Method and system for geophysical data acquisition on an airship
US7236885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V7/16
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A geophysical survey is conducted, using specialized instruments, to measure the gravity field by flying over a terrain of interest. A series of nominally parallel survey lines can be flown until a total region to be surveyed has been covered. The geophysical survey data is collected using an airship or self-propelled lighter-than-air craft sometimes referred to as a dirigible or blimp. In particular, a rigid airship may be used, that includes all extensions, like fins and a control car, attached to a rigid frame.
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