Seismic data acquisition using self-propelled underwater vehicles
US8717844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S11/14
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to the use of a self-propelled underwater vehicle for seismic data acquisition. The self-propelled underwater vehicle is adapted to gather seismic data from the seafloor and transmit such data to a control vessel. The self-propelled underwater vehicle may be redeployed to several seafloor locations during a seismic survey. Methods for real-time modeling of a target zone and redeployment of the self-propelled underwater vehicle based on the modeling are also described.
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