Use of external driver to energize a seismic source
US10488542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/38
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are seismic sources that may utilize an external driver to energize the air in the seismic source for generation of acoustic energy. An apparatus may comprise a seismic source comprising an internal cavity configured to contain a volume of a fluid. The apparatus may further comprise an external driver, wherein the external driver and the seismic source are coupled to permit fluid communication between the external driver and the internal cavity of the seismic source, wherein the external driver is configured to create a pressure wave that drives the seismic source and a gas resonance. The apparatus may further comprise a fluid reservoir, wherein the fluid reservoir and the external driver are coupled to permit fluid communication between the fluid reservoir and the external driver.
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