Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Seismic prospecting – Offshore prospecting
Patent
1980-02-04
1982-04-06
Moskowitz, Nelson
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Seismic prospecting
Offshore prospecting
367 60, 367 74, 364421, 364200, G01V 124, G01V 138
Patent
active
043239900
ABSTRACT:
A seismic data generation and collection system is described for use in a exploration vessel for determining the subsea structure of the earth. A plurality of acoustic energy sources are towed behind the boat and acoustic waves are emitted therefrom by conventional means. The reflection at the subsea interfaces of the acoustic waves are picked up by the energy detectors which produce analog signals. These analog signals are then converted to digital data; multiple computers are used to reformat the data into a desired format. A real time monitor computer and monitor plotter may also be provided to assist the operator in evaluation of the operation of the system. The desired record format includes header information relating to the parameters under which the seismic shot was made, which may be written directly onto the magnetic tape containing the seismic data.
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Goode James W.
Nelson Robert G.
Penner Wayne A.
Ray Charles D.
Gilman Michael G.
Huggett Charles A.
Kowalski Frank J.
Mobil Oil Corporation
Moskowitz Nelson
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