Foldable marine seismic source
US8854922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/3817
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a source device for the emission of seismic waves designed to operate by being towed by a vessel.The source device according to the invention comprises at least three support-beams, a plurality of guns placed along each support-beam, a central hub receiving one end of support-beams and arranged such that support-beams can be deployed according to a star-like geometry, and the means to keep support-beams in this geometry during operation.
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