Marine seismic surveying
US6846133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/612
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of performing a seismic survey of earth formations beneath a body of water is disclosed. The method includes: (a) deploying a seismic cable having a plurality of seismic sensors distributed therealong in close proxmity to elongate locating means provided at the bottom of the body of water; (b) operating an acoustic source in the body of water to produce seismic signals which enter the formations; (c) detecting seismic signals which return from the formations with said sensors; and (d) removing the seismic cable from the bottom of the body of water.
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