Methods and systems for conducting reconnaissance marine seismic surveys
US9581712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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