Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Seismic prospecting – Offshore prospecting
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-12
2010-02-09
Hughes, Scott A (Department: 3663)
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Seismic prospecting
Offshore prospecting
C367S019000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07660191
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for acquiring marine seismic data are described. One method comprises selecting tow depth of one or more marine seismic streamers based at least in part on lack of or presence of currents at different depths, and allowing the current to contribute to steering the streamers to desired lateral positions at the selected tow depth. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow 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.
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Griffin Jeffrey E.
Hughes Scott A
Pramudji Ari
Wells Richard V.
WesternGeco L.L.C.
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