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Multi-dimensional seismic sensor array

US11255991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

WESTERNGECO L.L.C. · US

Inventors

Nicolae Moldoveanu · Houston, US
Olav Lien · Knarvik, NO
Sudhir Pai · Houston, US
Leendert Combee · Kleppestø, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 27, 2015
Grant date	Feb 22, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 24, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01V2210/144
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system includes an unmanned marine vessel having a hull; a multi-dimensional seismic sensor array coupled with the hull, wherein the multi-dimensional seismic sensor array is configured to acquire seismic survey data in multiple directions; wherein the unmanned marine vessel comprises a power source configured to drive and provide propulsion to the unmanned marine vessel; and an umbilical cord for coupling the multi-dimensional seismic sensor array with the hull of the unmanned marine vessel, wherein the umbilical provides electrical communication between the unmanned marine vessel and the multi-dimensional seismic sensor array.

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