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Underwater node for seismic surveys and method

US9448311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2013
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V2210/1427
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method, system and a marine node for recording seismic waves underwater. The node includes a first module configured to house a seismic sensor; bottom and top plates attached to the first module; a second module removably attached to the first module and configured to slide between the bottom and top plates, the second module including a first battery and a data storage device; and a third module removably attached to the first module and configured to slide between the bottom and top plates, the third module including a second battery.

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