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US 10,345,473 B2Granted
Multi-dimensional folding seismic sensor array
AssigneeWesternGeco L.L.C.
InventorRoger G. Hine
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Abstract
A system having an unmanned marine vessel and a multi-dimensional seismic sensor array coupled to the unmanned marine vessel. The multi-dimensional seismic sensor array is configured to acquire seismic survey data and calculate pressure gradients in multiple directions. The frame includes members that are configured to rotatably pivot with respect to each other in moveable x-shaped crossing configurations.
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A device, comprising:
- an unmanned marine vessel;
- a multi-dimensional seismic sensor array configured to couple to the unmanned marine vessel and configured to float beneath the unmanned marine vessel at a pre-determined depth, wherein the multi-dimensional seismic sensor array is configured to acquire seismic survey data, and wherein the multi-dimensional seismic sensor array comprises:
- four seismic streamers;
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- a frame for coupling the four seismic streamers together, wherein the frame is configured to hold the four seismic streamers in a multi-dimensional cuboid type lattice structure in a substantially expanded position;
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- wherein the frame comprises members that are configured to rotatably pivot with respect to each other in moveable x-shaped crossing configurations.
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