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Apparatus for generating a seismic source signal

US8134891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2011
Grant dateMar 13, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2031

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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 uses pressure, current, and/or valve position sensors to 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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