Apparatus and methods for seismic streamer positioning
US7450467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G8/42
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for positioning seismic streamers are disclosed that enable two or more streamers to be positioned in over/under configuration. One system comprises first and second pluralities of remotely controllable birds mounted on or inline in first and second streamers, the birds functioning to control position of the streamers relative to each other, to another pair of streamers, or to some reference. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
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