公开(公告)号：US6011752A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US128336

申请日：1998-08-03

Applicant: Loran D. Ambs ,  Ronald E. Chambers

Inventor： Loran D. Ambs ,  Ronald E. Chambers

IPC: G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/3826

Abstract: A seismic streamer position control module has been invented having a body with a first end and a second end and a bore therethrough from the first end to the second end for receiving a seismic streamer therethrough, at least one control surface, and at least one recess in which is initially disposed the at least one control surface, the at least one control surface movably connected to the body for movement from and into the at least one recess and for movement, when extended from the body, for attitude adjustment. In one aspect the seismic streamer position control module body has tapered ends.

Abstract translation: 已经发明了一种具有第一端和第二端的主体的地震拖缆位置控制模块，以及从第一端到第二端的穿过其的孔，用于接收穿过其中的地震拖缆，至少一个控制表面和至少一个凹部 其中，其中最初设置有至少一个控制表面，所述至少一个控制表面可移动地连接到所述主体，用于从所述主体移动并进入所述至少一个凹部，并且当从所述主体延伸时用于姿态调整。 在一个方面，地震拖缆位置控制模块主体具有锥形端部。

公开(公告)号：US06657921B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US09584439

申请日：2000-05-31

Applicant: Loran D. Ambs

Inventor： Loran D. Ambs

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: A system for collecting seismic data from geologic formations underlying water. A plurality of hydrodynamic housings are deployable in the water and are permitted to descend at a fast rate through the water until the housings contact the geologic formations. A controller engaged with each housing reconfigures the housing to enhance contact between the housing and the geologic formations and to reduce impact of ocean currents acting against the housing. A marine seismic sensor is engaged with each housing to detect seismic data and to sensor orientation. Each housing can be disconnected from the associated marine seismic sensor to facilitate retrieval of the seismic sensors to the water surface.

Abstract translation: 用于从水下地质构造采集地震数据的系统。 多个流体动力外壳可部署在水中，并允许以较快的速度通过水下降，直到外壳接触到地质层。 与每个壳体接合的控制器重新配置壳体以增强壳体与地质层之间的接触并减少作用在壳体上的洋流的影响。 海洋地震传感器与每个壳体接合以检测地震数据和传感器取向。 每个壳体可以与相关联的海洋地震传感器断开连接，以便将地震传感器回收到水面。

公开(公告)号：US06590831B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09433666

申请日：1999-11-04

Applicant: Colin M. Bennett ,  Loran D. Ambs ,  Mark Zajac

Inventor： Colin M. Bennett ,  Loran D. Ambs ,  Mark Zajac

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/3808

Abstract: A system and method for coordinating the operation of multiple manned, remotely operated or autonomous marine vessels engaged in marine seismic data acquisition to direct cooperating vessels from one point to the next while minimizing deviations in the desired spatial configuration of assets, risk to vessels and seismic assets, and personnel and to obtain optimal midpoint coverage by evaluating inputs from subsystems providing positioning information for cooperating vessels, prospect coverage, vessel capabilities, environmental information, and navigation hazards.

Abstract translation: 一种用于协调从事海洋地震数据采集的多艘载人，远程操作或自主海洋船舶的运行的系统和方法，用于将合作船舶从一个点到下一个点直接相连，同时最小化资产的期望空间配置的偏差，船舶和地震的风险 资产和人员，并通过评估提供合作船舶定位信息的子系统的投入，潜在客户覆盖率，船舶能力，环境信息和导航危害来获得最佳中点覆盖。

公开(公告)号：US6076630A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US244853

申请日：1999-02-04

Applicant: Loran D. Ambs

Inventor： Loran D. Ambs

IPC: G01V1/145 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G10K9/12 ,  G01V1/00

CPC classification number: G10K9/121 ,  G01V1/145 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: A marine seismic source for generating acoustic source energy. A housing has a continuous exterior perimeter which is moveable to displace water. Movement of the housing can be accomplished by providing alternating convex and concave exterior surfaces connected with inflection points. The composite shape provides movement inwardly or outwardly, and can be moved with different types of actuators. Piezoelectric elements can be activated to move the housing surfaces and to change the internal housing volume. The resulting pressure pulse provides acoustic source energy useful for the evaluation of subterranean geologic formations and for other purposes.

Abstract translation: 用于产生声源能的海洋地震源。 壳体具有连续的外周边，可移动以移动水。 可以通过提供与拐点连接的交替的凸和凹外表面来实现壳体的移动。 复合形状向内或向外提供移动，并且可以用不同类型的致动器移动。 可以激活压电元件以移动壳体表面并改变内部壳体体积。 所得到的压力脉冲提供了用于评估地下地质构造和其他目的的声源能量。

公开(公告)号：US06556510B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US09727273

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: Loran D. Ambs

Inventor： Loran D. Ambs

IPC: G01V100

CPC classification number: G01V1/006 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: A system and method for generating acoustic source energy in marine seismic operations. A plurality of acoustic energy sources are integrated within seismic streamers to facilitate deployment, power distribution and signal communication. The acoustic energy sources can comprise slotted cylinders activatable with piezoelectric elements. By providing an array of lightweight, energy efficient acoustic energy sources throughout a seismic receiver array, both zero-offset and far-offset reflection data can be recorded. The acoustic energy discharge can be swept over a time interval, or steered in a selected pattern throughout the array, to significantly reduce the impulse energy released into the water. The reflected signals can be compressed back into an impulse for subsequent data processing. Bi-static reflections can be generated simultaneously with the zero-offset source-receiver locations to improve the vertical and horizontal resolution of data.

公开(公告)号：US6000479A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-14

申请号：US14349

申请日：1998-01-27

Applicant: Loran D. Ambs

Inventor： Loran D. Ambs

IPC: E21B7/00 ,  E21C37/16

CPC classification number: E21C37/16 ,  E21B7/007

Abstract: A system for drilling a slender borehole through geologic formations. The system comprises a hollow drill pipe having a drill bit for maintaining gauge of the borehole. A pulsed generator such as a homopolar generator provides the power for operating a downhole rail gun. One or more projectiles are accelerated by the rail gun to impact the geologic formations and to extend the borehole length. A plasma generating material is attached to the projectiles to generate a plasma for accelerating the projectiles, and the projectiles can include a secondary explosive for impacting the geologic formations. A controller controls the operation of the rail gun in cooperation with the drill rate to provide interactive control over the firing rate and energy of projectiles impacting the geologic formations.

Abstract translation: 用于通过地质构造钻一个细长钻孔的系统。 该系统包括具有用于维持井眼的量规的钻头的空心钻杆。 诸如同极发电机的脉冲发生器提供用于操作井下导轨枪的动力。 轨道枪加速了一个或多个弹丸，以冲击地质构造并延长钻孔长度。 将等离子体产生材料附接到射弹以产生用于加速射弹的等离子体，并且射弹可以包括用于冲击地质构造的次级炸药。 控制器根据钻速控制轨道枪的运行，以提供对影响地质构造的射弹的发射速率和能量的交互控制。

公开(公告)号：US5969297A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-19

申请号：US14350

申请日：1998-01-27

Applicant: Loran D. Ambs

Inventor： Loran D. Ambs

IPC: G01V1/02 ,  G01V1/155

CPC classification number: G01V1/02 ,  G01V1/155

Abstract: An apparatus for generating signals and energy for transmission to a large mass. The apparatus incorporates a pulsed generator such as a compensated pulsed alternator for storing and for discharging large amounts of energy in a controlled manner for transmission through a vibrator or similar electromechanical device. In the field of seismic exploration, the apparatus discharges seismic source energy into a land mass or water to generate seismic waves which are reflected from the interface between subsurface geologic formations. The pulsed generator permits the seismic source energy to be discharged in a controlled manner to shape the energy signal, and permits large quantities of energy to be discharged to increase the penetration depth and strength of the reflected signals.

Abstract translation: 用于产生用于传输到大质量的信号和能量的装置。 该装置包括脉冲发生器，例如补偿脉冲交流发电机，用于以受控的方式存储和释放大量的能量以通过振动器或类似的机电装置传输。 在地震勘探领域，设备将地震源能量排放到陆地或水中，产生从地下地质构造界面反射的地震波。 脉冲发生器允许以受控的方式排放地震源能量以形成能量信号，并允许排出大量的能量以增加反射信号的穿透深度和强度。

公开(公告)号：US06552961B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-22

申请号：US09643545

申请日：2000-08-22

Applicant: Douglas L. Bremner ,  Loran D. Ambs

Inventor： Douglas L. Bremner ,  Loran D. Ambs

IPC: G01V104

CPC classification number: G01V1/04 ,  Y02A90/36

Abstract: A system for detecting source acoustic energy in seismic operations. The system is operable on land and in marine applications. On land, a piezoelectric film is positioned between a vibrator or other source baseplate and the soil. Compression of the piezoelectric film generates an electrical signal proportional to the total ground force, including force due to flexural or resonance of source components, exerted by the seismic source. In marine applications, a source displaces water to produce a pressure pulse in the water, and a piezoelectric film detects the resulting pressure pulse and the flexural movement of the source to produce an electrical signal proportional to the movement of the active component.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测地震作用中的源声能的系统。 该系统可在陆地和海洋应用中操作。 在地面上，压电薄膜位于振动器或其他源底板和土壤之间。 压电膜产生与总地面力成比例的电信号，包括由地震源施加的源部件的弯曲或共振所产生的力。 在海洋应用中，源置换水以在水中产生压力脉冲，并且压电膜检测所产生的压力脉冲和源的弯曲运动，以产生与活性组分的运动成比例的电信号。

公开(公告)号：US06533627B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09965308

申请日：2001-09-27

Applicant: Loran D. Ambs

Inventor： Loran D. Ambs

IPC: B63B2200

CPC classification number: G01V1/3826 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G01V2001/207

Abstract: The present invention relates generally a method and apparatus for adjusting the buoyancy of towed seismic arrays comprising a plurality of streamers and specifically to the dynamic buoyancy control of the buoyancy of a towed array of streamers by means of applying current to electroactive polymers (EAP) incorporated within the towed array of seismic streamers. The bulk density of the streamer array is electrically altered to accomplish neutral buoyancy for a towed array of streamers within the full range of water-densities from fresh to extremely dense seawater.

Abstract translation: 本发明总体上涉及一种用于调节牵引地震阵列的浮力的方法和装置，其包括多个拖缆，并且具体涉及通过将电流施加于电活性聚合物（EAP）并结合到拖缆阵列的浮力的动态浮力控制 在拖曳的地震拖缆阵列之内。 流光阵列的体积密度电气改变，以在从新鲜到极度密集的海水的全部水密度范围内为牵引的拖缆阵列实现中性浮力。

公开(公告)号：US06285956B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-04

申请号：US09304506

申请日：1999-05-03

Applicant: Colin Bennett ,  Loran D. Ambs

Inventor： Colin Bennett ,  Loran D. Ambs

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  Y02A90/36

Abstract: A method for moving seismic streamers or acoustic energy sources through water in marine geophysical operations. The equipment can be deployed or retrieved from one or more vessels, and two or more tow vehicles maneuver seismic streamers through the water independently of a seismic vessel. Manned or unmanned tow vehicles can tow the streamers ahead of, behind, or to the side of a seismic vessel, or can form an array independent of the seismic vessel. Tow vehicles can be located at both ends to change the tow direction. The invention is particularly useful in customizing an array configuration, in reorienting the array at the end of each survey line, and permits deployment of receivers and sources in different combinations. By decoupling the tow vehicles and streamers from the source vessel, turning time at the survey region borders and the possibility of streamer entanglement is significantly reduced.

Abstract translation: 在海洋地球物理作业中通过水移动地震拖缆或声能源的方法。 设备可以从一个或多个船只部署或取回，两个或多个拖车可以独立于地震船只操纵地震拖缆通过水。 载人或无人拖曳的拖车可以在地震船的前方或后方拖曳拖缆，或者可以独立于地震船形成阵列。 牵引车辆可以位于两端以改变拖车方向。 本发明特别可用于定制阵列配置，在每个测量线的末端重新定向阵列，并允许以不同组合部署接收器和源。 通过将牵引车辆和拖缆与源船脱钩，在调查区域边界处转弯时间，并且流光线缠结的可能性显着降低。