TGS has been granted a patent for a seismic data acquisition positioning apparatus. The apparatus includes a seismic data acquisition unit with various components housed in a case, a hanging unit with a beacon unit, and connectors for positioning. The apparatus also features a retrieval unit with a balloon and gas canister for inflation. GlobalData’s report on TGS gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Seismic data acquisition positioning apparatus with hanging unit
A seismic data acquisition positioning apparatus has been granted a patent (Publication Number: US11940582B2). The apparatus comprises a seismic data acquisition unit housed in a case with various components such as a power source, clock, recorder, control unit, and sensors. It also includes a hanging unit with a beacon unit, connectors, and a retrieval unit with a balloon inflated by a gas canister. The apparatus is designed to be non-buoyant and has specific densities for different components to ensure proper functionality.
The method associated with the apparatus involves providing the seismic data acquisition unit, hanging unit, and retrieval unit, connecting them with rigid connectors, and inflating the balloon of the retrieval unit using a gas canister. The size of the balloon depends on the size of the seismic data acquisition unit and the depth at which it settles on the seafloor. The apparatus can be retrieved using an underwater vehicle and detected via a beacon. The design and functionality of the apparatus aim to facilitate accurate seismic data acquisition positioning while minimizing lateral movement and ensuring visibility on the seabed. The patent covers various claims related to the components, densities, buoyancy, and configuration of the apparatus, highlighting the innovative features and methods employed in its development.
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