Underwater cable arrangements and devices
    31.
    发明申请
    Underwater cable arrangements and devices 有权
    水下电缆布置和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20040008579A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-15

    申请号:US10326289

    申请日:2002-12-23

    CPC classification number: G01V1/3826 G01V1/201 G01V1/22 H04B3/36 H04B3/44

    Abstract: The present invention provides an underwater cable arrangement includes an underwater cable having one or more external devices mounted on the cable. In one form of the invention, the external devices are powered primarily or entirely by inductive coupling between a coil disposed in the cable and a coil disposed in the external device. The invention also provides a variety of external devices capable of use with an underwater cable. The invention further provides a coil support arrangement for supporting a coil within an underwater cable in a manner protecting a core of the coil from damage.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种水下电缆布置,包括具有安装在电缆上的一个或多个外部装置的水下电缆。 在本发明的一种形式中,外部设备主要或完全通过设置在电缆中的线圈与设置在外部设备中的线圈之间的电感耦合来供电。 本发明还提供能够与水下电缆一起使用的各种外部设备。 本发明还提供了一种线圈支撑装置,用于以保护线圈的芯线免受损坏的方式在水下电缆内支撑线圈。

    Apparatus and method for distributed control of seismic data acquisition
    32.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and method for distributed control of seismic data acquisition 有权
    地震数据采集分布式控制装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20030016587A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-23

    申请号:US10167179

    申请日:2002-06-11

    CPC classification number: G01V1/22

    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus of acquiring and processing seismic data. One or more controllers are each coupled to seismic sensors at to each other to form a line of data acquisition units. A main controller is coupled to a crossover line unit and to a power supply. Power and data control is distributed among the main controller, the crossover line controller, and each of the plurality of data acquisition units.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种获取和处理地震数据的方法和装置。 一个或多个控制器各自耦合到彼此的地震传感器以形成一行数据采集单元。 主控制器耦合到交叉线单元和电源。 电力和数据控制分布在主控制器,交叉线路控制器和多个数据采集单元中的每一个之间。

    SINGLE STATION WIRELESS SEISMIC DATA ACQUISITION METHOD AND APPARATUS

    公开(公告)号:WO2005029131A3

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-31

    申请号:PCT/US2004/030721

    申请日:2004-09-17

    Inventor: ISELI, James, W.

    Abstract: The invention includes a seismic data acquisition apparatus having a recorder (316) co-located with a sensor unit (320) in a seismic spread and a communication device for direct communication with a central recorder (202). A memory (408) located in the recorder and/or in the central controller holds location parameters associated with the sensor unit, and the parameters can be updated. Methods of seismic data acquisition including sensing seismic energy and recording the sensed energy at the sensor location, and delivering the recorded information to a central recorder by manually retrieving removable memory from each recorder, by wireless transmission of the information, or by removing the information from each recorder by inductive or cable connectors and a transfer device.

    GPS-BASED UNDERWATER CABLE POSITIONING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:WO2003100451A3

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-04

    申请号:PCT/US2003/016260

    申请日:2003-05-22

    Abstract: A GPS-based underwater cable positioning system for use in determining the shape and position of hydrophone streamers (A, B, C, D) toward underwater behind survey vessels (V) involved in marine seismic prospecting. The system includes a plurality of surface units towed behind the vessel. Each surface unit includes a GPS receiver to receive radio frequency GPS signals and to determine its position. Each surface unit also has an acoustic transmitter to transmit an acoustic message signal representing its position and an optional time stamp into the water. Acoustic receiver units, attached spaced apart locations along one or more streamer cables, each include an acoustic receiver to receive the acoustic message signals from the surface units and to determine its position from the message signals. To augment the message signals from the surface units at locations distant from the surface units, acoustic tranceiver units may be used.

    DIGITAL AIR GUN SOURCE CONTROLLER APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD
    39.
    发明申请
    DIGITAL AIR GUN SOURCE CONTROLLER APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD 审中-公开
    数字气枪控制器设备和控制方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2003079050A2

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-25

    申请号:PCT/US2003/008122

    申请日:2003-03-14

    IPC: G01V

    CPC classification number: G01V1/133 G01V1/006 G01V1/04 G01V1/34 G01V1/3808

    Abstract: An in-water distributed control system for use in marine seismic survey. The system includes a shipboard interface and power supply coupled to an in-water subsystem via a high bandwidth communication link. The in-water subsystem includes a remote control module for generating firing commands based on synchronizing and position parameters transmitted by the interface. The remote control module transmits power, data, and commends to a plurality of gun control modules. Each gun control module operates an air gun. An individually addressable remote cut-off valve controls air to each air gun. Depth and pressure at the gun control module is sensed by at least one DT/PT module. An optional expansion unit provides additional DT/PT capability.

    Abstract translation: 用于海洋地震勘测的水上分布式控制系统。 该系统包括通过高带宽通信链路耦合到水中子系统的船上接口和电源。 水中子系统包括用于基于由接口发送的同步和位置参数来产生点火命令的遥控模块。 远程控制模块向多个喷枪控制模块传送电力,数据和赞誉。 每个喷枪控制模块都有一个气枪。 一个可单独寻址的远程截止阀控制每个气枪的空气。 喷枪控制模块的深度和压力由至少一个DT / PT模块感测。 可选的扩展单元提供额外的DT / PT功能。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MARINE SOURCE DIAGNOSTICS AND GUI FOR OPERATING SAME

    公开(公告)号:WO2003079049A3

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-25

    申请号:PCT/US2003/007820

    申请日:2003-03-14

    Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) and control system (102) for controlling and testing an acoustic source (14). The control system includes real-time data processing (124) of individual source near-field measured signatures and synthesis of array far-field signatures. The control system (102) determines individual source out-of-specification conditions and computes far-field signatures based on an array configuration and, when applicable, excluding failed sources. Source, array, and troubleshooting information are presented to a user in real-time over a GUI monitor (126) to allow informed decision-making regarding continued and/or modified survey operations and operational parameters.

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