Power savings mode for ocean bottom seismic data acquisition systems
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Embodiments of the invention provide methods, systems, and apparatus for conserving power while conducting an ocean bottom seismic survey. Sensor nodes placed on an ocean floor may be configured to operate in at least an idle mode and an active mode. Each node may adjust its mode of operation from idle mode to active mode.
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DIGICOURSE LLC | 5000 RIVER ROAD HARAHAN LA 70123 |
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Bircher, Felix E | Metairie, US | 5 | 26 |
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Rigsby, Timothy B | Richmond, US | 6 | 82 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 82 |
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