Apparatus and methods for an ocean bottom seismic sensor deployment vehicle
US8579545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/3852
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method for transferring one or more seismic sensor devices to or from a support vessel on or near a surface of a body of water and a subsurface marine location. In one embodiment, an apparatus for transferring seismic sensor devices is provided. The apparatus includes a frame structure having one or more rails disposed thereon, the one or more rails comprising an elevator mechanism and defining at least one exit path for one or more seismic sensor devices, and one or more motors coupled to the elevator mechanism.
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