Marine seismic system

Details Marine seismic system Marine seismic system

1983-05-18

1990-07-17

Steinberger, Brian S.

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Offshore prospecting

367 75, 367 16, 181110, G01V 138, G01V 147

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049425579

ABSTRACT:
A method of marine seismic exploration of the strata beneath a body of water comprising the steps of generating a compressional wave in the body of water and sensing the converted shear waves reflected from the strata.

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Tatham, Robert H., "Seismic Shear Wave Observations . . . ", Oil and Gas Journal, Jan. 1984, pp. 110-114.
Neidell, N. S., Marine Application of Shear Waves, the Leading Edge of Exploration, Jan. 1986, pp. 65-67.
J. A. Coffeen, Seismic Exploration Fundamentals PPC Books, Tulsa Oklahoma, 1978, pp. 78 and 79.
Lewis et al., Converted Shear Waves as seen by Ocean Bottom Seismeters & Surface Bouys, 10/77, vol. 67, #5, pp. 1291-1302, Seis. Soc. America.

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