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Method and apparatus for marine source diagnostics

US6788618B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims
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Filing dateFeb 18, 2003
Grant dateSep 7, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2023

Classification

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

Abstract

A graphical user interface (GUI) and control system for controlling and testing an acoustic source. The control system includes real-time data processing of individual source near-field measured signatures and synthesis of array far-field signatures. The control system determines individual source out-of-specification conditions and computes far-field signatures based on an array configuration and, when applicable, excluding failed sources. Source, array, and troubleshooting information are presented to a user in real-time over a GUI monitor to allow informed decision-making regarding continued and/or modified survey operations and operational parameters.

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