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SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR MEASURING SUBMERGED SURFACES

  • US 20160320282A1
  • Filed: 04/28/2016
  • Published: 11/03/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A measurement apparatus, comprising:

  • a main frame;

    a source positioned outside a section of pipe located underwater and connected to the main frame, the source configured to transmit a continuous first amount of radiation;

    a detector positioned outside the pipe and connected to the main frame at a location diametrically opposite the source, the detector configured to receive a continuous second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the section of pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal;

    a control system positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus, the control canister including a data acquisition system (DAQ) configured to receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside; and

    at least one buoyancy structure positioned on the main frame, the at least one buoyancy structure configured to hold the apparatus in place on the pipe,wherein the apparatus is configured to be at least one of autonomously, semi-autonomously, and manually controlled to be moved along the pipe and take multiple measurements of sections of the pipe.

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