公开(公告)号：US07884612B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US11315813

申请日：2005-12-22

申请人： Ugo Conti ,  Andrea Zerilli ,  David Alumbaugh ,  Martin Howlid ,  Leendert Combee ,  Kevin Eyl

发明人： Ugo Conti ,  Andrea Zerilli ,  David Alumbaugh ,  Martin Howlid ,  Leendert Combee ,  Kevin Eyl

IPC分类号： G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/15

CPC分类号： G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/083

摘要： A multi-component field source for surveying subsea formations includes at least two electrodes having a direction of motion, wherein the at least two electrodes are configured to produce an electric dipole in an orientation that is not parallel to both the direction of motion of the electrodes and the seafloor. A method for logging subsea formations includes transmitting electromagnetic energy into the subsea formations with at least two electrodes having a direction of motion and configured to produce an electric dipole in an orientation that is not parallel to both the direction of motion of the electrodes and the seafloor; and receiving signals that comprise electromagnetic energy that has traversed the subsea formations.

摘要翻译： 用于测量海底地层的多分量场源包括至少两个具有运动方向的电极，其中所述至少两个电极被配置成产生不平行于电极运动方向的方向的电偶极子 和海底。 用于记录海底地层的方法包括将电磁能量传输到具有至少两个具有运动方向的电极的海底地层中，并且被配置成产生不平行于电极和海底的运动方向的方向的电偶极子 ; 以及接收包括已经穿过海底地层的电磁能的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070145980A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11315813

申请日：2005-12-22

申请人： Ugo Conti ,  Andrea Zerilli ,  David Alumbaugh ,  Martin Howlid ,  Leendert Combee ,  Kevin Eyl

发明人： Ugo Conti ,  Andrea Zerilli ,  David Alumbaugh ,  Martin Howlid ,  Leendert Combee ,  Kevin Eyl

IPC分类号： G01V3/10

CPC分类号： G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/083

摘要： A multi-component field source for surveying subsea formations includes at least two electrodes having a direction of motion, wherein the at least two electrodes are configured to produce an electric dipole in an orientation that is not parallel to both the direction of motion of the electrodes and the seafloor. A method for logging subsea formations includes transmitting electromagnetic energy into the subsea formations with at least two electrodes having a direction of motion and configured to produce an electric dipole in an orientation that is not parallel to both the direction of motion of the electrodes and the seafloor; and receiving signals that comprise electromagnetic energy that has traversed the subsea formations.

摘要翻译： 用于测量海底地层的多分量场源包括至少两个具有运动方向的电极，其中所述至少两个电极被配置成产生不平行于电极运动方向的方向的电偶极子 和海底。 用于记录海底地层的方法包括将电磁能量传输到具有至少两个具有运动方向的电极的海底地层中，并且被配置成产生不平行于电极和海底的运动方向的方向的电偶极子 ; 以及接收包括已经穿过海底地层的电磁能的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20100013485A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

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： G01V3/17

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。

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。

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：US07999552B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12132534

申请日：2008-06-03

申请人： Kamal Babour ,  Leendert Combee ,  James P. Brady ,  Martin Howlid

发明人： Kamal Babour ,  Leendert Combee ,  James P. Brady ,  Martin Howlid

IPC分类号： G01V3/08

CPC分类号： G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/083

摘要： A sensor cable for surveying. The sensor cable may comprise at least one pair of current sensor electrodes and an amplifier. The current sensor electrodes may be disposed along opposite sides of the sensor cable. The current sensor electrodes may be configured to detect current in an electromagnetic field transverse to an inline direction of the sensor cable. The amplifier may be configured to amplify the current in the electromagnetic field for detection by the electrode pair.

摘要翻译： 用于测量的传感器电缆。 传感器电缆可以包括至少一对电流传感器电极和放大器。 电流传感器电极可以沿着传感器电缆的相对侧布置。 电流传感器电极可以被配置为检测横向于传感器电缆的在线方向的电磁场中的电流。 放大器可以被配置为放大电磁场中的电流以供电极对检测。

公开(公告)号：US20090295394A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12132534

申请日：2008-06-03

申请人： Kamal Babour ,  Leendert Combee ,  James P. Brady ,  Martin Howlid

发明人： Kamal Babour ,  Leendert Combee ,  James P. Brady ,  Martin Howlid

IPC分类号： G01V3/08

CPC分类号： G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/083

摘要： A sensor cable for surveying. The sensor cable may comprise at least one pair of current sensor electrodes and an amplifier. The current sensor electrodes may be disposed along opposite sides of the sensor cable. The current sensor electrodes may be configured to detect current in an electromagnetic field transverse to an inline direction of the sensor cable. The amplifier may be configured to amplify the current in the electromagnetic field for detection by the electrode pair.

摘要翻译： 用于测量的传感器电缆。 传感器电缆可以包括至少一对电流传感器电极和放大器。 电流传感器电极可以沿着传感器电缆的相对侧布置。 电流传感器电极可以被配置为检测横向于传感器电缆的在线方向的电磁场中的电流。 放大器可以被配置为放大电磁场中的电流以供电极对检测。

公开(公告)号：US07230878B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US11349781

申请日：2006-01-19

申请人： Martin Howlid ,  Leendert Combee ,  Aslaug Strømmen Melbø ,  Nicolas Goujon

发明人： Martin Howlid ,  Leendert Combee ,  Aslaug Strømmen Melbø ,  Nicolas Goujon

IPC分类号： G01V1/00 ,  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.

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。

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：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).