Single station wireless seismic data acquisition method and apparatus
US8004933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/247
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A seismic data acquisition apparatus having a recorder co-located with a sensor unit in a seismic spread and a communication device for direct communication with a central recorder. A memory located in the recorder and/or in the central controller holds location parameters associated with the sensor unit, and the parameters can be updated. Methods of seismic data acquisition including sensing seismic energy and recording the sensed energy at the sensor location. Delivering the recorded information to a central recorder by manually retrieving removable memory from each recorder, by wireless transmission of the information, or by removing the information from each recorder by inductive or cable connectors and a transfer device. 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.
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