Distributed marine seismic source

Details Distributed marine seismic source Distributed marine seismic source

1984-01-03

1987-01-06

Jordan, Charles T.

Acoustics

Geophysical or subsurface exploration

Seismic wave generation

181402, 367143, 367189, G01V 1135, G01V 138

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046339701

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a compact tunable subsea seismic source. The source has multiple seismic radiating plates placed symmetrically about a central housing which contains a hydraulic actuating system. The source is towed to optimize the amount of energy applied to the surrounding water.

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