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Undersea implosion device

US4300654A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1980
Grant dateNov 17, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/133
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is described for causing hollow glass spheres to implode on command while deep in the ocean, whereby to produce an acoustic pulse. Specific means for causing the spheres to implode are described. The invention is useful for seismic work.

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