Dynamically-adjusted variable-depth seismic source and method
US9658356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/3861
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and dynamically-adjusted marine acoustic source array for generating an acoustic wave in a body of water. The acoustic source array includes a float; plural actuation devices, each actuation device having corresponding cables; and plural source points connected to the float through the corresponding cables. The plural actuation devices dynamically adjust corresponding lengths of the corresponding cables to achieve a desired variable-depth profile for the plural source points.
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