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Seismic vibrator to produce a continuous signal

  • US 9,551,798 B2
  • Filed: 01/21/2011
  • Issued: 01/24/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving, by a control unit of a seismic vibrator, a non-frequency-swept pilot signal having a predetermined waveform;

    in response to the pilot signal, the control unit causing vibrational actuation of at least one moveable element of the seismic vibrator; and

    generating, by the seismic vibrator due to the vibrational actuation of the at least one moveable element, a first continuous seismic signal having content in a first frequency bandwidth of multiple frequencies.

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