Method for improving the efficiency of air guns

Details Method for improving the efficiency of air guns Method for improving the efficiency of air guns

1981-08-03

1986-03-25

Cangialosi, Salvatore

Acoustics

Geophysical or subsurface exploration

Seismic wave generation

181113, 181119, 367144, G01V 102

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ABSTRACT:
A quantity of a solution of a long-chain polymer is injected into the water around an air gun. The resulting dilute solution of the long-chain polymer tends to reduce turbulence surrounding the air bubble that is created when the gun is fired.

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