Seismic surveys with optical communication links
US11422274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/80
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods of performing a seismic survey are provided. The system includes a seismic data acquisition unit having a transmitter window disposed in a first aperture of a lid, and having a receiver window disposed in a second aperture of the lid. A first gasket is positioned between the transmitter window and the first aperture to provide a clearance greater than a threshold to allow the transmitter window to deform. A second gasket is positioned between the receiver window and the second aperture to provide a clearance greater than the threshold to allow the receiver window to deform. At least one of the transmitter window and the receiver window of the seismic data acquisition unit are configured to pass at least one of optical and electromagnetic communications to or from an extraction vehicle via at least one of a transmitter window and a receiver window of the extraction vehicle.
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