Abstract:
A plurality of seismic sensors calibration method (100) includes: an assembling so that sensors are coupled with each sensor positioned with its axis of sensitivity in a different spatial direction calibration system step (105), a rotating sensors step (110), a measuring sensors output signals ste p (115), a sensor output signal processing step (120) and a storing calibratio n coefficient(s) step (125).
Abstract:
A sensor module (110) includes a module case (112) coupled to a module cap (114). The module cap (114) provides an access into the module case (112) fo r one or more electrical conductors of a telemetry cable. Housed in the module case (112) and module cap (114) is a sensor electronics package (116), the module case (112) is constructed with a wall thickness that allows for wall flexure to provide damping of high-g shock input. The outer surface (126) ma y include a longitudinal ridge (128). The longitudinal ridge (128) provides a key-type fit to prevent inadvertent rotation after the sensor module (110) i s inserted into the ground. Disposed between the module tip (120) and the sens or electronics package (116) is an isolator (115) for isolating the sensor electronics package from damaging mechanical shock axially induced in the sensor module (110). The isolator (115) may comprise one or more layers (115 a) and (115b) of vibration-isolating material. A first isolating layer 115a adjoins the electronic package 116 and a second isolating layer (115b). The second isolating layer (115b) adjoins the first isolating layer (115a) and t he module tip (120). The first isolating layer (115a) is manufactured from a material such as silicone, and the second iasolating layer (115b) is manufactured from a material such as high-damping polyurethane foam. A secon d, and similary constructed isolator (130) is disposed between the sensor electronics package (116) and the module cap (114). The sensor module (110) includes one or more MEMS accelerometers in an electronic package (116).
Abstract:
A sensor module (110) includes a module case (112) coupled to a module cap (114). The module cap (114) provides an access into the module case (112) for one or more electrical conductors of a telemetry cable. Housed in the module case (112) and module cap (114) is a sensor electronics package (116), the module case (112) is constructed with a wall thickness that allows for wall flexure to provide damping of high-g shock input. The outer surface (126) may include a longitudinal ridge (128). The longitudinal ridge (128) provides a key-type fit to prevent inadvertent rotation after the sensor module (110) is inserted into the ground. Disposed between the module tip (120) and the sensor electronics package (116) is an isolator (115) for isolating the sensor electronics package from damaging mechanical shock axially induced in the sensor module (110). The isolator (115) may comprise one or more layers (115a) and (115b) of vibration-isolating material. A first isolating layer 115a adjoins the electronic package 116 and a second isolating layer (115b). The second isolating layer (115b) adjoins the first isolating layer (115a) and the module tip (120). The first isolating layer (115a) is manufactured from a material such as silicone, and the second iasolating layer (115b) is manufactured from a material such as high-damping polyurethane foam. A second, and similary constructed isolator (130) is disposed between the sensor electronics package (116) and the module cap (114). The sensor module (110) includes one or more MEMS accelerometers in an electronic package (116).
Abstract:
An accelerometer (305) for measuring seismic data. The accelerometer (305) includes an integrated vent hole for use during a vacuum sealing process and a balanced metal pattern for reducing cap wafer bowing. The accelerometer (305) also includes a top cap press frame recess (405) and a bottom cap press frame recess (420) for isolating bonding pressures to specified regions of the accelerometer (305). The accelerometer (305) is vacuum-sealed and includes a balanced metal pattern (730) to prevent degradation of the performance of the accelerometer (305). A dicing process is performed on the accelerometer (305) to isolate the electrical leads of the accelerometer (305). The accelerometer (305) further includes overshock protection bumpers (720) and patterned metal electrodes to reduce stiction during the operation of the accelerometer (305).
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 sensor module (110) includes a module case (112) coupled to a module cap (114). The module cap (114) provides an access into the module case (112) for one or more electrical conductors of a telemetry cable. Housed in the module case (112) and module cap (114) is a sensor electronics package (116), the module case (112) is constructed with a wall thickness that allows for wall flexure to provide damping of high-g shock input. The outer surface (126) may include a longitudinal ridge (128). The longitudinal ridge (128) provides a key-type fit to prevent inadvertent rotation after the sensor module (110) is inserted into the ground. Disposed between the module tip (120) and the sensor electronics package (116) is an isolator (115) for isolating the sensor electronics package from damaging mechanical shock axially induced in the sensor module (110). The isolator (115) may comprise one or more layers (115a) and (115b) of vibration-isolating material. A first isolating layer 115a adjoins the electronic package 116 and a second isolating layer (115b). The second isolating layer (115b) adjoins the first isolating layer (115a) and the module tip (120). The first isolating layer (115a) is manufactured from a material such as silicone, and the second iasolating layer (115b) is manufactured from a material such as high-damping polyurethane foam. A second, and similary constructed isolator (130) is disposed between the sensor electronics package (116) and the module cap (114). The sensor module (110) includes one or more MEMS accelerometers in an electronic package (116).