Skid structure for underwater seismic exploration
US10018742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/1427
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a skid structure for underwater seismic exploration. The system can include an underwater vehicle comprising a skid structure. A conveyor is provided in the skid structure. The conveyor includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A capture appliance is provided at the first end of the conveyor. The capture appliance includes an arm to close to hold a case storing one or more ocean bottom seismometer (“OBS”) units, and to open to release the case. The capture appliance includes an alignment mechanism to align an opening of the case with the first end of the conveyor. A deployment appliance can be at the second end of the conveyor. The deployment appliance can place an OBS unit of the one or more OBS units onto the seabed to acquire seismic data from the seabed.
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