Abstract:
An apparatus includes a streamer cable section and a unit. The streamer cable section includes an associated group of seismic sensors. The unit connects to an end of the streamer cable section and includes a steering device, a controller, a network repeater and a router. The steering device is controllable to position the streamer section; the controller gathers seismic data provided by the associated group of seismic sensors and introduces the seismic data to a telemetry network of a streamer; the network repeater repeats a signal communicated along the telemetry network; and the router is disposed between the controller and the telemetry network.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a carrier module 30 for an underwater antenna with at least one carrier element 34, on which at least one converter element 36 is fastened elastically by means of a bush 40 and a grommet 42, as well as to a corresponding method for fastening a converter element 36 on the carrier module 30, said method having the following steps: a) inserting the grommet 42 into the bore 44 provided for this purpose in the carrier module 30, b) inserting the bush 40 into the grommet 42, c) adhesively bonding the converter element 36 into the bush 40 by means of a casting compound, and d) filling the bush 40 with the casting compound on the side remote from the converter element 36. In addition, the invention relates to an acoustic underwater antenna, in particular a towed antenna 4, with at least one above-described carrier module 30, on which at least one converter element 36 is fastened in accordance with the above-described method.
Abstract:
A technique includes distributing particle motion sensors along the length of a seismic streamer. Each particle motion sensor is eccentrically disposed at an associated angle about an axis of the seismic streamer with respect to a reference line that is common to the associated angles. The sensors are mounted to suppress torque noise in measurements that are acquired by the particle motion sensors. This mounting includes substantially varying the associated angles.
Abstract:
Some embodiments of the disclosed invention include a method for acquiring marine seismic data using solid streamers in a curved pattern. Streamers can be towed in a curved pattern within a body of water. While being towed in the curved patter the source may be fired and response data can be collected by the streamers as they are towed through the water in the curved/circular pattern. These streamers can be solid streamers and can be filled with a gel like substance. Moreover, the streamers can be placed at various known depths within the body of water.
Abstract:
An anti-biofouling casing for a seismic streamer is described, the anti-biofouling casing comprising a polymer system comprising a hydrophobically-modified base polymer, the hydrophobically-modified base polymer comprising a base polymer having a backbone and a hydrophobically derivatized chain extender coupled to said backbone of said base polymer, wherein the the hydrophobically derivatized chain extender comprises a hydrophobic moiety. The anti-fouling casing comprises a hydrophobic surface the serves to prevent biofouling of the surface.
Abstract:
A technique includes distributing particle motion sensors along the length of a seismic streamer. Each particle motion sensor is eccentrically disposed at an associated angle about an axis of the seismic streamer with respect to a reference line that is common to the associated angles. The sensors are mounted to suppress torque noise in measurements that are acquired by the particle motion sensors. This mounting includes substantially varying the associated angles.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes a streamer having one or more sensor holders for retaining seismic sensors therein. The sensor holders have a reduced cross-sectional area to increase gel continuity and coupling through the streamer.
Abstract:
Techniques or mechanisms are provided to improve accuracy in determining headings and/or shapes of carrier structures based on measurements made by one or more compasses that are attached to or provided with the carrier structures. The carrier structures are used to carry survey receivers that detect survey signals affected by a subterranean structure.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for a seismic cable is described. In one embodiment, the seismic cable includes a first cable segment and a second cable segment coupled together by a connector. Each cable segment includes an inner jacket defining a hollow core, a braided strength fiber surrounding the inner jacket, and an outer jacket circumferentially surrounding the braided strength fiber, wherein the connector isolates the first and second cable segments.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes a cable; and a gel-based filler material, seismic sensors that are disposed in the cable. The seismic sensors are suspended in pockets, and each pocket contains a material that has a shear stiffness that is less than a shear stiffness of the gel-based filler material to attenuate a flow noise.