Subsurface seismic deployment system and method
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Jun 25, 2019
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Nov 30, 2017
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May 24, 2017
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May 24, 2016
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Abstract
A seismic deployment system having a deployment apparatus, a tow line, and a carrier line having a plurality of seismic sensor coupled therealong. The deployment apparatus has a hydrodynamic body. The tow line is configured for towing the hydrodynamic body through a water column. The carrier line is engaged with the deployment apparatus. The deployment apparatus is configured to control tension in the carrier line for deployment of the seismic sensors while the hydrodynamic body is towed through the water column by the tow line.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION | 2105 CITYWEST BOULEVARD SUITE 400 HOUSTON TX 77042-2839 |
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- 2017 Application Filing Year
- B63B Class
- 976 Applications Filed
- 721 Patents Issued To-Date
- 73.88 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Barry, Ronald | Houston, US | 2 | 9 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 9 | |||
Olivier, André W | River Ridge, US | 14 | 163 |
# of filed Patents : 14 Total Citations : 163 | |||
Schneider, Curt | Houston, US | 18 | 167 |
# of filed Patents : 18 Total Citations : 167 |
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