of acquiring and processing seismic data. One or more controllers are each coupled to seismic sensors and to each other to form a network of data acquisition units. A main controller is coupled to a crossline unit via a cable comprising a synchronizing conductor and one or more power/data conductors. Commands and data are packaged such that multiple routings are possible without affecting final calculations. Each crossline unit is capable of accepting a fiber optic input, a wire input or a combination.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种获取和处理地震数据的方法和装置。 一个或多个控制器各自耦合到地震传感器并且彼此耦合以形成数据采集单元的网络。 主控制器经由包括同步导体和一个或多个电力/数据导体的电缆耦合到交叉线单元。 打包命令和数据,使得可以在不影响最终计算的情况下进行多个路由。 每个十字线单元能够接受光纤输入,线输入或组合。

    Seismic seabed cable with sensor units

    公开(公告)号:US20040013036A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-22

    申请号:US10198534

    申请日:2002-07-18

    CPC classification number: G01V1/201 G01V1/3808

    Abstract: A preferred seismic survey system includes a cable having a sensor unit. The sensor unit includes sensors for detecting acoustical energy (e.g., shear and/or pressure waves) and is disposed in a decoupling device that substantially acoustically uncouples the sensor unit from the cable. One preferred decoupling device includes relatively flexible tension members that isolate the sensor unit from acoustical-energy related movement of the cable. A fastening member, which is optionally formed of vibration absorbing material, affixes the sensor unit to the flexible member. Optionally, a spacer adjusts the resonant frequency of the tension member and a resilient tube encloses the decoupling device. One preferred seismic survey method includes connecting the sensor unit to a cable with a decoupling device that substantially acoustically uncouples the sensor unit from the cable; and positioning a sensor unit on a seabed such that the sensor unit is acoustically coupled to the seabed.

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