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Apparatus and method for generating a seismic source signal

US7929380B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2007
Grant dateApr 19, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/133
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A seismic source signal generator having feed-forward control having pressure, current and/or valve position sensors that detect system component parameters. Initial and operating parameters are processed during source operation to remove, partially or wholly, harmonic distortions from the seismic source signal.

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