Clamped receiver array using tubing conveyed packer elements

An apparatus for detecting geophysical energy, comprising:

• a receiver configured to receive geophysical energy characterized by a plurality of characteristics, and convert said geophysical energy into a signal representative of at least one characteristic of said geophysical energy;
• a signal transport device configured to accept said signal and relay said signal to a remote location;
• a fluid conduit configured to contain a pressurized fluid, said conduit comprising an expansible section located proximate to said receiver, said expansible section defined by an outside dimension and configured to increase said outside dimension and press against said receiver in response to an increase of fluid pressure within said conduit;
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• wherein said fluid conduit comprises standard production tubing, and wherein said expansible section comprises a resilient material.

An apparatus for detecting geophysical energy, comprising:

• a receiver configured to receive geophysical energy characterized by a plurality of characteristics, and convert said geophysical energy into a signal representative of at least one characteristic of said geophysical energy;
• a signal transport device configured to accept said signal and relay said signal to a remote location;
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• a fluid conduit configured to contain a pressurized fluid, said conduit comprising an expansible section located proximate to said receiver, said expansible section defined by an outside dimension and configured to increase said outside dimension and press against said receiver in response to an increase of fluid pressure within said conduit;
• said apparatus further comprising a plurality of receivers in spaced-apart relationship, said fluid conduit further comprising a plurality of expansible sections in spaced apart relationship, individual said receivers being located proximate individual said expansible sections;
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• wherein said fluid conduit further comprises standard production tubing sections, individual standard production tubing sections being disposed between individual said expansible sections.