Seismic device

A device including instruments for use on a seabed for the collection and recording of first signals during off-shore seismic exploration, said device comprising:

• first, second and third geophones arranged in x, y and z directions, respectively, which produce geophone signals;
• an electronic angle gauge;
• a compass;
• a top portion having means for allowing said device to be handled;
• an intermediate portion being substantially cylindrically in shape and having a first end being connected to said top portion;
• a pointed end, connected to a second end of said intermediate portion, said pointed end housing said geophones, said electronic angle gauge, and said compass;
• a hydrophone for recording pressure waves being disposed proximate said top portion;
• a battery;
• a processor which processes said geophone signals;
• a memory unit which stores information;
• an acoustic communications system for receiving and transmitting second and third signals, respectively;
• an optical reader which reads collected measurements;
• and
• a power supply which supplies power to said processor, and said memory unit;
• wherein said battery, said processor, said memory unit, said communication system, said optical reader, said power supply and said hydrophone are disposed in said intermediate portion;
• wherein said acoustic communications system receiving signal capability provides a first mechanism for starting and stopping the recording of said first signals, and the acoustic communications system transmitting signals capability simplifies a gathering in of the poles.

A device including instruments for use on a sea bed for the collection and recording of first signals during offshore seismic exploration, said device comprising:

• first, second and third geophones arranged in x, y and z directions, respectively, which produce geophone signals;
• an electronic angle gauge;
• a compass;
• a top portion having means for allowing said device to be handled;
• an intermediate portion being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a first end connected to said top portion;
• a pointed end, connected to a second end of said intermediate portion, said pointed end housing said geophones, said electronic angle gauge, and said compass;
• a hydrophone for recording pressure waves being disposed proximate aid top portion;
• a battery;
• a processor which processes said geophone signals;
• a memory unit which stores information;
• an acoustic communications system for receiving and transmitting second and third signals, respectfully;
• a reader which supplies power to said processor, and said memory unit;
• wherein said battery, said processor, said memory unit, said communication system, said reader, said power supply and said hydrophone are disposed in said intermediate portion.