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Solid marine seismic cable

US6128251A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1999
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10K11/008
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arcuate or flat ferroelectric sensor is incorporated in a seismic streamer. The structure comprises an interior cable, a surrounding woven strength member, an overlying foam floatation layer, and an enclosing jacket. One or more elongate channels are formed in the overlying floatation layer, and one or more hydrophones are mounted in the channel(s). The elongate channel enlarges the acoustic aperture for the reception of seismic signals.

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