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Method and apparatus for multiple seismic vibratory surveys

US6028818A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1997
Grant dateFeb 22, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/3808
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are described for seismic signal acquisition utilizing an odd number of vibratory sources arranged in line and positioning the sources for one sweep cycle at positions occupied by other sources during the previous sweep cycle. The method has advantages in particular for marine seismic acquisitions.

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