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Method and apparatus for seismic data acquisition

  • US 7,310,287 B2
  • Filed: 05/30/2003
  • Issued: 12/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/30/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An ocean bottom seismic data collection system comprising:

  • a. a water tight case having a wall defining an internal compartment;

    b. at least one geophone disposed within said casec. a clock disposed within said case;

    d. a power source disposed within said case; and

    e. a seismic data recorder disposed within said case,f. said system having a negative buoyancy;

    g. wherein said system is self contained and requires no external communications or controls during recording,h. wherein the case comprises a first plate having a first periphery and a second plate having a second periphery, wherein the plates are joined along their peripheries by said wall.

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