Heads-up Navigation for Seismic Data Acquisition
First Claim
1. A method for conducting a seismic survey, comprising:
- (a) selecting a survey area in which the seismic data will be acquired;
(b) determining a coordinate for the at least one seismic device within the survey area;
(c) inputting the determined coordinate into a portable navigation device;
(d) determining a navigation solution between a determined location of the portable navigation device and the determined coordinate; and
(e) presenting the determined navigation solution in a human cognizable media.
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Abstract
A method and system for acquiring seismic data from a seismic survey plan is provided. A survey area is selected in which the seismic data will be acquired. A coordinate for at least one point of interest within the survey area is determined and input into a portable navigation device. A navigation solution is determined between a GPS-determined location of the portable navigation device and the determined coordinate and thereupon presented in a human cognizable media. A seismic device may be positioned at the determined coordinate to insonify a subterranean formation with seismic energy or for detecting reflected seismic energy. Data may be periodically entered into and retrieved from the portable navigation device by an in-field operator. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for conducting a seismic survey, comprising:
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(a) selecting a survey area in which the seismic data will be acquired;
(b) determining a coordinate for the at least one seismic device within the survey area;
(c) inputting the determined coordinate into a portable navigation device;
(d) determining a navigation solution between a determined location of the portable navigation device and the determined coordinate; and
(e) presenting the determined navigation solution in a human cognizable media. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for conducting a seismic survey, comprising:
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(a) a database configured to contain data associated with a survey plan, the data containing at least one coordinate associated with a point of interest;
(b) a computer configured to access the database;
(c) a portable navigation device configured to receive the at least one coordinate from the computer;
(d) a device configured to determine a location of the portable navigation device;
(e) a processor configured to determine a navigation solution from the determined location and the at least one coordinate; and
(f) a presentation device configured to present the determined navigation solution in a human cognizable media. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer-readable medium containing a computer program that when executed by a processor performs a method for guiding a mobile unit in a geographical area of interest, the computer program comprising:
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instructions to obtain a location for at least one seismic device from a survey plan database;
instructions to obtain a location of the mobile unit from a location sensor carried by the mobile unit;
instructions to determine a navigation solution for guiding the mobile unit to the at least one seismic device; and
instructions to send the navigation solution to an output device to present the navigation solution in a human cognizable media. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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