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Marine acoustic source operation

US8154956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2009
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/26
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Data is collected from the integral timing sensor of a marine acoustic source such as an airgun, typically used for seismic measurements. Artefacts in the firing data are used to monitor the firing pressure and optionally the correct functioning of the marine acoustic source.

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