Flat contact quick connect connection for an autonomous seismic node

    公开(公告)号:US10345462B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-09

    申请号:US15165780

    申请日:2016-05-26

    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for data and/or power transfer to and from an ocean bottom seismic node are described. In an embodiment, an autonomous seismic node is configured with a bulkhead connector assembly that may be coupled to a plug assembly for data and/or power transfer and a pressure cap assembly when utilized subsea. A plurality of pins may be located on the bulkhead assembly in a substantially flat contact surface to obtain an external electrical connection to the node. The pins on the bulkhead assembly may form a flat circuit with an external device, such as a plug assembly or pressure cap assembly. One or more external devices may be coupled to the pressure cap assembly and/or bulkhead connector for increased functionality to the node. A quick release assembly and/or locking ring may be utilized to fasten any external device to the bulkhead connector assembly.

    Seismic autonomous underwater vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US10322783B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-18

    申请号:US15292816

    申请日:2016-10-13

    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the deployment of a plurality of seismic autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) on or near the seabed. In one embodiment, the AUV comprises a buoyant body coupled to a pressure vessel that contains substantially all of the AUV's electronic components. The pressure vessel may comprise a plurality of composite components coupled together by a metallic ring to provide a substantially cylindrical shape to the pressure vessel. The AUV body provides lift to the AUV during lateral movement and compensates for an overall negative buoyancy of the AUV. The AUV may include a plurality of thrusters for propulsion. A vertical thruster may be used to create an upwards attack angle during takeoff and to maintain depth and orientation during flight. During normal flight operations, the AUV is configured to travel horizontally and vertically in a body of water by using only the horizontal thrusters.

    Deployment and retrieval of seismic autonomous underwater vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US10099760B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-16

    申请号:US15874270

    申请日:2018-01-18

    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the deployment of a plurality of autonomous underwater seismic vehicles (AUVs) on or near the seabed based on acoustic communications with an underwater vehicle, such as a remotely operated vehicle. In an embodiment, the underwater vehicle is lowered from a surface vessel along with a subsea station with a plurality of AUVs. The AUVs are configured to acoustically communicate with the underwater vehicle or a second surface vessel for deployment and retrieval operations. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is configured to instruct the AUVs to leave the subsea station or underwater vehicle and to travel to their intended seabed destination. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is also configured to selectively instruct the AUVs to leave the seabed and return to a seabed location and/or a subsea station for retrieval.

    FULLY CONTAINERIZED DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS SEISMIC NODES
    5.
    发明申请
    FULLY CONTAINERIZED DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS SEISMIC NODES 有权
    用于自动地震数据的完全集中的部署系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160041285A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14821492

    申请日:2015-08-07

    Abstract: Containerized handling, deployment, and retrieval systems for deploying and retrieving a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a marine vessel are presented. The handling system may comprise a deployment system and a node storage and service system fully contained within a plurality of CSC approved ISO containers. Each of the components of the handling system may be located in a CSC approved ISO container for storage, operation, and transport. In one embodiment, the node deployment system is configured to retrieve and deploy autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a vessel. In one embodiment, the node storage and service system is configured to transfer nodes to and from the node deployment system for storage and servicing.

    Abstract translation: 提出了用于从海洋船的后甲板部署和检索多个自主地震节点的集装箱化处理,部署和检索系统。 处理系统可以包括部署系统和完全包含在多个CSC认可的ISO容器内的节点存储和服务系统。 处理系统的每个组件可以位于用于存储,操作和运输的经CSC认可的ISO容器中。 在一个实施例中,节点部署系统被配置为从船的后甲板检索和部署自主的地震节点。 在一个实施例中,节点存储和服务系统被配置为向节点部署系统和从节点部署系统传送节点用于存储和维护。

    OVERBOARD SYSTEM FOR DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL OF AUTONOMOUS SEISMIC NODES
    6.
    发明申请
    OVERBOARD SYSTEM FOR DEPLOYMENT AND RETRIEVAL OF AUTONOMOUS SEISMIC NODES 有权
    自动地震记录的部署和检索系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160041283A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14820285

    申请日:2015-08-06

    CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 B63B35/04 G01V1/3843

    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for deploying and retrieving a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a marine vessel using an overboard node deployment and retrieval system are presented. The overboard system may comprise one or more overboard wheels that are actively powered to move in response to changes in movement of the deployed cable. The overboard system may comprise a first overboard wheel with a plurality of rollers and a second overboard wheel configured to detect movement and/or changes in a position of the deployment line. The overboard system may be configured to move the first overboard wheel in response to movement of the second overboard wheel. In addition, the first overboard wheel may comprise at least one opening or pocket configured to hold a node while the node passes across the wheel. Other seismic devices may also pass through the overboard system, such as transponders and weights attached to the deployment cable.

    Abstract translation: 提出了使用超板节点部署和检索系统从海洋船舶后甲板部署和检索多个自主地震节点的系统和方法的实施例。 舷外系统可以包括一个或多个舷外轮,其被主动地动力以响应于展开的电缆的移动的变化而移动。 舷外系统可以包括具有多个辊的第一舷外轮和被配置成检测部署线的位置的移动和/或变化的第二舷外轮。 舷外系统可以被配置为响应于第二舷外轮的移动而移动第一舷外车轮。 此外,第一舷外轮可以包括构造成在节点穿过车轮时保持节点的至少一个开口或口袋。 其他地震装置也可以通过舷外系统,例如连接到展开电缆的应答器和重物。

    AUTONOMOUS SEISMIC NODE HANDLING AND STORAGE SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    AUTONOMOUS SEISMIC NODE HANDLING AND STORAGE SYSTEM 有权
    自动地震处理和存储系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150331130A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-19

    申请号:US14711262

    申请日:2015-05-13

    CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 G01V1/3843

    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for storing and handling a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes are presented. The node handling and storage system may be coupled to a node deployment system that deploys and/or retrieves nodes from water from the back deck of a marine vessel. One embodiment of the node handling and storage system includes a plurality of portable containers that may be assembled in a variety of configurations based on the vessel and survey requirements. The containers are coupled to an autonomous or semi-autonomous node conveyor and/or transport system that moves the nodes between and within the containers for node cleaning, downloading, charging, servicing, and storage. The conveyor system may include a plurality of different transport devices and/or systems, such as rotatable conveyors, lateral conveyors, lift mechanisms, and elevators.

    Abstract translation: 提出了用于存储和处理多个自主地震节点的系统和方法的实施例。 节点处理和存储系统可以耦合到节点部署系统,其从海洋船的后甲板的水部署和/或检索节点。 节点处理和存储系统的一个实施例包括可以基于船舶和勘测要求以各种配置组装的多个便携式容器。 容器耦合到自动或半自主节点输送机和/或运输系统,其将节点移动到容器内部和内部,用于节点清洁,下载,充电,维修和存储。 输送系统可以包括多个不同的输送装置和/或系统,例如可旋转输送机,侧向输送机,升降机构和电梯。

    Flat contact quick connect connection for an autonomous seismic node

    公开(公告)号:US11525932B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-13

    申请号:US16424181

    申请日:2019-05-28

    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for data and/or power transfer to and from an ocean bottom seismic node are described. In an embodiment, an autonomous seismic node is configured with a bulkhead connector assembly that may be coupled to a plug assembly for data and/or power transfer and a pressure cap assembly when utilized subsea. A plurality of pins may be located on the bulkhead assembly in a substantially flat contact surface to obtain an external electrical connection to the node. The pins on the bulkhead assembly may form a flat circuit with an external device, such as a plug assembly or pressure cap assembly. One or more external devices may be coupled to the pressure cap assembly and/or bulkhead connector for increased functionality to the node. A quick release assembly and/or locking ring may be utilized to fasten any external device to the bulkhead connector assembly.

    Deployment and retrieval of seismic autonomous underwater vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US11059552B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-13

    申请号:US16129511

    申请日:2018-09-12

    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the deployment of a plurality of autonomous underwater seismic vehicles (AUVs) on or near the seabed based on acoustic communications with an underwater vehicle, such as a remotely operated vehicle. In an embodiment, the underwater vehicle is lowered from a surface vessel along with a subsea station with a plurality of AUVs. The AUVs are configured to acoustically communicate with the underwater vehicle or a second surface vessel for deployment and retrieval operations. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is configured to instruct the AUVs to leave the subsea station or underwater vehicle and to travel to their intended seabed destination. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is also configured to selectively instruct the AUVs to leave the seabed and return to a seabed location and/or a subsea station for retrieval.

    Overboard system for deployment and retrieval of autonomous seismic nodes

    公开(公告)号:US09995836B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-12

    申请号:US15290533

    申请日:2016-10-11

    CPC classification number: G01V1/3852 B63B35/04 G01V1/3843

    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for deploying and retrieving a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes from the back deck of a marine vessel using an overboard node deployment and retrieval system are presented. The overboard system may comprise one or more overboard wheels that are actively powered to move in response to changes in movement of the deployed cable. The overboard system may comprise a first overboard wheel with a plurality of rollers and a second overboard wheel configured to detect movement and/or changes in a position of the deployment line. The overboard system may be configured to move the first overboard wheel in response to movement of the second overboard wheel. In addition, the first overboard wheel may comprise at least one opening or pocket configured to hold a node while the node passes across the wheel. Other seismic devices may also pass through the overboard system, such as transponders and weights attached to the deployment cable.

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