Abstract:
Marine geophysical surveys with distributed seismic sources. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including performing a marine geophysical survey by: towing a plurality of high-frequency sources spread along a width of an array of sensors, the high-frequency sources having a first source density with respect to the width; and towing a plurality of mid-frequency sources spread along the width, the mid-frequency sources have a second source density with respect to the width, the second source density lower than the first source density; and towing a low-frequency source along the width; activating the high-frequency, mid-frequency, and low-frequency sources.
Abstract:
A system may include a conduit coupled between a marine seismic source and a gas reservoir external to the seismic source. The conduit may have at least one adjustable dimension for changing a resonance frequency of the system. The system may be utilized in a method of marine seismic surveying.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and systems for using tension feedback from steerable deflectors. In one example, a method may comprise: towing sensors streamers in a body of water from a survey vessel, wherein each of the sensor streamers comprises geophysical sensors at spaced apart locations; towing steerable deflectors in the body of water from the survey vessel, wherein the steerable deflectors are used to provide a lateral component of force to the sensors streamers as the steerable deflectors are towed through the body of water; turning the survey vessel; measuring tension at the steerable deflectors during the step of turning the survey vessel; and in response to the step of measuring tension, determining at least one of a reduced vessel operating speed, an increased vessel operating speed, a reduced angle of attack for at least one of the steerable deflectors, an increased angle of attack for at least one of the steerable, an increased vessel turn radius, or a decreased vessel turn radius.
Abstract:
Embodiments relate generally to marine geophysical surveying. More particularly, embodiments relate to a wax application system for application of a wax coating to a surface of a streamer. An embodiment may comprise a marine geophysical survey system. The marine geophysical survey system may comprise a streamer and a wax application system operable to receive the streamer on deployment and apply a wax coating to the streamer as the streamer is being deployed from a survey vessel into a body of water.
Abstract:
Marine geophysical surveys with distributed seismic sources. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including performing a marine geophysical survey by: towing a plurality of high-frequency sources spread along a width of an array of sensors, the high-frequency sources having a first source density with respect to the width; and towing a plurality of mid-frequency sources spread along the width, the mid-frequency sources have a second source density with respect to the width, the second source density lower than the first source density; and towing a low-frequency source along the width; activating the high-frequency, mid-frequency, and low-frequency sources.
Abstract:
A system may include a conduit coupled between a marine seismic source and a gas reservoir external to the seismic source. The conduit may have at least one adjustable dimension for changing a resonance frequency of the system. The system may be utilized in a method of marine seismic surveying.
Abstract:
Embodiments generally relates to marine geophysical surveying. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to treatment of geophysical equipment with medetomidine compounds for reduction of marine growth. A method may comprise combining at least a medetomidine compound and a wax to form a mixture; and forming an outer layer disposed on a marine geophysical equipment, wherein the outer layer comprises the mixture of the medetomidine compound and the wax.
Abstract:
Embodiments relate generally to marine geophysical surveying. More particularly, embodiments relate to a wax application system for application of a wax coating to a surface of a streamer. An embodiment may comprise a marine geophysical survey system. The marine geophysical survey system may comprise a streamer and a wax application system operable to receive the streamer on deployment and apply a wax coating to the streamer as the streamer is being deployed from a survey vessel into a body of water.
Abstract:
Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to motion compensation between water-borne objects, and, more particularly, to synchronizing motion between a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and a docking station of a launch and recovery system (LARS). An exemplary method includes receiving a measurement corresponding to a particle motion in water surrounding an ROV and synchronizing motion of a docking station with a motion of the ROV based at least in part on the measurement corresponding to the particle motion.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and systems for using tension feedback from steerable deflectors to adjust vessel turn time. In one example, a maximum tension for a second steerable first towed on a first side of the survey vessel may be determined. A radius of a turn of the vessel at a preselected speed may further be selected such that the tension on the first steerable deflector is less than the maximum tension. The vessel may be turned while moving at the preselected speed, wherein the turning of the vessel has the selected radius. Tension may be measured on the first steerable deflector during the step of turning the vessel.