Electricity: measuring and testing – Of geophysical surface or subsurface in situ – Using electrode arrays – circuits – structure – or supports
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Whittington, Kenneth J (Department: 2858)
Electricity: measuring and testing
Of geophysical surface or subsurface in situ
Using electrode arrays, circuits, structure, or supports
Reexamination Certificate
active
08008921
ABSTRACT:
A system to perform a marine subterranean survey includes at least one vertical electromagnetic (EM) source and at least one EM receiver to measure a response of a subterranean structure that is responsive to EM signals produced by the vertical EM source. At least one tow cable is used to tow the EM source and EM receiver through a body of water.
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Alumbaugh David L.
Brady James P.
Combee Leendert
Cuevas Nestor
Howlid Martin
WesternGeco L.L.C.
Whittington Kenneth J
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