Seismic data acquisition with varying distance between seismic vessels

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10712463
APP PUB NO 20170315250A1
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15650406

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A method for acquiring seismic data comprises operating a seismic vessel towing at least one of a seismic streamer with a plurality of seismic sensors and a seismic source. The inline distance between the vessel and one or more other vessels is adjusted according to a predefined function, where the seismic vessels travel along offset seismic acquisition lines, by increasing and reducing the in-line distance during the acquisition of the seismic data.

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TGS-NOPEC GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY10451 CLAY ROAD HOUSTON TX 77041

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Brettwood, Paul Sunderland, GB 4 10
Leveille, Jacques Pierre Houston, US 2 9
Meredith, Jeffrey Alan Highlands Ranch, US 2 9

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