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Control system for inclined impact-type surface seismic source

US4683558A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1986
Grant dateJul 28, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/147
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Multiple vehicle-transported impact-type surface seismic sources designed to shoot along slant paths to create combined compressional and shear wave pulses in the earth are provided with radio controlled actuators. The azimuth of each shooting path is automatically referenced to magnetic north so that signals of equivalent wave form contents are produced despite vehicle misalignments and without reliance upon individual vehicle operators.

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