IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
공개
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0216067
(2016-07-21)
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공개번호 |
US-0017007
(2017-01-19)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Woodward, JR., Reagan Neil
- Thompson, James N.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Woodward, JR., Reagan Neil
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인용정보 |
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0 인용 특허 :
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초록
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Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two rem
Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two remotely operated vehicles, each comprising a seismic sensor storage compartment, and a seismic sensor transfer device comprising a container for transfer of one or more of the seismic sensor devices from the vessel to the sensor storage compartment of at least one of the two remotely operated vehicles.
대표청구항
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1. A system to deploy seismic sensors in a marine environment, comprising: a seismic sensor transfer device to house and transport a plurality of seismic sensors, the seismic sensor transfer device deployed from a vessel;a propulsion system of the seismic sensor transfer device to receive an instruc
1. A system to deploy seismic sensors in a marine environment, comprising: a seismic sensor transfer device to house and transport a plurality of seismic sensors, the seismic sensor transfer device deployed from a vessel;a propulsion system of the seismic sensor transfer device to receive an instruction and move, responsive to the instruction, the seismic sensor transfer device; andan underwater vehicle to: transfer at least one of the plurality of seismic sensors from the seismic sensor transfer device to the underwater vehicle;operate at a second speed different from a first speed at which the vessel operates; andplace the at least one seismic sensor on a seabed. 2. The system of claim 1, comprising: a control unit to provide the instruction to the propulsion system. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the propulsion system comprises the control unit. 4. The system of claim 2, comprising: the control unit external to, and remote from, the seismic sensor transfer device. 5. The system of claim 4, comprising: the control unit configured to transmit a wired or wireless transmission comprising the instruction to the propulsion system. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the instruction comprises an instruction to follow an object moving through an aqueous medium. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the instruction comprises an instruction to follow the vessel that tows the seismic sensor transfer device through an aqueous medium. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein the propulsion system comprises: an energy source to provide energy; andan engine to convert the provided energy to mechanical energy to move the seismic sensor transfer device in a chosen direction. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the propulsion system comprises: a means to generate force to push surrounding water away from the seismic sensor transfer device in a direction opposite a direction of movement of the seismic sensor transfer device. 10. The system of claim 1, wherein the propulsion system comprises at least one of: a propeller;a thruster;a paddle;an oar;a waterwheel;a water jet;a fan; ora pump. 11. The system of claim 1, comprising: a steering device to control a direction of the movement of the seismic sensor transfer device. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the steering device comprises a rudder. 13. The system of claim 11, comprising: a control unit configured to instruct the steering device to control the direction of the movement of the seismic sensor transfer device. 14. The system of claim 1, wherein the seismic sensor transfer device comprises at least one of a container, a drone, a skid structure, a transfer skid, a basket, a rack, a magazine, or a tray. 15. The system of claim 1, wherein the seismic sensor transfer device comprises a movable platform configured to facilitate transfer of the seismic sensor device. 16. A method of deploying seismic sensors in a marine environment, comprising: deploying, from a vessel, a seismic sensor transfer device configured to house and transport a plurality of seismic sensors;receiving, by a propulsion system of the seismic sensor transfer device, an instruction to move the seismic sensor transfer device;moving, by the propulsion system responsive to the instruction, the seismic sensor transfer device;transferring at least one of the plurality of seismic sensors from the seismic sensor transfer device to an underwater vehicle;operating the underwater vehicle at a second speed different from a first speed at which the vessel is operating; andplacing, by the underwater vehicle, the at least one seismic sensor on a seabed. 17. The method of claim 16, comprising: providing, by a control unit, the instruction to the propulsion system. 18. The method of claim 16, comprising: providing, by a control unit remote from and external to the propulsion system, the instruction to the propulsion system via a wired or wireless transmission comprising the instruction. 19. The method of claim 16, wherein the instruction comprises an instruction to follow an object moving through an aqueous medium. 20. The method of claim 16, comprising: controlling, by a steering device of the propulsion system, a direction of movement of the seismic sensor transfer device.
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