Ocean bottom seisometer

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1985-12-13

1987-09-08

Kyle, Deborah L.

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Offshore prospecting

114333, 181122, 367133, 367173, 367188, 441 29, G01V 138

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046929061

ABSTRACT:
An improved ocean bottom seismometer is disclosed wherein a skirted spherical configuration provides bottom weight and provides a sealed area for seawater ballast which may be ejected to provide positive buoyancy for retrieval.

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Steinmetz et al, "Soil Coupling of a Strong Motion, Ocean Bottom Seismometer", Offshore Technology Conf., 5/3/79.

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