Marine seismic system with independently powered tow vehicles
US6028817A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/3808
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention discloses a marine seismic system with a control system and at least one powered (manned or unmanned) tow vehicle with at least one seismic apparatus or system attached thereto, the at least one powered tow vehicle for selectively towing under its own power the at least one seismic apparatus or system. In one aspect such towing is done in controlled conjunction with movement of one or more host vessels. In another aspect such a marine seismic system includes at least one service boat for servicing the at least one powered tow vehicle.
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