System for automatically attaching and detaching seismic nodes directly to a deployment cable
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G01V-001/38
H02G-001/00
B65G-067/60
F16L-001/14
F16L-001/20
F16L-001/235
출원번호
US-0366325
(2016-12-01)
등록번호
US-9846250
(2017-12-19)
발명자
/ 주소
Rokkan, Arne Henning
Henman, Richard Edward
Larsen, Leif Johan
Næs, Johan Fredrik
Ervik, Mariann
Semb, Ole-Fredrik
출원인 / 주소
Seabed Geosolutions B.V.
대리인 / 주소
Park, Vaughan, Fleming & Dowler LLP
인용정보
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초록▼
Embodiments, including apparatuses, systems and methods, for automatically attaching and detaching seismic devices to a deployment cable, including a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes. A node installation system may include a moveable node carrier coupled to a cable detection device and a node a
Embodiments, including apparatuses, systems and methods, for automatically attaching and detaching seismic devices to a deployment cable, including a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes. A node installation system may include a moveable node carrier coupled to a cable detection device and a node attachment device that is configured to move a direct attachment mechanism on a node into a locking or closed position about the deployment cable. In an embodiment for retrieval and/or detachment operations, the system may also be configured to automatically detect the position of a node and remove the node from the deployment line by actuating the direct attachment mechanism into an open or unlocked position. Other devices besides a node may be attached and detached from the deployment line if they are coupled to one or more direct attachment mechanisms.
대표청구항▼
1. A method of automatically attaching seismic nodes to a deployment line, comprising: positioning at least one autonomous seismic node with at least one direct attachment mechanism next to a length of a deployment line; andautomatically attaching the at least one direct attachment mechanism to the
1. A method of automatically attaching seismic nodes to a deployment line, comprising: positioning at least one autonomous seismic node with at least one direct attachment mechanism next to a length of a deployment line; andautomatically attaching the at least one direct attachment mechanism to the deployment line with a node attaching device. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising accelerating the at least one autonomous seismic node to a speed that is approximately the same speed as the deployment line. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising automatically detecting a node placement position on the deployment line. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the deployment line comprises a plurality of ferrules coupled to the deployment line, and wherein the detecting step further comprises detecting at least one of the plurality of ferrules. 5. The method of claim 1, further comprising attaching a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes to a plurality of sections of the deployment line. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the attaching step comprises moving the at least one direct attachment mechanism from a closed position to an open position. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the attaching step comprises locking the at least one direct attachment mechanism onto the deployment line. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the attaching step comprises locking the at least one direct attachment mechanism adjacent to one of a plurality of ferrules coupled to the deployment line. 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the deployment line is coupled to a plurality of ferrules located at a plurality of positions on the deployment line, wherein the attaching step comprises attaching the seismic node adjacent to one of the plurality of ferrules. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the deployment line is coupled to a plurality of ferrules located at a plurality of positions on the deployment line, wherein the seismic node comprises two direct attachment mechanisms, wherein the attaching step comprises attaching the two direct attachment mechanisms on either side of one of the plurality of ferrules. 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the node attaching device comprises at least one moveable arm. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least one moveable arm detects a ferrule on the deployment line. 13. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least one moveable arm engages the deployment line. 14. A method of attaching a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes to a deployment line, comprising: determining a plurality of node placement positions on a deployment line; andautomatically attaching a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes to the determined plurality of node placement positions. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the deployment line comprises a plurality of reference markers, wherein each reference marker is a potential node placement position. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein the plurality of node placement positions comprise different spacings between at least some of the attached plurality of autonomous seismic nodes. 17. The method of claim 14, wherein at least some of the plurality of node placement positions are determined at approximately 6.25 meter intervals or combinations of approximately 6.25 meter intervals. 18. The method of claim 14, wherein the node placement positions are variable based on the seismic survey requirements. 19. The method of claim 14, further comprising determining the plurality of node placement positions as the deployment line is being deployed from a back deck of a marine vessel. 20. The method of claim 14, further comprising varying at least some of the plurality of node placement positions as the deployment line is being deployed from a back deck of a marine vessel. 21. The method of claim 14, further comprising attaching the plurality of autonomous seismic nodes at variable spacing positions in response to positions determined by a control system. 22. The method of claim 14, further comprising detecting the plurality of node placement positions based on detecting the plurality of reference markers. 23. The method of claim 14, wherein the attaching step comprises attaching the plurality of autonomous seismic nodes adjacent to at least some of a plurality of ferrules coupled to the deployment line. 24. The method of claim 14, wherein the determining step comprises skipping at least some of a plurality of reference markers coupled to the deployment line for increased attachment distances between adjacent autonomous seismic nodes. 25. The method of claim 14, further comprising attaching a plurality of transponders to the deployment line. 26. The method of claim 14, wherein each of the autonomous seismic nodes comprises a locking device configured to lock around the deployment line during the attaching step.
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