Data acquisition method and system
US9869786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/56
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a system for acoustically exploring structure of a floor below a water body. The system can comprise a vessel, at least one streamer placed in the water and towed by the vessel. The system can also comprise a plurality of acoustic sensors positioned at regular intervals along the length of the streamer. The longitudinal direction of the streamer can make an angle with the horizontal. The system can also comprise a source for generating acoustic pulses placed in the water and towed by the vessel using a tow line. The tow line can have such length that the horizontal distance between the vessel and the source is larger than the horizontal distance between the vessel and the first sensor closest to the vessel and smaller than the horizontal distance between the vessel and the last sensor most remote from the vessel.
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