Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Seismic prospecting – Offshore prospecting
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-31
2009-06-30
Allen, Andre J (Department: 2855)
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Seismic prospecting
Offshore prospecting
C073S432100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07554881
ABSTRACT:
A technique includes obtaining seismic data, which was acquired during a seismic survey in seawater. The technique includes based on the seismic data, determining a conductivity of the seawater and processing data obtained from an electromagnetics-based survey based on the determined conductivity.
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Coates Richard T.
Horne Steve A.
Allen Andre J
Griffin Jeffrey E.
Jenkins Jermaine
Pruner Fred G.
WesternGeco L.L.C.
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