Acoustic energy system for marine operations

Details Acoustic energy system for marine operations Acoustic energy system for marine operations

1999-02-04

2000-06-20

Martin, David S.

Acoustics

Geophysical or subsurface exploration

Seismic source and detector

181101, 181108, 181110, 181113, 181119, 181120, 367 14, 367 15, 367 19, 367140, 367141, G01V 100

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ABSTRACT:
A marine seismic source for generating acoustic source energy. A housing has a continuous exterior perimeter which is moveable to displace water. Movement of the housing can be accomplished by providing alternating convex and concave exterior surfaces connected with inflection points. The composite shape provides movement inwardly or outwardly, and can be moved with different types of actuators. Piezoelectric elements can be activated to move the housing surfaces and to change the internal housing volume. The resulting pressure pulse provides acoustic source energy useful for the evaluation of subterranean geologic formations and for other purposes.

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