Acoustics – Geophysical or subsurface exploration – Seismic wave generation
Patent
1987-11-17
1991-07-16
Steinberger, Brian S.
Acoustics
Geophysical or subsurface exploration
Seismic wave generation
181401, G01V 104
Patent
active
050317180
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for generating seismic energy in offshore areas includes energy propagating means for directing energy downwardly vertically into an earth formation. A carrier contains an elongated rigid coupler means that extends from the carrier at the water level to the seat floor. A base plate may be connected to the lower end of the coupler means. The coupler means may be a section of pipe. Driving means on the carrier drives the coupler means to cause sound energy to emanate from the coupler means or base plate into the sea floor. Such means may be a hammer-type device or a vibrator-type device. Alternatively, the lower end of the coupler means or the base plate may be driven by means of a vibrator-type device to cause sound waves to emanate from the coupler means or the base plate directly into the sea floor.
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Bell Keith A.
Exxon Production Research Company
Schneider John S.
Steinberger Brian S.
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