Seismic device
First Claim
1. A device including instruments for use on a sea bed for the collection and recording of first signals during offshore seismic exploration, said device comprising:
- first, second and third geophones arranged in x, y and z directions, respectively, which produce geophone signals;
an electronic angle gauge;
a compass;
a top portion having means for allowing said device to be handled;
an intermediate portion being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a first end connected to said top portion;
a pointed end, connected to a second end of said intermediate portion, said pointed end housing said geophones, said electronic angle gauge, and said compass;
a hydrophone for recording pressure waves being disposed proximate said top portion;
a battery;
a processor which processes said geophone signals;
a memory unit which stores information;
an acoustic communications system for receiving and transmitting second and third signals, respectfully;
an optical reader which reads collected measurements; and
a power supply which supplies power to said processor, and said memory unit;
wherein said battery, said processor, said memory unit, said communication system, said optical reader, said power supply and said hydrophone are disposed in said intermediate portion.
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Abstract
A device including instruments for use on the seabed for the collection and recording of first signals during off-shore seismic exploration. The device includes first, second and third geophones arranged in x, y and z directions, respectively, which produce geophone signals: an electronic angle gauge; a compass; a top portion having means for allowing said device to be handled; an intermediate portion being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a first end being connected to the top portion; a pointed end, connected to a second end of the intermediate portion, which houses geophones, the electronic angle gauge and the compass; a hydrophone for recording pressure waves which is disposed proximate to the top portion; a battery; a processor which processes the geophone signal; a memory unit which stores information; an acoustic communications system for receiving and transmitting second and third signals; an optical reader which reads collected measurements; and a power supply which supplies power to the processor and the memory unit. In addition, the battery, the processor, the memory unit, the communications system, the optical reader, the power supply, and the hydrophone are disposed in the intermediate portion.
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1. A device including instruments for use on a sea bed for the collection and recording of first signals during offshore seismic exploration, said device comprising:
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first, second and third geophones arranged in x, y and z directions, respectively, which produce geophone signals; an electronic angle gauge; a compass; a top portion having means for allowing said device to be handled; an intermediate portion being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a first end connected to said top portion; a pointed end, connected to a second end of said intermediate portion, said pointed end housing said geophones, said electronic angle gauge, and said compass; a hydrophone for recording pressure waves being disposed proximate said top portion; a battery; a processor which processes said geophone signals; a memory unit which stores information; an acoustic communications system for receiving and transmitting second and third signals, respectfully; an optical reader which reads collected measurements; and a power supply which supplies power to said processor, and said memory unit; wherein said battery, said processor, said memory unit, said communication system, said optical reader, said power supply and said hydrophone are disposed in said intermediate portion.
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2. A device including instruments for use on a seabed for the collection and recording of first signals during off-shore seismic exploration, said device comprising:
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first, second and third geophones arranged in x, y and z directions, respectively, which produce geophone signals; an electronic angle gauge; a compass; a top portion having means for allowing said device to be handled; an intermediate portion being substantially cylindrically in shape and having a first end being connected to said top portion; a pointed end, connected to a second end of said intermediate portion, said pointed end housing said geophones, said electronic angle gauge, and said compass; a hydrophone for recording pressure waves being disposed proximate said top portion; a battery; a processor which processes said geophone signals; a memory unit which stores information; an acoustic communications system for receiving and transmitting second and third signals, respectively; an optical reader which reads collected measurements; and a power supply which supplies power to said processor, and said memory unit; wherein said battery, said processor, said memory unit, said communication system, said optical reader, said power supply and said hydrophone are disposed in said intermediate portion; wherein said acoustic communications system receiving signal capability provides a first mechanism for starting and stopping the recording of said first signals, and the acoustic communications system transmitting signals capability simplifies a gathering in of the poles.
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3. A device including instruments for use on a sea bed for the collection and recording of first signals during offshore seismic exploration, said device comprising:
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first, second and third geophones arranged in x, y and z directions, respectively, which produce geophone signals; an electronic angle gauge; a compass; a top portion having means for allowing said device to be handled; an intermediate portion being substantially cylindrical in shape and having a first end connected to said top portion; a pointed end, connected to a second end of said intermediate portion, said pointed end housing said geophones, said electronic angle gauge, and said compass; a hydrophone for recording pressure waves being disposed proximate aid top portion; a battery; a processor which processes said geophone signals; a memory unit which stores information; an acoustic communications system for receiving and transmitting second and third signals, respectfully; a reader which supplies power to said processor, and said memory unit; wherein said battery, said processor, said memory unit, said communication system, said reader, said power supply and said hydrophone are disposed in said intermediate portion. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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