Steerable paravane system for towed seismic streamer arrays

Details Steerable paravane system for towed seismic streamer arrays Steerable paravane system for towed seismic streamer arrays

2011-02-01

2011-02-01

Keith, Jack (Department: 3663)

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Offshore prospecting

C114S244000, C114S254000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07881153

ABSTRACT:
A paravane for a seismic acquisition system includes a float, a frame suspended from the float, deflectors affixed to the frame, and means for coupling a tow rope to a lead-in functionally extending between a forward end and an aft end of the frame. The paravane includes means for selectively changing an effective position along the lead-in of the means for coupling the tow cable.

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