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Seismic source and source array having depth-control and steering capability

US7457193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

PGS Geophysical AS · NO

Inventor

William B. Pramik · Katy, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 21, 2006
Grant date	Nov 25, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 21, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01V1/3861
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A marine seismic energy source includes a seismic tow cable configured to be towed by a vessel from one end and at least one seismic source coupled proximate another end of the tow cable. The at least one seismic source is associated with a depth controller. The depth controller is configured to move the seismic source to a selectable depth in a body of water.

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