Marine seismic data acquisition systems and methods

Details Marine seismic data acquisition systems and methods Marine seismic data acquisition systems and methods

2006-03-10

2008-08-12

Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Offshore prospecting

C367S020000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07411863

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for acquiring marine seismic data are described. One system comprises a marine seismic spread adapted to survey a sub-sea geologic deposit, the spread comprising one or more seismic instruments attached to or within an instrument support bounded by a controllable boundary; and one or more control vessels coupled to the controllable boundary. One method comprises deploying a marine seismic spread as described, and surveying a sub-sea geologic feature using the marine seismic spread while controlling the controllable boundary. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, allowing a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

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