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Methods and systems for conducting reconnaissance marine seismic surveys

US9581712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2015
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V2210/50
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for conducting reconnaissance marine seismic surveys. In one example method of acquiring a marine seismic survey, a plurality of streamers are towed behind an acquisition vessel, the plurality of streamers defining a swath. An independent source is towed by an independent source vessel above one or more of the plurality of towed streamers.

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