Seismic data acquisition system using acquisition stations set on the sea bottom
US7016260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/3852
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is a system designed for acquisition of seismic data by means of acquisition stations set on water bottom of a water body. The system comprises acquisition stations (DSAU) combining a streamlined boom suited to penetrate the bottom and thus couple seismic receivers with the underlying formation, a sealed body for electronic data acquisition and communication modules. These acquisition stations (DSAU) are placed in the water and drop to the bottom under the effect of gravity. Relay buoys (RCB) are positioned at the surface, each with a GPS positioning module, a radio link with a central station (CCRU), on a ship for example, and modules providing acoustic communication with bottom acquisition stations (DSAU), which are used to determine the position of the stations in relation to the relay buoys and to exchange control data and seismic data (good running order data or possibly seismic traces acquired if the conditions lend themselves thereto) to provide seismic prospecting or monitoring of an underground formation.
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