Shallow water seismic energy source

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1984-11-23

1987-04-14

Kyle, Deborah L.

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Signal transducers

Underwater type

181120, H04R 144, G01V 138

Patent

active

046583874

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for generating a shock wave in water comprising a housing capable of containing compressed gas, attachment means fastened to the housing by which the apparatus is oriented in a selected positioned and exhaust means in the housing positioned to release compressed gas in directions other than substantially upward. In a preferred embodiment, a commercially available compressed air gun is modified by blinding off the uppermost exhaust ports.

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"External Sleeve--A New Air-Gun Approach", Jun., 1984, E. R. Harrison and L. M. Giacoma.
"Bolt.RTM.-PAR.RTM. Air Gun", Bolt Technology Corporation.

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