Exploration method and system for detection of hydrocarbons with an underwater vehicle
US9146225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V11/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for detecting hydrocarbons with an underwater vehicle equipped with one or more measurement components is described. The method includes navigating the UV within the body of water; monitoring the body of water with measurement components associated with the UV to collect measurement data. The collected data from the UV is used to determine whether hydrocarbons are present and at the location.
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