Power savings mode for ocean bottom seismic data acquisition systems
US9507043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/3852
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide methods, systems, and apparatus for conserving power while conducting an ocean bottom seismic survey. Sensor nodes placed on an ocean floor may be configured to operate in at least an idle mode and an active mode. Each node may adjust its mode of operation from idle mode to active mode.
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