Autonomous underwater vehicle for marine seismic surveys
US9090319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/3835
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for recording seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The AUV includes a body having a flush shape; an intake water element located on the body and configured to take in water; at least one propulsion nozzle located on the body and configured to eject the water from the intake water element for actuating the AUV; at least one guidance nozzle located on the body and configured to eject water to change a traveling direction of the AUV; and a seismic payload located on the body of the AUV and configured to record seismic signals.
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