Source for marine seismic acquisition and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8830794
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13687028

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Method, source and seismic vibro-acoustic source element configured to generate acoustic waves under water. The seismic vibro-acoustic source element includes an enclosure having first and second openings; first and second pistons configured to close the first and second openings; an actuator system provided inside the enclosure and configured to actuate the first and second pistons to generate a wave having first frequency; and a pressure mechanism attached to the enclosure and configured to control a pressure of a fluid inside the enclosure such that a pressure of the fluid is substantially equal to an ambient pressure of the enclosure.

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CGGVERITAS SERVICES SA91300 MASSY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dowle, Robert Massy, FR 35 425
Ruet, Laurent Massy, FR 14 129
Teyssandier, Benoit Massy Cedex, FR 18 145

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