Abstract:
A technique includes receiving first data indicative of a pressure measurement and measurements of components of a particle motion vector acquired by sensors disposed on at least one cable; and processing the first data to generate second data indicative of a constructed an in-line component of the particle motion vector. The technique includes processing the first and second data in a geophysical processing operation that relies on at least three components of the particle motion vector.
Abstract:
Measurement data is received from first and second seismic sensors, where the first and second seismic sensors are oriented in opposite directions. Each of the first and second seismic sensors has a sensing element responsive to pressure and particle motion. The signals can be combined to remove the particle motion component of the measurement data and obtain pressure-only data. Alternatively, the signals can be combined to deghost the received measurement data.
Abstract:
A marine seismic exploration device includes a vessel; a sensor device on the vessel that senses movement of the vessel; a connection device that comprises an electric motor; a controller that communicates with the sensor device and the motor; and a seismic sensor connected with the connection device. The connection device has at least a first position where the connection device extends a first length and a second position where the connection device extends a second length, wherein the second length is longer than the first length. The controller is programmed to compensate for the movement of the vessel detected by the sensor by moving the connection device between positions to control the length that the connection device extends.
Abstract:
A technique includes disposing a particle motion sensor on a spread of at least one streamer and using the particle motion sensor to acquire a measurement of a signal, which is transmitted from an acoustic transmitter. The technique includes determining a heading of the particle motion sensor based at least in part on the measurement.
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:
To control a seismic source having plural seismic source elements, a three-dimensional geometric shape of the plural seismic source elements is determined. Timings of activation of the plural seismic source elements is adjusted according to the determined three-dimensional geometric shape.
Abstract:
A technique includes obtaining different sets of data, which are provided by seismic sensors that share a tow line in common. Each data set is associated with a different spatial sampling interval. The technique includes processing the different sets of data to generate a signal that is indicative of a seismic event that is detected by the set of towed seismic sensors. The processing includes using the different spatial sampling intervals to at least partially eliminate vibration noise from the signal.
Abstract:
A method for computing a pressure signal gradient. The method includes recording a plurality of pressure signals at least one of a first receiver and a second receiver. The first receiver and the second receiver are disposed within a cluster. The method further includes recording a plurality of pressure signals at the second receiver; computing a calibration filter for removing the difference in distortions between the pressure signals recorded at the first receiver and the pressure signals recorded at the second receiver; and computing the pressure signal gradient between the pressure signals recorded at the first receiver and the pressure signals recorded at the second receiver using the calibration filter.
Abstract:
A seismic cable (110) and a method for assembling such a seismic cable are disclosed. The seismic cable (110) includes a support cable (205) and a signal cable (210) attached to the support cable (205) at a plurality of points spaced along the length of the signal cable (210). The seismic cable (110) also includes at least one sensor module (220) disposed on the signal cable (210). The method includes attaching a support cable (205) to a signal cable (210) at a plurality of points spaced along the length thereof.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for acquiring seismic data using a seabed seismic data cable positioned on a seabed are described, including correcting for the effect of one or more sensor non-linear motions, which improves accuracy of seismic data. One or multiple non-linear movements of the sensor may be corrected for. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.