Seismic data acquisition apparatus and method
US7012853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus of acquiring and processing seismic data. One or more controllers are each coupled to seismic sensors and to each other to form a network of data acquisition units. A main controller is coupled to a crossline unit via a cable comprising a synchronizing conductor and one or more power/data conductors. Commands and data are packaged such that multiple routings are possible without affecting final calculations. Each crossline unit is capable of accepting a fiber optic input, a wire input or a combination.
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