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Method of generating a seismic signal employing a water piston

US4359131A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 1980
Grant dateNov 16, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S181/401
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of generating a seismic signal by forming a shallow hole in the earth's surface, at least partially filling the hole with liquid, positioning a projectile firing apparatus over the hole and firing a projectile downward into the hole impacting the liquid therein.

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