公开(公告)号：US20070223307A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11385440

申请日：2006-03-21

申请人： Eskild Storteig ,  Kenneth Welker ,  Martin Howlid ,  Rune Toennessen

发明人： Eskild Storteig ,  Kenneth Welker ,  Martin Howlid ,  Rune Toennessen

IPC分类号： G01V1/38

CPC分类号： G01V1/3861 ,  B63B21/66

摘要： Systems and methods for automatic steering of marine seismic sources are described. One system comprises a marine seismic spread comprising a towing vessel and a seismic source, the seismic source comprising one or more source arrays each having a center of source array, each source array having one or more source strings; a seismic source deployment sub-system on the towing vessel, the sub-system controlled by a controller including a software module, the software module and the deployment sub-system adapted to control an inline distance between one of the centers of source array and a target coordinate. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, allowing 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.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于海洋地震源自动转向的系统和方法。 一个系统包括海洋地震展开，其包括牵引船和震源，所述地震源包括一个或多个源阵列，每个源阵列具有源阵列的中心，每个源阵列具有一个或多个源弦; 牵引船上的地震源部署子系统，由包括软件模块的控制器控制的子系统，软件模块和部署子系统，其适于控制源阵列的一个中心和一个 目标坐标。 要强调的是，该摘要被提供以符合要求摘要的规则，允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定技术公开的主题。 提交它的理解是，它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的范围或含义。

公开(公告)号：US07881152B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US12175939

申请日：2008-07-18

申请人： Eskild Storteig ,  Martin Howlid ,  Rohit Singh

发明人： Eskild Storteig ,  Martin Howlid ,  Rohit Singh

IPC分类号： G01V1/38

CPC分类号： G01V1/3861 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/3817

摘要： A seismic survey system includes a winch having a winch cable coupleable to a source array towable between two deflected lead-ins, a positioning system for determining a current position of the source array and a controller for adjusting the winch to modify the current position of the source array to a desired crossline position. The winches may be attached to the deflected lead-ins or mounted on a tow vessel. The winches exert lateral forces on the source array, derived from the deflected lead-ins, to control the inline position of the source array. A method includes positioning a seismic source array in tow behind a vessel comprises determining a current position of the source array and adjusting a lateral force applied to the source array to move the source array to a desired crossline position. Optionally, by adjusting the gun cable winch, the inline position may be controlled.

摘要翻译： 一种地震测量系统包括绞盘，其具有可耦合到可在两个偏转引线之间拖动的源极阵列的绞盘电缆，用于确定源极阵列的当前位置的定位系统和用于调节绞盘以修改绞盘的当前位置的控制器 源阵列到所需的交叉位置。 绞车可以附接到偏转的引线上或安装在拖船上。 绞盘在源极阵列上施加横向力，源自偏转引线，以控制源阵列的在线位置。 一种方法包括将地震源阵列定位在船舶后面，包括确定源阵列的当前位置并调整施加到源阵列的横向力以将源阵列移动到期望的交叉位置。 可选地，通过调整喷枪缆绳绞盘，可以控制在线位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080279042A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12175939

申请日：2008-07-18

申请人： Eskild Storteig ,  Martin Howlid ,  Rohit Singh

发明人： Eskild Storteig ,  Martin Howlid ,  Rohit Singh

IPC分类号： G01V1/38

CPC分类号： G01V1/3861 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/3817

摘要： A seismic survey system includes a winch having a winch cable coupleable to a source array towable between two deflected lead-ins, a positioning system for determining a current position of the source array and a controller for adjusting the winch to modify the current position of the source array to a desired crossline position. The winches may be attached to the deflected lead-ins or mounted on a tow vessel. The winches exert lateral forces on the source array, derived from the deflected lead-ins, to control the inline position of the source array. A method includes positioning a seismic source array in tow behind a vessel comprises determining a current position of the source array and adjusting a lateral force applied to the source array to move the source array to a desired crossline position. Optionally, by adjusting the gun cable winch, the inline position may be controlled.

摘要翻译： 一种地震测量系统包括绞盘，其具有可耦合到可在两个偏转引线之间拖动的源极阵列的绞盘电缆，用于确定源极阵列的当前位置的定位系统和用于调节绞盘以修改绞盘的当前位置的控制器 源阵列到所需的交叉位置。 绞车可以附接到偏转的引线上或安装在拖船上。 绞盘在源极阵列上施加横向力，源自偏转引线，以控制源阵列的在线位置。 一种方法包括将地震源阵列定位在船舶后面，包括确定源阵列的当前位置并调整施加到源阵列的横向力以将源阵列移动到期望的交叉位置。 可选地，通过调整喷枪缆绳绞盘，可以控制在线位置。

公开(公告)号：US07415936B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US10877823

申请日：2004-06-25

申请人： Eskild Storteig ,  Martin Howlid ,  Rohit Singh

发明人： Eskild Storteig ,  Martin Howlid ,  Rohit Singh

IPC分类号： B63B21/06

CPC分类号： G01V1/3861 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/3817

摘要： A seismic survey system includes a winch having a winch cable coupleable to a source array towable between two deflected lead-ins, a positioning system for determining a current position of the source array and a controller for adjusting the winch to modify the current position of the source array to a desired crossline position. The winches may be attached to the deflected lead-ins or mounted on a tow vessel. The winches exert lateral forces on the source array, derived from the deflected lead-ins, to control the inline position of the source array. A method includes positioning a seismic source array in tow behind a vessel comprises determining a current position of the source array and adjusting a lateral force applied to the source array to move the source array to a desired crossline position. Optionally, by adjusting the gun cable winch, the inline position may be controlled.

摘要翻译： 一种地震测量系统包括绞盘，其具有可耦合到可在两个偏转引线之间拖动的源极阵列的绞盘电缆，用于确定源极阵列的当前位置的定位系统和用于调节绞盘以修改绞盘的当前位置的控制器 源阵列到所需的交叉位置。 绞车可以附接到偏转的引线上或安装在拖船上。 绞盘在源极阵列上施加横向力，源自偏转引线，以控制源阵列的在线位置。 一种方法包括将地震源阵列定位在船舶后面，包括确定源阵列的当前位置并调整施加到源阵列的横向力以将源阵列移动到期望的交叉位置。 可选地，通过调整喷枪缆绳绞盘，可以控制在线位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080175097A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US10877823

申请日：2004-06-25

申请人： Eskild Storteig ,  Martin Howlid ,  Rohit Singh

发明人： Eskild Storteig ,  Martin Howlid ,  Rohit Singh

IPC分类号： G01V1/38

CPC分类号： G01V1/3861 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/3817

摘要： A seismic survey system includes a winch having a winch cable coupleable to a source array towable between two deflected lead-ins, a positioning system for determining a current position of the source array and a controller for adjusting the winch to modify the current position of the source array to a desired crossline position. The winches may be attached to the deflected lead-ins or mounted on a tow vessel. The winches exert lateral forces on the source array, derived from the deflected lead-ins, to control the inline position of the source array. A method includes positioning a seismic source array in tow behind a vessel comprises determining a current position of the source array and adjusting a lateral force applied to the source array to move the source array to a desired crossline position. Optionally, by adjusting the gun cable winch, the inline position may be controlled.

公开(公告)号：US08787111B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13019584

申请日：2011-02-02

申请人： Lars Borgen ,  Martin Howlid

发明人： Lars Borgen ,  Martin Howlid

IPC分类号： G01V1/38

CPC分类号： G01V1/3826 ,  G01V1/3817

摘要： A method and system for deploying seismic tows, such as seismic streamers, from a common carrier rope for conducting marine seismic surveys. The deployment system generally comprises a carrier rope having at least one deflector urging the carrier rope laterally relative to the towing vessel and seismic tows that are independently moveable along the deployed carrier rope to desired locations from which to be deployed. The carrier rope may be deployed from the tow vessel into the water prior to deploying the seismic streamer(s) into the water.

摘要翻译： 一种用于从用于进行海洋地震勘测的普通载体绳索部署地震拖缆（如地震拖缆）的方法和系统。 展开系统通常包括承载绳索，该承载绳索具有至少一个偏转器，该导向器相对于牵引容器横向地推动承载绳索，并且能够沿着所展开的托架绳索独立地移动的地震牵引绳到要展开的所需位置。 在将地震拖缆部署到水中之前，承运人绳索可以从拖船容纳到水中。

公开(公告)号：US20070076524A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11349781

申请日：2006-01-19

申请人： Martin Howlid ,  Leendert Combee ,  Aslaug Melbo ,  Nicolas Goujon

发明人： Martin Howlid ,  Leendert Combee ,  Aslaug Melbo ,  Nicolas Goujon

IPC分类号： G01V1/38

CPC分类号： G01V1/201 ,  G01V2210/1427

摘要： Methods and apparatus for acquiring seismic data using a seabed seismic data cable positioned on a seabed are described, one method including deploying a seabed seismic cable, the cable comprising two or more active sections separated by at least one jumper section; and acquiring seabed seismic data using the seabed seismic cable. Certain methods include analyzing spacing needed between active sensor units in the active sections prior to deploying the seabed seismic cable, and selecting a length of the jumper section based on the analysis. 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. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

摘要翻译： 描述了使用位于海床上的海床地震数据电缆采集地震数据的方法和装置，一种方法包括部署海床地震缆索，所述缆索包括由至少一个跨接部分隔开的两个或多个有效部分; 并使用海床地震电缆获取海底地震数据。 某些方法包括在部署海底地震索之前分析活动部分中的主动传感器单元之间所需的间隔，以及基于分析来选择跳线部分的长度。 要强调的是，该摘要被提供以符合要求摘要的规则，这将允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定技术公开的主题。 提交它的理解是，它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的范围或含义。 37 CFR 1.72（b）。

公开(公告)号：US20060256661A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11128044

申请日：2005-05-12

申请人： Nicolas Goujon ,  Martin Howlid

发明人： Nicolas Goujon ,  Martin Howlid

IPC分类号： G01V1/38

CPC分类号： G01V1/38 ,  G01V2210/1427

摘要： Apparatus and methods for acquiring seismic data using a seabed seismic data cable positioned on a seabed are described, including controlling effect of water flow on the cable during data acquisition using fairing elements, which may be caused to extend from the cable generally transversely as water flows past the cable. Alternate paths for water underneath the cable may also be provided, reducing lift forces on the cable. 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. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

公开(公告)号：US20120195162A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13019584

申请日：2011-02-02

申请人： Lars Borgen ,  Martin Howlid

发明人： Lars Borgen ,  Martin Howlid

IPC分类号： G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/20

CPC分类号： G01V1/3826 ,  G01V1/3817

摘要： A method and system for deploying seismic tows, such as seismic streamers, from a common carrier rope for conducting marine seismic surveys. The deployment system generally comprises a carrier rope having at least one deflector urging the carrier rope laterally relative to the towing vessel and seismic tows that are independently moveable along the deployed carrier rope to desired locations from which to be deployed. The carrier rope may be deployed from the tow vessel into the water prior to deploying the seismic streamer(s) into the water.

摘要翻译： 一种用于从用于进行海洋地震勘测的普通载体绳索部署地震拖缆（如地震拖缆）的方法和系统。 展开系统通常包括承载绳索，该承载绳索具有至少一个偏转器，该导向器相对于牵引容器横向地推动承载绳索，并且能够沿着所展开的托架绳索独立地移动的地震牵引绳到要展开的所需位置。 在将地震拖缆部署到水中之前，承运人绳索可以从拖船容纳到水中。

公开(公告)号：US08008921B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US12174179

申请日：2008-07-16

申请人： David L. Alumbaugh ,  Andrea Zerilli ,  H. Frank Morrison ,  Martin Howlid ,  James P. Brady ,  Leendert Combee ,  Edward Nichols ,  Nestor Cuevas

发明人： David L. Alumbaugh ,  Andrea Zerilli ,  H. Frank Morrison ,  Martin Howlid ,  James P. Brady ,  Leendert Combee ,  Edward Nichols ,  Nestor Cuevas

IPC分类号： G01V3/15

CPC分类号： G01V3/083 ,  Y02A90/344

摘要： A system to perform a marine subterranean survey includes at least one vertical electromagnetic (EM) source and at least one EM receiver to measure a response of a subterranean structure that is responsive to EM signals produced by the vertical EM source. At least one tow cable is used to tow the EM source and EM receiver through a body of water.

摘要翻译： 执行海洋地下勘测的系统包括至少一个垂直电磁（EM）源和至少一个EM接收器，用于测量响应于由垂直EM源产生的EM信号的地下结构的响应。 使用至少一根牵引电缆通过水体拖动EM源和EM接收器。