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Method and device for separating seismic signals from seismic sources

US9128209B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2012
Grant dateSep 8, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/3861
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System and method for actuating first and second marine acoustic sources in a firing sequence, the firing sequence including at least a first actuation of the first source followed by a first actuation of the second source followed by a second actuation of the first source and a second actuation of the second source. The method includes towing the first source at a depth in water substantially equal to a depth of the second source; establishing a series of reference time instants; actuating the first source with a variable first time delay relative to the series of reference time instants; and actuating the second source with a variable second time delay relative to the series of reference time instants such that time intervals between consecutive activations of the first and second sources are also variable.

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