Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus of acquiring and processing seismic data. One or more controllers (200) are each coupled to seismic sensors (110a-d) to form a line of data acquisition units (106a-d). A main controller (102) is coupled to a crossover line unit (104) and to a pow er supply. Power and data control is distributed among the main controller (102 ), the crossover line controller (104) and each of the plurality of data acquition units (106a-d).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus of acquiring and processing seismic data. One or more controllers (200) are each coupled to seismic sensors (110a-d) to form a line of data acquisition units (106a-d). A main controller (102) is coupled to a crossover line unit (104) and to a power supply. Power and data control is distributed among the main controller (102), the crossover line controller (104) and each of the plurality of data acquition units (106a-d).
Abstract:
A seismic data acquisition system includes a connector housing and a mating electrical circuitry module. A single interface couples electrical circuitry housed in the electrical circuitry module to one or more signal data carriers that are consolidated at a single location in the connector housing. Preferably, the connector housing and electrical circuitry module each have a substantially contaminant-free interior regardless of whether these two parts are mated. An alternate connector housing has two plug casings, each of which are provided with a plug. A complementary alternate electrical circuitry module includes two receptacles complementary to the plugs and an interior space for holding the electrical circuitry. A locking pin disposed within the plug casing selectively engages the electrical circuitry module. A method for establishing communication between electrical circuitry and the carriers and external devices includes providing a single communication interface between the carrier and the electrical circuitry.
Abstract:
Method for operating and testing a sensor assembly (210). The sensor assembl y (210) preferably includes accelerometers with axes of sensitivity orthogonal to each other. The method preferably includes determining sensor tilt angle, determining the position of the sensor, and synchronizing the operation of t he sensor.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus of acquiring and processing seismic data. One or more controllers (200) are each coupled to seismic sensors (110a-d) to form a line of data acquisition units (106a-d). A main controller (102) is coupled to a crossover line unit (104) and to a power supply. Power and data control is distributed among the main controller (102), the crossover line controller (104) and each of the plurality of data acquition units (106a-d).
Abstract:
A system for acquiring environnemental information measurements. The 5 system (100) utilizes a sensor, (205) a front-end circuit, (310) a loop filter (315), a switch controller (206), and a recuced-oder loop control circuit to provide reliable data measurements while providing robust system behavior. The system further includes a sensor simulator (330) for simulating the operation of the sensor (205) and testing the operation of the front-end circuit (310) nd the loop filter (315).
Abstract:
A seismic data acquisition system includes a connector housing (300) and a mating electrical circuitry module (200). A single interface couples electrical circuitry (140) housed in he electrical circuitry module (200) to one or more signal data carriers (43) that are consolidated at a single location in the connector housing (300). Preferably, the connector housing (300). Preferably, the connector housing (300) and electrical circuitry module (200) each have a substantially contaminant-free interior regardless of whether these two parts are mated. An alternate connector housing has two plug casings, each of which are provided with a plug. A complementary alternate electrical circuitry module includes two receptacles complementary alternate electrical circuitry module includes two receptacles complementary to the plugs and an interior space for holding the electrical circuitry. A locking pin disposed within the plug casing selectively engages the electrical circuitry module (200). A method for establishing communication between the electrical circuitry (14) and the carriers (43) and external devices includes providing a single communication interface between the carrier and the electrical circuitry.