Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Seismic prospecting – Offshore prospecting
Patent
1997-12-30
2000-02-22
Oda, Christine K.
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Seismic prospecting
Offshore prospecting
367 18, G01V 138
Patent
active
060288175
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a marine seismic system with a control system and at least one powered (manned or unmanned) tow vehicle with at least one seismic apparatus or system attached thereto, the at least one powered tow vehicle for selectively towing under its own power the at least one seismic apparatus or system. In one aspect such towing is done in controlled conjunction with movement of one or more host vessels. In another aspect such a marine seismic system includes at least one service boat for servicing the at least one powered tow vehicle.
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Oda Christine K.
Taylor Victor J.
Western Atlas International Inc.
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