Land seismic data acquisition method and seismic cable and cable spool vehicle therefor
US6260656A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for land seismic data acquisition is provided, together with a seismic cable and a cable spool vehicle for use in the method. In performing the method, the cable spool vehicle mechanically deploys seismic cable with attached sensors according to a desired geophysical spread and at a rate dependent upon the speed of movement of the vehicle substantially without tension in the cable. The cable spool vehicle also allows mechanical pick-up of the seismic cable together with the sensors after the seismic data acquisition.
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