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Power savings mode for ocean bottom seismic data acquisition systems

US9507043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2015
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 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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