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Hydrophone checker

US5095464A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 1987
Grant dateMar 10, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V13/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A checker is provided that attaches to a seismic streamer cable section and provides an audible output in response to a pressure pulse when the polarity of the hydrophones in that cable section are correct. Methods for checking a hydrophone and its polarity and alternative apparatus are also provided.

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