Device for weighting of streamer cables

Details Device for weighting of streamer cables Device for weighting of streamer cables

1991-12-13

1994-01-11

Lobo, Ian J.

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Offshore prospecting

367 16, 405171, G01V 138

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052788040

ABSTRACT:
For the balancing of seismic streamer cables (1) circular ring or sleeve-shaped weighted bodies are adjustably attached at desired intervals on the cable. The weighted bodies can be resilient for temporarily enlarging an opening (3) to receive the cable therethrough and for closing onto the cable in use, or can be circular cross-sectional bodies formed by two parts (4, 5, 4', 5') partially connected together by a single pin (6, 6') and fastened together by a spring pin (7) or hook-shaped pivoted lever (8) engageable with a retainer pin (10).

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