Tension management control system and methods used with towed marine sensor arrays
    1.
    发明申请
    Tension management control system and methods used with towed marine sensor arrays 有权
    张力管理控制系统和牵引船用传感器阵列使用的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110203509A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-25

    申请号:US12660321

    申请日:2010-02-24

    IPC分类号: B63G8/42

    CPC分类号: G01V1/38

    摘要: A method for towing a sensor streamer array in a body of water includes towing a plurality of sensor streamers behind a vessel in the water, measuring tension at a plurality of positions along the array and determining at least one of an optimum operating speed for the vessel, when the streamers and associated towing equipment have become affected by marine debris so as to require cleaning, and an optimum angle of attack of at least one paravane in the towing equipment.

    摘要翻译: 用于将传感器拖缆阵列牵引在水体中的方法包括在水中的容器后面牵引多个传感器拖缆,测量沿着阵列的多个位置处的张力,并确定容器的最佳操作速度中的至少一个 当拖缆和相关的牵引设备已经受到海洋碎片的影响以便需要清洁时,以及拖曳设备中至少一个paravane的最佳迎角。

    Tension management control system and methods used with towed marine sensor arrays
    2.
    发明授权
    Tension management control system and methods used with towed marine sensor arrays 有权
    张力管理控制系统和牵引船用传感器阵列使用的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08267031B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-18

    申请号:US12660321

    申请日:2010-02-24

    IPC分类号: B63G8/42

    CPC分类号: G01V1/38

    摘要: A method for towing a sensor streamer array in a body of water includes towing a plurality of sensor streamers behind a vessel in the water, measuring tension at a plurality of positions along the array and determining at least one of an optimum operating speed for the vessel, when the streamers and associated towing equipment have become affected by marine debris so as to require cleaning, and an optimum angle of attack of at least one paravane in the towing equipment.

    摘要翻译: 用于将传感器拖缆阵列牵引在水体中的方法包括在水中的容器后面牵引多个传感器拖缆,测量沿着阵列的多个位置处的张力,并确定容器的最佳操作速度中的至少一个 当拖缆和相关的牵引设备已经受到海洋碎片的影响以便需要清洁时,以及拖曳设备中至少一个paravane的最佳迎角。

    Method and system of a compound buoy
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and system of a compound buoy 有权
    复合浮标的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08817574B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-26

    申请号:US13105380

    申请日:2011-05-11

    摘要: A compound buoy. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are buoy systems that include: a surface buoy; a subsurface buoy comprising an elongated outer body; a connector disposed on the lower surface; and a winch having a line, the line coupled between the surface buoy and the subsurface buoy. The buoy system has first configuration in which the upper surface of the subsurface buoy abuts the surface buoy, the abutting relationship held by tension in the line, and the buoy system has a second configuration where a distance between the surface buoy and the subsurface is limited by a length of the line spooled off the winch. In operation, the subsurface buoy supports more of the subsurface load than the surface buoy.

    摘要翻译: 复合浮标 示例性实施例中的至少一些是浮标系统,其包括:表面浮标; 包括细长外壳体的地下浮标; 连接器,设置在下表面上; 一根绞线有一条线,该线连在表面浮标和地下浮标之间。 浮标系统具有第一构造,其中地下浮标的上表面邻接表面浮标,由该线中的张力保持的邻接关系,并且浮标系统具有第二构造,其中表面浮标和地下面之间的距离受到限制 通过一段长度的线从卷扬机上脱落。 在运行中,地下浮标比地面浮标支撑更多的地下载荷。

    Coaxial support structure for towed marine seismic source arrays
    4.
    发明授权
    Coaxial support structure for towed marine seismic source arrays 有权
    拖曳海洋地震源阵列的同轴支撑结构

    公开(公告)号:US08654605B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-18

    申请号:US12800565

    申请日:2010-05-18

    IPC分类号: G01V1/38

    CPC分类号: G01V1/3808

    摘要: A seismic source array includes at least one float. A plurality of rigid conduit sections each includes a bracket for suspension from the float at a selected depth in a body of water and configured to suspend a seismic energy source therefrom. At least one bend strain relief is coupled between adjacent rigid conduit sections. Each bend strain relief includes a coupling at each longitudinal end. Each bend strain relief includes woven fiber molded into flexible plastic for transmitting axial loading while absorbing bending and torsional stress. A seismic energy source is suspended from each bracket. Lines for operating the seismic energy sources pass through the rigid conduit sections and the at least one bending strain relief.

    摘要翻译: 地震源阵列包括至少一个浮子。 多个刚性导管部分各自包括用于在水体中的选定深度处从浮子悬挂并构造成从其悬挂地震能量源的支架。 至少一个弯曲应变消除件在相邻的刚性导管部分之间联接。 每个弯曲应变消除件在每个纵向端部包括联接器。 每个弯曲应变消除包括模制成柔性塑料的机织纤维,用于传递轴向载荷,同时吸收弯曲和扭转应力。 每个支架悬挂一个地震能量源。 用于操作地震能量源的线路穿过刚性导管段和至少一个弯曲应变消除。

    BUOY FOR MARINE SURVEYS
    5.
    发明申请
    BUOY FOR MARINE SURVEYS 有权
    海上调查

    公开(公告)号:US20120275265A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-01

    申请号:US13095395

    申请日:2011-04-27

    IPC分类号: G01V1/38 B63B22/18 B63B22/00

    CPC分类号: G01V1/3817 B63B27/146

    摘要: Buoy for marine surveys. At least some of the illustrated embodiments are a buoy including an elongated main body and a mast system coupled to the elongated main body. The mast system includes: a forward mast; an aft mast; a spanning portion coupled between a distal end of the forward mast and a distal end of the aft mast; and an aperture defined at least in part by the main body, forward mast, aft mast, and spanning portion. The buoy is configured to float in water such that the water level intersects the forward mast and aft mast, the elongated body is submerged, and the spanning portion resides above the water level.

    摘要翻译: 浮标用于海洋勘测。 所示实施例中的至少一些是包括细长主体和联接到细长主体的桅杆系统的浮标。 桅杆系统包括:前桅杆; 后桅杆 连接在所述前桅杆的远端和所述后桅杆的远端之间的跨越部分; 以及至少部分地由主体,前桅杆,后桅杆和跨越部分限定的孔。 浮标被配置成浮在水中,使得水位与前桅杆和后桅杆相交,细长主体被淹没,并且跨越部分位于水平面之上。

    Depth steerable seismic source array
    6.
    发明授权
    Depth steerable seismic source array 有权
    深度可控震源阵列

    公开(公告)号:US08570829B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-29

    申请号:US12655062

    申请日:2009-12-22

    IPC分类号: G01V1/38 G01V1/137

    摘要: A steerable seismic energy source includes at least one float. The floatation device includes a device for changing buoyancy thereof. A frame is coupled to the at least one float. At least one seismic energy source is suspended from the frame. At least one steering device is coupled to the floatation device or the frame. The at least one steering device includes at least one control surface and a control surface actuator coupled to the control surface. The actuator is configured to rotate the control surface to generate hydrodynamic lift at least in a vertical direction.

    摘要翻译: 可操纵的地震能量源包括至少一个浮子。 漂浮装置包括用于改变其浮力的装置。 框架耦合到至少一个浮子。 至少一个地震能量源从框架悬挂下来。 至少一个转向装置联接到浮动装置或框架。 至少一个转向装置包括至少一个控制表面和耦合到控制表面的控制表面致动器。 致动器构造成旋转控制表面以至少在垂直方向产生流体动力升力。

    Directionally and depth steerable seismic source array
    7.
    发明申请
    Directionally and depth steerable seismic source array 有权
    定向和深度可控地震源阵列

    公开(公告)号:US20110149681A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-23

    申请号:US12655062

    申请日:2009-12-22

    IPC分类号: G01V1/38

    摘要: A steerable seismic energy source includes at least one float. The floatation device includes a device for changing buoyancy thereof. A frame is coupled to the at least one float. At least one seismic energy source is suspended from the frame. At least one steering device is coupled to the floatation device or the frame. The at least one steering device includes at least one control surface and a control surface actuator coupled to the control surface. The actuator is configured to rotate the control surface to generate hydrodynamic lift at least in a vertical direction.

    摘要翻译: 可操纵的地震能量源包括至少一个浮子。 漂浮装置包括用于改变其浮力的装置。 框架耦合到至少一个浮子。 至少一个地震能量源从框架悬挂下来。 至少一个转向装置联接到浮动装置或框架。 至少一个转向装置包括至少一个控制表面和耦合到控制表面的控制表面致动器。 致动器构造成旋转控制表面以至少在垂直方向产生流体动力升力。

    Buoy for marine surveys
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09638817B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-02

    申请号:US13095395

    申请日:2011-04-27

    IPC分类号: B63B51/04 G01V1/38 B63B27/14

    CPC分类号: G01V1/3817 B63B27/146

    摘要: Buoy for marine surveys. At least some of the illustrated embodiments are a buoy including an elongated main body and a mast system coupled to the elongated main body. The mast system includes: a forward mast; an aft mast; a spanning portion coupled between a distal end of the forward mast and a distal end of the aft mast; and an aperture defined at least in part by the main body, forward mast, aft mast, and spanning portion. The buoy is configured to float in water such that the water level intersects the forward mast and aft mast, the elongated body is submerged, and the spanning portion resides above the water level.

    METHOD AND SYSTEM OF A COMPOUND BUOY
    9.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM OF A COMPOUND BUOY 有权
    化合物的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120287751A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-15

    申请号:US13105380

    申请日:2011-05-11

    IPC分类号: G01V1/38 B63B22/18

    摘要: A compound buoy. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are buoy systems that include: a surface buoy; a subsurface buoy comprising an elongated outer body; a connector disposed on the lower surface; and a winch having a line, the line coupled between the surface buoy and the subsurface buoy. The buoy system has first configuration in which the upper surface of the subsurface buoy abuts the surface buoy, the abutting relationship held by tension in the line, and the buoy system has a second configuration where a distance between the surface buoy and the subsurface is limited by a length of the line spooled off the winch. In operation, the subsurface buoy supports more of the subsurface load than the surface buoy.

    摘要翻译: 复合浮标 示例性实施例中的至少一些是浮标系统,其包括:表面浮标; 包括细长外壳体的地下浮标; 连接器,设置在下表面上; 一根绞线有一条线,该线连在表面浮标和地下浮标之间。 浮标系统具有第一构造,其中地下浮标的上表面邻接表面浮标,由该线中的张力保持的邻接关系,并且浮标系统具有第二构造,其中表面浮标和地下面之间的距离受到限制 通过一段长度的线从卷扬机上脱落。 在运行中,地下浮标比地面浮标支撑更多的地下载荷。

    Coaxial support structure for towed marine seismic source arrays
    10.
    发明申请
    Coaxial support structure for towed marine seismic source arrays 有权
    拖曳海洋地震源阵列的同轴支撑结构

    公开(公告)号:US20110286303A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-24

    申请号:US12800565

    申请日:2010-05-18

    IPC分类号: G01V1/38

    CPC分类号: G01V1/3808

    摘要: A seismic source array includes at least one float. A plurality of rigid conduit sections each includes a bracket for suspension from the float at a selected depth in a body of water and configured to suspend a seismic energy source therefrom. At least one bend strain relief is coupled between adjacent rigid conduit sections. Each bend strain relief includes a coupling at each longitudinal end. Each bend strain relief includes woven fiber molded into flexible plastic for transmitting axial loading while absorbing bending and torsional stress. A seismic energy source is suspended from each bracket. Lines for operating the seismic energy sources pass through the rigid conduit sections and the at least one bending strain relief.

    摘要翻译: 地震源阵列包括至少一个浮子。 多个刚性导管部分各自包括支架,用于在水体中的选定深度处从浮子悬挂并且构造成从其中悬挂地震能量源。 至少一个弯曲应变消除件在相邻的刚性导管部分之间联接。 每个弯曲应变消除件在每个纵向端部包括联接器。 每个弯曲应变消除包括模制成柔性塑料的机织纤维,用于传递轴向载荷,同时吸收弯曲和扭转应力。 每个支架悬挂一个地震能量源。 用于操作地震能量源的线路穿过刚性导管段和至少一个弯曲应变消除。