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Vibroseis calibration technique and system

US7974154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2008
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A technique includes operating a seismic vibrator, including driving the seismic vibrator at different frequencies and driving forces. The technique includes monitoring a parameter affected by the operation of the seismic vibrator during the frequency sweep and based at least in part on the monitored parameter, determining a maximum driving force profile for the seismic vibrator.

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