Segmented base plate seismic sweeps
US9921322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/005
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Vibrators for producing seismic signals for use in oil and gas exploration are equipped with segmented base plates, each segment being independently controlled and activated. The use of an array of base plate segments allows the individual segments of the array to be activated in a particular pattern, thus generating S-waves and other unconventional wave patterns for seismic use.
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