Lightning protection for seismic data acquisition system

Details Lightning protection for seismic data acquisition system Lightning protection for seismic data acquisition system

1993-06-22

1994-11-29

Moskowitz, Nelson

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Signal transducers

Receivers

361119, 174 2, 174 6, 181122, H04R 1100, H02H 904, H02H 320

Patent

active

053696263

ABSTRACT:
A lightning protection system is disclosed for a seismic data acquisition system having single or multiple geophones positioned at predetermined ground locations over a large area. A surge suppressor is placed across the leads to which the geophones strings are connected. Such surge suppressor preferably comprises a gas discharge arc tube. The base or spike of each geophone is implanted in the ground, A ground lead is connected to the surge suppressor. Electrical energy from a lightning strike affecting the geophones, cables, data acquisition boxes, etc. is dissipated by the surge suppressors through the multiple spikes to the earth thereby to minimize damage resulting from lightning.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1311063 (1919-07-01), Gabel
patent: 4253131 (1981-02-01), Bosik et al.
patent: 4409637 (1983-10-01), Block
patent: 4698721 (1987-10-01), Warren
patent: 4999729 (1991-03-01), Stifter
Fisher et al., 1970 Lightning and Static Electricity Conference, Dec. 11, 1970, pp. 309-161 USCL (317/61.5).

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Lightning protection for seismic data acquisition system does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Lightning protection for seismic data acquisition system, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Lightning protection for seismic data acquisition system will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-78610