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Semi-sequential transmission method and system using simultaneously several radio transmission frequencies for connecting a seismic reception assembly to a central control and recording laboratory

US4908803A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 1989
Grant dateMar 13, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/223
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A semi-sequential transmission method and system are provided making it possible for successive groups of seismic acquisition apparatus to communicate simultaneously, using several transmission frequencies, with a central seismic laboratory. Each of said apparatus comprises a frequency synthesizer capable, by means of switches, of setting itself to any one of different frequencies, and means for automatic distribution of the frequencies between the apparatus of the same group. Each of the apparatus, being given an order number dependent on its position along a seismic profile to be studied, determines the difference between its own order number and an order number which it receives by radio and which is that assigned to the first acquisition apparatus of its group. Depending on the difference measured and respecting certain limitations, each acquisition apparatus attributes to itself its own transmission frequency.

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