Seismic data acquisition system and method
By designing a seismic survey system including receiver array, main source array and auxiliary source array, the problems of low efficiency and high cost of seismic survey in the prior art are solved, and efficient monitoring and data acquisition of seabed objects and underground features are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510456265.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2019-08-26
- Filing Date
- 2019-09-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-23
AI Technical Summary
When performing seismic surveys, it is difficult to effectively monitor seabed objects and obtain accurate maps of submarine characteristics of seabed, resulting in high operating costs and low efficiency.
An earthquake survey system including a receiver array, a primary source array and an auxiliary source array is designed. The system receives acoustic signals reflected by subsea objects through the receiver array, the main source array generates a low-frequency acoustic signals, and the auxiliary source array generates a high-frequency acoustic signals to improve the accuracy and efficiency of data acquisition.
It realizes efficient monitoring and data acquisition of subsea objects and underground features, reduces operating costs, and improves data accuracy and acquisition efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] This invention application is a divisional application of the invention application with application date of September 9, 2019, application number 201980099730.2 and invention name “Seismic Data Acquisition System and Method”.
[0002] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0003] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 551,353, filed on August 26, 2019, and U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 551,367, filed on August 26, 2019, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background Art
[0004] Seismic or other operations performed on a piece of land may identify characteristics or features of the piece of land being analyzed. Summary of the invention
[0005] At least one aspect of the present disclosure relates to a seismic survey system that can include a receiver array. The receiver array may include a first streamer and a second streamer. The seismic survey system may include a first plurality of receivers coupled to the first streamer and a second plurality of receivers coupled to the second streamer. The seismic survey system may include a primary source array. The primary source array may include a first primary source and a second primary source. The seismic survey system may include an auxiliary source array. The auxiliary source array may include a first auxiliary source and a second auxiliary source. The first auxiliary source may be coupled to the first primary source and the second auxiliary source may be coupled to the second primary source. The seismic survey system may include a first lateral cable coupled to a first deflector and the first primary source. The seismic survey system may include a second lateral cable coupled to a second deflector and the second primary source.
[0006] At least one aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of seismic surveying. The method may include providing a receiver array. The receiver array may include a first streamer and a second streamer. The method may include coupling a first plurality of receivers to the first streamer. The method may include coupling a second plurality of receivers to the second streamer. The method may include providing a primary source array including a first primary source and a second primary source. The method may include providing an auxiliary source array. The auxiliary source array may include a first auxiliary source and a second auxiliary source. The first auxiliary source may be coupled to the first primary source and the second auxiliary source may be coupled to the second primary source. The method may include providing a first lateral cable coupled to a first deflector and the first primary source. The method may include providing a second lateral cable coupled to a second deflector and the second primary source.
[0007] At least one aspect of the present disclosure relates to a seismic survey system that may include a primary source array. The primary source array may include a first primary source and a second primary source. The seismic survey system may include an auxiliary source array. The auxiliary source array may include a first auxiliary source and a second auxiliary source. The first auxiliary source may be coupled to the first primary source and the second auxiliary source may be coupled to the second primary source. The seismic survey system may include a data processing system having one or more processors. The data processing system may initiate a first source emission of the first primary source. The data processing system may initiate a first source emission of the second primary source. The data processing system may initiate a first source emission of the first auxiliary source. The data processing system may initiate a first source emission of the second auxiliary source.
[0008] At least one aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of seismic surveying. The method may include providing a primary source array. The primary source array may include a first primary source and a second primary source. The method may include providing an auxiliary source array. The auxiliary source array may include a first auxiliary source and a second auxiliary source. The first auxiliary source may be coupled to the first primary source and the second auxiliary source may be coupled to the second primary source. The method may include initiating, by a data processing system, a first source emission of the first primary source. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source emission of the second primary source. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source emission of the first auxiliary source. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source emission of the second auxiliary source. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The details of one or more implementations of the subject matter described in this specification are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter will become apparent from the description, drawings, and claims.
[0010] Figure 1 A seismic survey system according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0011] Figure 2 A seismic survey system according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0012] Figure 3 A seismic survey system according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0013] Figure 4 A seismic survey system according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0014] Figure 5 A seismic survey system according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0015] Figure 6 A seismic survey system according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0016] Figure 7 A seismic survey system according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0017] Figure 8 A seismic survey system according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0018] Fig. 9 A method of seismic surveying according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0019] Fig.10 A seismic survey system according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0020] Fig.11 A method of seismic surveying according to example embodiments is illustrated.
[0021] Fig.12 Describe the implementation Figure 1-11 A block diagram of the architecture of a computing system depicting the various elements of the system or components.
[0022] Like reference numbers and designations in the several drawings indicate like elements. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The reflection-based surveys described herein can obtain information about underground features. Acoustic signals can be reflected from underground lithological formations and acquired, analyzed, and interpreted. However, reflection-based surveys are generally not intended to provide information about underground features, but rather provide information about objects on the seafloor. For example, a pipeline located on the seafloor may be leaking fluid or gas at a location that may benefit from survey monitoring.
[0024] The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for seismic surveys. Using reflection-based surveys to detect and monitor objects on the seafloor can be challenging. Inefficiencies associated with increased survey times (such as greater risk of weather delays) increase the operating costs of these surveys and do not provide an accurate map of subsurface features of the seafloor other than objects located on the seafloor. In addition to monitoring objects located on the seafloor, the systems and methods of the present disclosure can also address these and other problems associated with performing surveys to detect subsurface features on the seafloor.
[0025] For example, a seismic survey system may monitor an object on the seafloor. The system may include a receiver array. The receiver array may include a first streamer and a second streamer. The seismic survey system may include a first plurality of receivers coupled to the first streamer and a second plurality of receivers coupled to the second streamer. The seismic survey system may include a primary source array. The primary source array may include a first primary source and a second primary source. The seismic survey system may include an auxiliary source array. The auxiliary source array may include a first auxiliary source and a second auxiliary source. The first auxiliary source may be coupled to the first primary source and the second auxiliary source may be coupled to the second primary source. The seismic survey system may include a first lateral cable coupled to a first deflector and the first primary source. The seismic survey system may include a second lateral cable coupled to a second deflector and the second primary source.
[0026] Figure 1 An example seismic survey system 100 is illustrated for a marine environment, in which the systems and methods of the present disclosure can perform seismic surveys to detect seafloor objects. The seismic survey system 100 may include a receiver array 105. The receiver array 105 may include a first streamer 110. The receiver array 105 may include a second streamer 115. The first streamer 110 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The second streamer 115 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102.
[0027] The seismic survey system 100 may include a first plurality of receivers 120. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be disposed on the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110 along a line. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be evenly spaced along the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data reflected from an object in the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the first plurality of receivers 120 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by seafloor objects. The seafloor objects may be completely buried in the seafloor. The seafloor objects may be partially buried in the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0028] The seismic survey system 100 may include a second plurality of receivers 125. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be disposed on the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115 along a line. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be evenly spaced along the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the second plurality of receivers 125 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features of the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0029] The seismic survey system 100 may include a primary source array 130. The primary source array 130 may generate an acoustic signal received by the receiver array 105. The primary source array 130 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The primary source array 130 may include a first primary source 135. The first primary source 135 may generate a source emission. The first primary source 135 may be a power source. The first primary source 135 may be an acoustic source. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic wave. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic signal received by the receiver array 105. The first primary source 135 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The primary source array 130 may include a second primary source 140. The second primary source 140 may generate a source emission. The second primary source 140 may be a power source. The second primary source 140 may be an acoustic source. The second primary source 140 may generate an acoustic wave. The second primary source 140 may generate an acoustic signal received by the receiver array 105. The second primary source 140 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz).
[0030] The first primary source 135 may include a first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The first streamer 110 may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source.
[0031] The first primary source 135 may include a second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun panels. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun panels. The first streamer 110 may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source.
[0032] The first primary source 135 may include a third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The first streamer 110 may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source.
[0033] The second primary source 140 may include a first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The second streamer 115 may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source.
[0034] The second primary source 140 may include a second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun panels. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun panels. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source.
[0035] The second primary source 140 may include a third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The second streamer 115 may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source.
[0036] The seismic survey system 100 may include an auxiliary source array 145. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate an acoustic signal received by the receiver array 105. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves having a frequency different from the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves having a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves having a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may include a first auxiliary source 150 and a second auxiliary source 160.
[0037] The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The first auxiliary source 150 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be indirectly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the primary source array 130 via a first transverse cable 165. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source.
[0038] The first auxiliary source 150 may generate source emissions. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic waves. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140.
[0039] The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The second auxiliary source 160 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be indirectly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the primary source array 130 via a second transverse cable 175. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source.
[0040] The second auxiliary source 160 may generate source emissions. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic waves. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140.
[0041] The seismic survey system 100 may include a first transverse cable 165. The first transverse cable 165 may be coupled to the first deflector 170. The first transverse cable 165 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The first transverse cable 165 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, a tether, or a rope. The first transverse cable 165 may be coupled to the first deflector 170 via a secondary cable. The first transverse cable 165 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the first primary source 135.
[0042] The first deflector 170 can be a deflector, downwind vane, or deflector that redirects the movement of water passing laterally through the deflector to generate a certain amount of lateral force. The deflector can be configured to redirect the flow of water through the deflector relative to the direction of movement of the water through the deflector. The deflector can include a steering device associated with the deflector. The steering device can redirect the water flow to control the amount of lateral force generated by the deflector.
[0043] The seismic survey system 100 may include a second transverse cable 175. The second transverse cable 175 may be coupled to the second deflector 180. The second transverse cable 175 may be coupled to the second primary source 140. The second transverse cable 175 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, a tether, or a rope. The second transverse cable 175 may be coupled to the second deflector 180 via a secondary cable. The second transverse cable 175 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the second primary source 140.
[0044] The second deflector 180 can be or include a deflector, downwind vane, or deflector that redirects the movement of water passing laterally through the deflector to generate a certain amount of lateral force. The deflector can be configured to redirect the flow of water through the deflector relative to the direction of movement of the water through the deflector. The deflector can include a steering device associated with the deflector. The steering device can redirect the water flow to control the amount of lateral force generated by the deflector.
[0045] The seismic survey system 100 may include a power cable 190. The power cable 190 may provide power to the primary source array 130. For example, the power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the primary source array 130. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the first lateral cable 165 to the primary source array 130. The power cable 190 may provide power to the auxiliary source array 145. For example, the power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the auxiliary source array 145. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the first lateral cable 165 to the auxiliary source array 145. The power cable 190 may be a plurality of power cables.
[0046] Figure 2An example seismic survey system 100 is illustrated. The seismic survey system 100 may include a receiver array 105. The receiver array 105 may include a first streamer 110. The receiver array 105 may include a second streamer 115. The receiver array 105 may include a third streamer 205. The receiver array 105 may include a fourth streamer 210. The receiver array 105 may include a fifth streamer 215. The receiver array 105 may include a sixth streamer 220. The first streamer 110 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The second streamer 115 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The third streamer 205 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. Fourth streamer 210 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102. Fifth streamer 215 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102. Sixth streamer 220 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102.
[0047] The seismic survey system 100 may include a first plurality of receivers 120. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be disposed on the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110 along a line. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be evenly spaced along the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the first plurality of receivers 120 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features of the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating a fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating a gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0048] The seismic survey system 100 may include a second plurality of receivers 125. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be disposed on the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115 along a line. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be evenly spaced along the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the second plurality of receivers 125 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features of the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0049] The seismic survey system 100 may include a primary source array 130. The primary source array 130 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The primary source array 130 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The primary source array 130 may include a first primary source 135. The first primary source 135 may generate a source emission. The first primary source 135 may be a power source. The first primary source 135 may be an acoustic source. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic wave. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The first primary source 135 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The primary source array 130 may include a second primary source 140. The second primary source 140 may generate a source emission. The second primary source 140 may generate a source emission. The second primary source 140 may be a power source. The second primary source 140 may be an acoustic source. The second primary source 140 may generate an acoustic wave. The second primary source 140 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The second primary source 140 may generate low frequency waves (eg, 50 Hz). The distance 225 between the first primary source 135 and the second primary source 140 may be between 40 and 60 meters. For example, the distance 225 between the first primary source 135 and the second primary source 140 may be 50 meters.
[0050] The first streamer 110 may be coupled to a first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0051] The second streamer 115 may be coupled to a first buoy 122 of a second primary source. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0052] The third streamer 205 may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the third streamer 205. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the third streamer 205.
[0053] The fourth streamer 210 may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second primary source 140 may include the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun plates. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun plates. The distance 225 between the second buoy 114 of the first primary source and the second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be between 40 and 60 meters. For example, the distance 225 between the second buoy 114 of the first primary source and the second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be 50 meters. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the fourth streamer 210. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the fourth streamer 210 .
[0054] The fifth streamer 215 may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The first primary source 135 may include the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the fifth streamer 215. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the fifth streamer 215.
[0055] The sixth streamer 220 may be coupled to the second buoy 126 of the second primary source. The second primary source 140 may include the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The distance 230 between the sixth streamer 220 and the fifth streamer 215 may be between 30 meters and 40 meters. For example, the distance 230 between the sixth streamer 220 and the fifth streamer 215 may be 37.5 meters. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the sixth streamer 220. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the sixth streamer 220.
[0056] The seismic survey system 100 may include an auxiliary source array 145. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a different frequency from the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may include a first auxiliary source 150 and a second auxiliary source 160. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The first auxiliary source 150 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first primary source 135.
[0057] The first auxiliary source 150 may generate source emissions. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate sound waves. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The second auxiliary source 160 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the second primary source 140.
[0058] The second auxiliary source 160 may generate source emissions. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic waves. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate a wave having a lower frequency than that generated by the second main source 140 .
[0059] Figure 3An example seismic survey system 100 is illustrated. The seismic survey system 100 may include a receiver array 105. The receiver array 105 may include a first streamer 110. The receiver array 105 may include a second streamer 115. The receiver array 105 may include a third streamer 205. The receiver array 105 may include a fourth streamer 210. The receiver array 105 may include a fifth streamer 215. The receiver array 105 may include a sixth streamer 220. The first streamer 110 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The second streamer 115 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The third streamer 205 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. Fourth streamer 210 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102. Fifth streamer 215 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102. Sixth streamer 220 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102.
[0060] The seismic survey system 100 may include a first plurality of receivers 120. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be disposed on the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110 along a line. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be evenly spaced along the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the first plurality of receivers 120 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0061] The seismic survey system 100 may include a second plurality of receivers 125. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be disposed on the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115 along a line. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be evenly spaced along the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the second plurality of receivers 125 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the sea. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0062] The seismic survey system 100 may include a primary source array 130. The primary source array 130 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The primary source array 130 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The primary source array 130 may include a first primary source 135. The first primary source 135 may generate a source emission. The first primary source 135 may be a power source. The first primary source 135 may be an acoustic source. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic wave. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The first primary source 135 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The first primary source 135 may include a first buoy 112 of the first primary source, a second buoy 114 of the first primary source, and a third buoy 116 of the first primary source.
[0063] The primary source array 130 may include a second primary source 140. The second primary source 140 may generate source emissions. The second primary source 140 may generate source emissions. The second primary source 140 may be a power source. The second primary source 140 may be an acoustic source. The second primary source 140 may generate acoustic waves. The second primary source 140 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second primary source 140 may generate low frequency waves (e.g., 50 Hz). The first primary source 140 may include a first buoy 122 of the second primary source, a second buoy 124 of the second primary source, and a third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The distance 325 between the first primary source 135 and the second primary source 140 may be between 50 and 70 meters. For example, the distance 325 between the first primary source 135 and the second primary source 140 may be 62.5 meters.
[0064] The first streamer 110 may be coupled to a first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0065] The second streamer 115 may be coupled to a first buoy 122 of a second primary source. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0066] The third streamer 205 may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0067] The fourth streamer 210 may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second primary source 140 may include the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun plates. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun plates.
[0068] The fifth streamer 215 may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The first primary source 135 may include the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun panels. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun panels.
[0069] The sixth streamer 220 may be coupled to the second buoy 126 of the second primary source. The second primary source 140 may include the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The distance 230 between the sixth streamer 220 and the fifth streamer 215 may be between 30 meters and 40 meters. For example, the distance 230 between the sixth streamer 220 and the fifth streamer 215 may be 37.5 meters. The distance 325 between the first buoy 112 of the first primary source and the first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be between 50 and 70 meters. For example, the distance 325 between the first buoy 112 of the first primary source and the first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be 62.5 meters.
[0070] The seismic survey system 100 may include an auxiliary source array 145. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a different frequency from the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may include a first auxiliary source 150 and a second auxiliary source 160. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The first auxiliary source 150 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first primary source 135.
[0071] The first auxiliary source 150 may generate source emissions. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic waves. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source.
[0072] The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The second auxiliary source 160 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate source emissions. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic waves. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first main source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second main source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second main source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be installed on the first buoy 122 of the second main source.
[0073] The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source.
[0074] Figure 4An example seismic survey system 100 is illustrated. The seismic survey system 100 may include a receiver array 105. The receiver array 105 may include a first streamer 110. The receiver array 105 may include a second streamer 115. The receiver array 105 may include a third streamer 205. The receiver array 105 may include a fourth streamer 210. The receiver array 105 may include a fifth streamer 215. The receiver array 105 may include a sixth streamer 220. The first streamer 110 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The second streamer 115 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The third streamer 205 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. Fourth streamer 210 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102. Fifth streamer 215 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102. Sixth streamer 220 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102.
[0075] The seismic survey system 100 may include a first plurality of receivers 120. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be disposed on the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110 along a line. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be evenly spaced along the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the first plurality of receivers 120 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0076] The seismic survey system 100 may include a second plurality of receivers 125. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be disposed on the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115 along a line. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be evenly spaced along the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data reflected from an object in the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the second plurality of receivers 125 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by seafloor objects. The seafloor objects may be completely buried in the seafloor. The seafloor objects may be partially buried in the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0077] The seismic survey system 100 may include a primary source array 130. The primary source array 130 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The primary source array 130 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The primary source array 130 may include a first primary source 135. The first primary source 135 may generate a source emission. The first primary source 135 may be a power source. The first primary source 135 may be an acoustic source. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic wave. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The first primary source 135 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The first primary source 135 may include a first buoy 112 of the first primary source, a second buoy 114 of the first primary source, and a third buoy 116 of the first primary source.
[0078] The primary source array 130 may include a second primary source 140. The second primary source 140 may generate source emissions. The second primary source 140 may generate source emissions. The second primary source 140 may be a power source. The second primary source 140 may be an acoustic source. The second primary source 140 may generate acoustic waves. The second primary source 140 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second primary source 140 may generate low frequency waves (e.g., 50 Hz). The second primary source 140 may include a first buoy 122 of the second primary source, a second buoy 124 of the second primary source, and a third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The distance 325 between the first primary source 135 and the second primary source 140 may be between 50 and 70 meters. For example, the distance 325 between the first primary source 135 and the second primary source 140 may be 62.5 meters.
[0079] The first streamer 110 may be coupled to a first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0080] The second streamer 115 may be coupled to a first buoy 122 of a second primary source. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0081] The third streamer 205 may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0082] The fourth streamer 210 may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second primary source 140 may include the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun plates. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun plates.
[0083] The fifth streamer 215 may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The first primary source 135 may include the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun panels. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun panels.
[0084] The sixth streamer 220 may be coupled to the second buoy 126 of the second primary source. The second primary source 140 may include the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The distance 230 between the sixth streamer 220 and the fifth streamer 215 may be between 30 meters and 40 meters. For example, the distance 230 between the sixth streamer 220 and the fifth streamer 215 may be 37.5 meters. The distance 325 between the first buoy 112 of the first primary source and the first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be between 50 and 70 meters. For example, the distance 325 between the first buoy 112 of the first primary source and the first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be 62.5 meters.
[0085] The seismic survey system 100 may include an auxiliary source array 145. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a different frequency from the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may include a first auxiliary source 150, a second auxiliary source 160, a third auxiliary source 405, and a fourth auxiliary source 410. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The first auxiliary source 150 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first main source 135 .
[0086] The first auxiliary source 150 may generate source emissions. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic waves. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source.
[0087] The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The second auxiliary source 160 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate source emissions. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic waves. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first main source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second main source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second main source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be installed on the first buoy 122 of the second main source.
[0088] The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source.
[0089] The third auxiliary source 405 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The third auxiliary source 405 may be mounted on the first primary source 135. The third auxiliary source 405 may be removably attached to the first primary source 135. The third auxiliary source 405 may generate source emissions. The third auxiliary source 405 may generate sound waves. The third auxiliary source 405 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The third auxiliary source 405 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The third auxiliary source 405 may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The third auxiliary source 405 may be mounted on the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The third auxiliary source 405 may be removably attached to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source.
[0090] The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be coupled to the second primary source 140. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be mounted on the second primary source 140. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be removably attached to the second primary source 140. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may generate source emissions. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may generate sound waves. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be mounted on the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be removably attached to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source.
[0091] Figure 5 An example seismic survey system 100 is illustrated. The seismic survey system 100 may include a receiver array 105. The receiver array 105 may include a first streamer 110. The receiver array 105 may include a second streamer 115. The receiver array 105 may include a third streamer 205. The receiver array 105 may include a fourth streamer 210. The receiver array 105 may include a fifth streamer 215. The receiver array 105 may include a sixth streamer 220. The first streamer 110 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The second streamer 115 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The third streamer 205 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. Fourth streamer 210 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102. Fifth streamer 215 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102. Sixth streamer 220 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102.
[0092] The seismic survey system 100 may include a first plurality of receivers 120. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be disposed on the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110 along a line. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be evenly spaced along the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the first plurality of receivers 120 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0093] The seismic survey system 100 may include a second plurality of receivers 125. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be disposed on the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115 along a line. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be evenly spaced along the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the second plurality of receivers 125 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0094] The seismic survey system 100 may include a primary source array 130. The primary source array 130 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The primary source array 130 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The primary source array 130 may include a first primary source 135. The first primary source 135 may generate a source emission. The first primary source 135 may be a power source. The first primary source 135 may be an acoustic source. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic wave. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The first primary source 135 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The first primary source 135 may include a first buoy 112 of the first primary source, a second buoy 114 of the first primary source, and a third buoy 116 of the first primary source.
[0095] The primary source array 130 may include a second primary source 140. The second primary source 140 may generate source emissions. The second primary source 140 may generate source emissions. The second primary source 140 may be a power source. The second primary source 140 may be an acoustic source. The second primary source 140 may generate acoustic waves. The second primary source 140 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second primary source 140 may generate low frequency waves (e.g., 50 Hz). The first primary source 140 may include a first buoy 122 of the second primary source, a second buoy 124 of the second primary source, and a third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The distance 325 between the first primary source 135 and the second primary source 140 may be between 50 and 70 meters. For example, the distance 325 between the first primary source 135 and the second primary source 140 may be 62.5 meters.
[0096] The first streamer 110 may be coupled to a third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0097] The second streamer 115 may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The distance 325 between the first buoy 112 of the first primary source and the first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be between 50 and 70 meters. For example, the distance 325 between the first buoy 112 of the first primary source and the first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be 62.5 meters.
[0098] The third streamer 205 can be coupled to the first transverse cable 165. The fifth streamer 215 can be coupled to the first transverse cable 165. The first transverse cable 165 can be coupled to the first deflector 170. The first transverse cable 165 can be coupled to the first main source 135. The first transverse cable 165 can be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, a tether, or a rope. The first transverse cable 165 can be coupled to the first deflector 170 via a secondary cable. The first transverse cable 165 can be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the first main source 135. The first deflector 170 can be a deflector, a downwind vane, or a deflector that redirects the movement of water passing through the deflector transversely to generate a certain amount of transverse force. The deflector can be configured to redirect the water flow through the deflector relative to the direction of movement of the deflector through the water. The deflector can include a steering device associated with the deflector. The steering device can redirect the water flow to control the amount of transverse force generated by the deflector.
[0099] The fourth streamer 210 can be coupled to the second transverse cable 175. The sixth streamer 220 can be coupled to the second transverse cable 175. The second transverse cable 175 can be coupled to the second deflector 180. The second transverse cable 175 can be coupled to the second main source 140. The second transverse cable 175 can be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, a tether, or a rope. The second transverse cable 175 can be coupled to the second deflector 180 via a secondary cable. The second transverse cable 175 can be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the second main source 140. The second deflector 180 can be a deflector, a downwind blade, or a deflector that redirects the movement of water passing through the deflector transversely to generate a certain amount of transverse force. The deflector can be configured to redirect the water flow through the deflector relative to the direction of movement of the deflector through the water. The deflector can include a steering device associated with the deflector. The steering device can redirect the water flow to control the amount of transverse force generated by the deflector. The distance 230 between the first streamer 110 and the second streamer 115 may be between 30 meters and 40 meters. For example, the distance 230 between the first streamer 110 and the second streamer 115 may be 37.5 meters.
[0100] The seismic survey system 100 may include an auxiliary source array 145. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a different frequency from the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may include a first auxiliary source 150 and a second auxiliary source 160. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The first auxiliary source 150 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first primary source 135.
[0101] The first auxiliary source 150 may generate source emissions. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic waves. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source.
[0102] The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second main source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the main source array 130. The second auxiliary source 160 may be directly coupled to the main source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the second main source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the second main source 140.
[0103] The second auxiliary source 160 may generate source emissions. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic waves. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source.
[0104] Figure 6An example seismic survey system 100 is illustrated. The seismic survey system 100 may include a receiver array 105. The receiver array 105 may include a first streamer 110. The receiver array 105 may include a second streamer 115. The receiver array 105 may include a third streamer 205. The receiver array 105 may include a fourth streamer 210. The first streamer 110 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The second streamer 115 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The third streamer 205 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The fourth streamer 210 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102.
[0105] The seismic survey system 100 may include a first plurality of receivers 120. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be disposed on the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110 along a line. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be evenly spaced along the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the first plurality of receivers 120 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0106] The seismic survey system 100 may include a second plurality of receivers 125. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be disposed on the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115 along a line. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be evenly spaced along the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the second plurality of receivers 125 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0107] The seismic survey system 100 may include a primary source array 130. The primary source array 130 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The primary source array 130 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The primary source array 130 may include a first primary source 135. The first primary source 135 may generate a source emission. The first primary source 135 may be a power source. The first primary source 135 may be an acoustic source. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic wave. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The first primary source 135 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The first primary source 135 may include a first buoy 112 of the first primary source, a second buoy 114 of the first primary source, and a third buoy 116 of the first primary source.
[0108] The primary source array 130 may include a second primary source 140. The second primary source 140 may generate source emissions. The second primary source 140 may generate source emissions. The second primary source 140 may be a power source. The second primary source 140 may be an acoustic source. The second primary source 140 may generate acoustic waves. The second primary source 140 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second primary source 140 may generate low frequency waves (e.g., 50 Hz). The second primary source 140 may include a first buoy 122 of the second primary source, a second buoy 124 of the second primary source, and a third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The distance 325 between the first primary source 135 and the second primary source 140 may be between 50 and 70 meters. For example, the distance 325 between the first primary source 135 and the second primary source 140 may be 62.5 meters.
[0109] The first streamer 110 may be coupled to a first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0110] The second streamer 115 may be coupled to a first buoy 122 of a second primary source. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0111] The third streamer 205 may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 116 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The third buoy 116 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0112] The fourth streamer 210 may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The second primary source 140 may include the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the third buoy 126 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The third buoy 126 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards. The distance 325 between the first buoy 112 of the first primary source and the first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be between 50 and 70 meters. For example, the distance 325 between the first buoy 112 of the first primary source and the first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be 62.5 meters.
[0113] The seismic survey system 100 may include an auxiliary source array 145. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a different frequency from the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may include a first auxiliary source 150, a second auxiliary source 160, a third auxiliary source 405, and a fourth auxiliary source 410. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The first auxiliary source 150 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first main source 135 .
[0114] The first auxiliary source 150 may generate source emissions. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic waves. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source.
[0115] The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The second auxiliary source 160 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate source emissions. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic waves. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first main source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second main source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second main source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be installed on the first buoy 122 of the second main source.
[0116] The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source.
[0117] The third auxiliary source 405 may be coupled to the first transverse cable 165. The first transverse cable 165 may be coupled to the first deflector 170. The first transverse cable 165 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The first transverse cable 165 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, a tether, or a rope. The first transverse cable 165 may be coupled to the first deflector 170 via a secondary cable. The first transverse cable 165 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the first primary source 135. The third auxiliary source 405 may be coupled to the first transverse cable 165 closer to the first primary source 135 than to the first deflector 170. The distance 605 between the first primary source 150 and the third auxiliary source 405 may be between 30 and 40 meters. For example, the distance 605 between the first auxiliary source 150 and the third auxiliary source 405 may be 37.5 meters.
[0118] The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be coupled to the second transverse cable 175. The second transverse cable 175 may be coupled to the second deflector 180. The second transverse cable 175 may be coupled to the second primary source 140. The second transverse cable 175 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, a tether, or a rope. The second transverse cable 175 may be coupled to the second deflector 180 via a secondary cable. The second transverse cable 175 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the second primary source 140. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be coupled to the second transverse cable 175 closer to the second primary source 140 than to the second deflector 180. The distance 610 between the second primary source 160 and the fourth auxiliary source 410 may be between 30 and 40 meters. For example, the distance 610 between the second auxiliary source 160 and the fourth auxiliary source 410 may be 37.5 meters.
[0119] The seismic survey system 100 may include a power cable 190. The power cable 190 may provide power to the primary source array 130. For example, the power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the primary source array 130. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the first transverse cable 165 to the primary source array 130. The power cable 190 may provide power to the auxiliary source array 145. For example, the power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the auxiliary source array 145. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the first transverse cable 165 to the auxiliary source array 145. The power cable 190 may be a plurality of power cables. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the first auxiliary source 150. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the second auxiliary source 160. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the third auxiliary source 405. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the fourth auxiliary source 410.
[0120] Figure 7 An example seismic survey system 100 is illustrated. The seismic survey system 100 may include a receiver array 105. The receiver array 105 may include a first streamer 110. The receiver array 105 may include a second streamer 115. The receiver array 105 may include a third streamer 205. The receiver array 105 may include a fourth streamer 210. The receiver array 105 may include a fifth streamer 215. The receiver array 105 may include a sixth streamer 220. The first streamer 110 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The second streamer 115 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. The third streamer 205 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on a vessel 102. Fourth streamer 210 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102. Fifth streamer 215 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102. Sixth streamer 220 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, or any component capable of connecting a receiver to a recording device that may be located on vessel 102.
[0121] The seismic survey system 100 may include a first plurality of receivers 120. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be disposed on the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be coupled to the first streamer 110 along a line. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be evenly spaced along the first streamer 110. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the first plurality of receivers 120 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The first plurality of receivers 120 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0122] The seismic survey system 100 may include a second plurality of receivers 125. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be disposed on the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be coupled to the second streamer 115 along a line. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be evenly spaced along the second streamer 115. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data reflected from an object on the seafloor. For example, the receivers in the second plurality of receivers 125 may be hydrophones or any other device capable of collecting seismic data. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating underground features of the seafloor. The seismic data may include reflection data indicating features on the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may be configured to detect sound waves reflected by an object on the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be completely buried in the seafloor. The object on the seafloor may be partially buried in the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating fluid leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor. The second plurality of receivers 125 may receive reflection data indicating gas leaking from a pipeline on or below the seafloor.
[0123] The seismic survey system 100 may include a primary source array 130. The primary source array 130 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The primary source array 130 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The primary source array 130 may include a first primary source 135. The first primary source 135 may generate a source emission. The first primary source 135 may be a power source. The first primary source 135 may be an acoustic source. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic wave. The first primary source 135 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The first primary source 135 may generate a low frequency wave (e.g., 50 Hz). The first primary source 135 may include a first buoy 112 of the first primary source and a second buoy 114 of the first primary source.
[0124] The primary source array 130 may include a second primary source 140. The second primary source 140 may generate source emissions. The second primary source 140 may generate source emissions. The second primary source 140 may be a power source. The second primary source 140 may be an acoustic source. The second primary source 140 may generate acoustic waves. The second primary source 140 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second primary source 140 may generate low frequency waves (e.g., 50 Hz). The second primary source 140 may include a first buoy 122 of the second primary source and a second buoy 124 of the second primary source.
[0125] The primary source array 130 may include a third primary source 705. The third primary source 705 may generate source emissions. The third primary source 705 may generate acoustic waves. The third auxiliary source 705 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The third primary source 705 may generate low frequency waves (e.g., 50 Hz). The third primary source 705 may include a first buoy 732 of the third primary source and a second buoy 734 of the third primary source. The distance 735 between the first primary source 135 and the third primary source 705 may be between 50 and 70 meters. For example, the distance 735 between the first primary source 135 and the third primary source 705 may be 62.5 meters. The distance 740 between the second primary source 140 and the third primary source 705 may be between 50 and 70 meters. For example, the distance 740 between the second primary source 140 and the third primary source 705 may be 62.5 meters.
[0126] The first streamer 110 may be coupled to a first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0127] The second streamer 115 may be coupled to a first buoy 122 of a second primary source. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 122 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0128] The third streamer 205 may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The second buoy 114 of the first primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0129] The fourth streamer 210 may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second primary source 140 may include the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The second buoy 124 of the second primary source may include a plurality of gun plates. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun plates.
[0130] The fifth streamer 215 may be coupled to the first buoy 732 of the third primary source. The first buoy 732 of the third primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 732 of the third primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the first buoy 732 of the third primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The first buoy 732 of the third primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The first buoy 732 of the third primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The first buoy 732 of the third primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 by a gun series. The first buoy 732 of the third primary source may include a plurality of gun boards. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun boards.
[0131] The sixth streamer 220 may be coupled to the second buoy 734 of the third primary source. The second primary source 140 may include the second buoy 734 of the third primary source. The second buoy 734 of the third primary source may include a plurality of air guns. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 734 of the third primary source. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the second buoy 734 of the third primary source by a plurality of gun chains. The second buoy 734 of the third primary source may be coupled to the receiver array 105. The second buoy 734 of the third primary source may be coupled to the vessel 102. The second buoy 734 of the third primary source may be connected to the vessel 102 in series by a gun. The second buoy 734 of the third primary source may include a plurality of gun plates. The plurality of air guns may be coupled to the plurality of gun plates.
[0132] The seismic survey system 100 may include an auxiliary source array 145. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a different frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. The auxiliary source array 145 may include a first auxiliary source 150, a second auxiliary source 160, a third auxiliary source 405, a fourth auxiliary source 410, a fifth auxiliary source 720, and a sixth auxiliary source 725. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The first auxiliary source 150 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first main source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first main source 135.
[0133] The first auxiliary source 150 may generate source emissions. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic waves. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be mounted on the second buoy 114 of the first primary source. The first auxiliary source 150 may be removably attached to the second buoy 114 of the first primary source.
[0134] The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the primary source array 130. The second auxiliary source 160 may be directly coupled to the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate source emissions. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic waves. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a higher frequency than the waves generated by the second primary source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves with a lower frequency than the waves generated by the primary source array 130. For example, the second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the first main source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may generate waves of a lower frequency than the waves generated by the second main source 140. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the first buoy 122 of the second main source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the first buoy 122 of the second main source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the first buoy 122 of the second main source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second buoy 124 of the second main source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be mounted on the second buoy 124 of the second main source. The second auxiliary source 160 may be removably attached to the second buoy 124 of the second main source.
[0135] The third auxiliary source 405 may be coupled to the third main source 705. The third auxiliary source 405 may be mounted on the third main source 705. The third auxiliary source 405 may be removably attached to the third main source 705. The third auxiliary source 405 may generate source emissions. The third auxiliary source 405 may generate sound waves. The third auxiliary source 405 may generate acoustic signals to be received by the receiver array 105. The third auxiliary source 405 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The third auxiliary source 405 may be coupled to the first buoy 732 of the third main source. The third auxiliary source 405 may be mounted on the first buoy 732 of the third main source. The third auxiliary source 405 may be removably attached to the first buoy 732 of the third main source.
[0136] The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be coupled to the third primary source 705. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be mounted on the third primary source 705. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be removably attached to the third primary source 705. The third auxiliary source 405 may generate source emissions. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may generate sound waves. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may generate an acoustic signal to be received by the receiver array 105. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may generate high frequency waves (e.g., greater than 1000 Hz, greater than 1500 Hz). The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be coupled to the second buoy 734 of the third primary source. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be mounted on the second buoy 734 of the third primary source. The fourth auxiliary source 410 may be removably attached to the second buoy 734 of the third primary source.
[0137] The fifth auxiliary source 720 may be coupled to the first transverse cable 165. The first transverse cable 165 may be coupled to the first deflector 170. The first transverse cable 165 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The first transverse cable 165 may be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, a tether, or a rope. The first transverse cable 165 may be coupled to the first deflector 170 via a secondary cable. The first transverse cable 165 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the first primary source 135. The fifth auxiliary source 720 may be coupled to the first transverse cable 165 closer to the first primary source 135 than to the first deflector 170.
[0138] The sixth auxiliary source 725 can be coupled to the second transverse cable 175. The second transverse cable 175 can be coupled to the second deflector 180. The second transverse cable 175 can be coupled to the second primary source 140. The second transverse cable 175 can be a cable (e.g., a surface cable), a wire assembly, a tether, or a rope. The second transverse cable 175 can be coupled to the second deflector 180 via a secondary cable. The second transverse cable 175 can be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the second primary source 140. The sixth auxiliary source 725 can be coupled to the second transverse cable 175 closer to the second primary source 140 than to the second deflector 180.
[0139] The seismic survey system 100 may include a power cable 190. The power cable 190 may provide power to the primary source array 130. For example, the power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the primary source array 130. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the first transverse cable 165 to the primary source array 130. The power cable 190 may provide power to the auxiliary source array 145. For example, the power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the auxiliary source array 145. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the first transverse cable 165 to the auxiliary source array 145. The power cable 190 may be a plurality of power cables. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the first auxiliary source 150. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the second auxiliary source 160. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the third auxiliary source 405. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the fourth auxiliary source 410. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the fifth auxiliary source 720. The power cable 190 may be a power cable that transmits power from the vessel 102 to the sixth auxiliary source 725.
[0140] Figure 8 An example seismic survey system 100 is illustrated. The seismic survey system 100 may include a primary source array 130. The primary source array may include a first primary source 135. The first primary source 135 may include a first buoy 112 of the first primary source. The first buoy 112 of the first primary source may be an air gun 855. The primary source array 130 may generate an acoustic signal. The acoustic signal generated by the primary source array 130 may be a primary source emission 805. The air gun 855 may generate an acoustic signal. The acoustic signal generated by the air gun 855 may be a primary source emission 805. The primary source array 130 may be disposed at a first depth 825 of a body of water. The primary source array 130 may be disposed at a first depth 825 below a sea surface 845. The first depth 825 may be between 5 meters and 15 meters below the sea surface 845. The first depth 825 may be less than 5 meters below the sea surface 845. The first depth 825 may be greater than 15 meters below the sea surface 845.
[0141] The seismic survey system 100 may include an auxiliary source array 145. The auxiliary source array 145 may include a first auxiliary source 150. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate an acoustic signal. The acoustic signal generated by the first auxiliary source 150 may be an auxiliary source emission 815. The first auxiliary source 150 may generate an auxiliary source emission 815. The auxiliary source array 145 may be disposed at a first depth 825 of a body of water. The auxiliary source array 145 may be disposed at a first depth 825 below a sea surface 845. The first depth 825 may be between 0.5 meters and 20 meters below a sea surface 845. The first depth 825 may be less than 0.5 meters below a sea surface 845. The first depth 825 may be greater than 20 meters below a sea surface 845. The auxiliary source array 145 may be towed at the same depth as the primary source array 130.
[0142] The seismic survey system 100 may include a receiver array 105. The receiver array 105 may be disposed at a second depth 830 of the body of water. The receiver array 105 may be disposed at a second depth 830 below a sea surface 845. The second depth 830 may be between 0.5 meters and 20 meters below the sea surface 845. The second depth 830 may be shallower than the first depth 825. The second depth 830 may be deeper than the first depth 825. The second depth 830 may be less than 0.5 meters below the sea surface 845. The second depth 830 may be greater than 20 meters below the sea surface 845.
[0143] The receiver array 105 may receive reflection data generated by the acoustic signal. The primary source transmission 805 may be reflected from the seabed 850. The reflection data from the primary source transmission 805 reflected from the seabed 850 may be primary source transmission reflection data 810. The primary source transmission reflection data 810 may be reflection data generated by the acoustic signal from the primary source transmission 805. The receiver array 105 may receive the primary source transmission reflection data 810. The secondary source transmission 815 may be reflected from the seabed 850. The reflection data from the secondary source transmission 815 reflected from the seabed 850 may be secondary source transmission reflection data 820. The secondary source transmission reflection data 820 may be reflection data generated by the acoustic signal from the secondary source transmission 815. The receiver array 105 may receive the secondary source transmission reflection data 820.
[0144] Fig. 9 A method of seismic surveying according to an embodiment is illustrated. Briefly, method 900 may include providing a receiver array (block 905). Method 900 may include coupling a receiver to a streamer (block 910). Method 900 may include providing a primary source array (block 915). Method 900 may include providing an auxiliary source array (block 920). Method 900 may include providing a lateral cable (block 925). Method 900 may include generating an acoustic signal (block 930). Method 900 may include receiving reflection data (block 935).
[0145] The method 900 may include providing a receiver array (block 905). The method may include providing a receiver array including a first streamer. The method may include providing a receiver array including a second streamer. The method may include providing a receiver array including a third streamer. The method may include providing a receiver array including a fourth streamer.
[0146] The method 900 may include coupling a receiver to a streamer (block 910). The method may include coupling a first plurality of receivers to a first streamer. The method may include coupling a second plurality of receivers to a second streamer. The method may include coupling the first streamer to a first buoy of a first primary source. The method may include coupling the second streamer to a first buoy of a second primary source. The method may include coupling a third streamer to a third buoy of the first primary source. The method may include coupling a fourth streamer to a third buoy of the second primary source.
[0147] The method 900 may include providing a primary source array (block 915). The method may include providing a primary source array including a first primary source. The method may include providing a primary source array including a second primary source. The method may include providing a first primary source including a first buoy of the first primary source, a second buoy of the first primary source, and a third buoy of the first primary source. The method may include providing a second primary source including a first buoy of the second primary source, a second buoy of the second primary source, and a third buoy of the second primary source.
[0148] The method 900 may include providing an auxiliary source array (block 920). The method may include providing an auxiliary source array including a first auxiliary source. The method may include providing an auxiliary source array including a second auxiliary source. The first auxiliary source may be coupled to a first primary source. The second auxiliary source may be coupled to a second primary source. The method may include coupling the first auxiliary source to a first buoy of the first primary source. The method may include coupling the second auxiliary source to a first buoy of the second primary source. The method may include providing an auxiliary source array including a third auxiliary source and a fourth auxiliary source. The method may include coupling the third auxiliary source to a first lateral cable. The method may include coupling the fourth auxiliary source to a second lateral cable.
[0149] The method 900 may include providing transverse cables (block 925). The method may include providing a first transverse cable to couple with a first deflector. The method may include providing a first transverse cable to couple with a first primary source. The method may include providing a second transverse cable to couple with a second deflector. The method may include providing a second transverse cable to couple with a second primary source.
[0150] The method 900 may include generating an acoustic signal (block 930). The method may include generating the acoustic signal by a primary source array. The method may include generating the acoustic signal by a secondary source array.
[0151] The method 900 may include receiving reflection data (block 935). The method may include receiving, by a receiver array, reflection data generated by an acoustic signal. The method may include receiving, by a receiver array, reflection data generated by an acoustic signal.
[0152] The method 900 may include towing, by a vessel, a receiver array, a primary source array, and an auxiliary source array in a towing direction. The method may include towing, by a vessel, the primary source array before towing the receiver array. The method may include towing, by a vessel, the auxiliary source array before towing the receiver array. The method may include towing, by a vessel, the auxiliary source array after towing the primary source array. The method may include towing, by a vessel, the auxiliary source array before towing the primary source array. The method 900 may include positioning the primary source array at a first depth in a body of water. The method may include positioning the receiver array at a second depth in the body of water. The second depth may be deeper than the first depth.
[0153] Fig.10 An example seismic survey system 100 is illustrated. The seismic survey system 100 may include a first primary source 135. The seismic survey system 100 may include a second primary source 140. The seismic survey system 100 may include a first auxiliary source 150. The seismic survey system 100 may include a second auxiliary source 160. The seismic survey system 100 may include a third auxiliary source 405. The seismic survey system 100 may include a fourth auxiliary source 410. The first auxiliary source 150 may be coupled to the first primary source 135. The second auxiliary source 160 may be coupled to the second primary source 140.
[0154] The seismic survey system 100 may include a data processing system 1200 as described herein. The data processing system 1200 may have one or more processors 1210. The data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source transmission 1005 of a first primary source. For example, the data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source transmission 1005 of a first primary source at time T 2 The first source transmission 1005 of the first master source is initiated. The data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source transmission 1005 of the first master source before initiating any other source transmission. The data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source transmission 1005 of the first master source at a first time. The data processing system 1200 may initiate the second source transmission 1035 of the first master source. For example, the data processing system 1200 may initiate the second source transmission 1035 of the first master source at time T 14 The second source emission of the first primary source is initiated 1035 .
[0155] The data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source emission 1010 of the second primary source. For example, the data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source emission 1010 of the second primary source at time T 4The data processing system 1200 may start the first source transmission 1010 of the second master source after starting the first source transmission 1005 of the first master source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source transmission 1010 of the second master source at a second time. The second time may be after the first time. The data processing system 1200 may start the second source transmission 1040 of the second master source. For example, the data processing system 1200 may start the second source transmission 1040 of the second master source at time T 16 A second source emission 1040 of a second primary source is initiated.
[0156] The data processing system 1200 may start a first source emission 1005 of a first master source according to a master source startup cycle. The master source startup cycle may include a predetermined source excitation time for the master source emission. The master source emission may include any source emission excited from the master source. The excitation time for the master source startup cycle may occur at regular intervals or a regular frequency. The master source startup cycle may have a first frequency. For example, the excitation time for the master source startup cycle may occur every 8-10 seconds. The excitation time for the master source startup cycle may occur at irregular intervals or an irregular frequency. The data processing system 1200 may start a first source emission 1010 of a second master source according to the master source startup cycle.
[0157] The data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source transmission of a first primary source at a first frequency 1005. The data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source transmission of a second primary source at a first frequency 1010. The first frequency may be a low frequency (eg, 50 Hz).
[0158] The data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source emission 1015 of a first auxiliary source. For example, the data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source emission 1015 of a first auxiliary source at a time T 6 The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1005 of the first main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1010 of the second main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1005 of the first main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1010 of the second main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1005 of the first main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1010 of the second main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source at a third time. The third time may be after the first time. The third time may be before the second time.
[0159] The data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source. For example, the data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source at time T8 The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1005 of the first main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1010 of the second main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1005 of the first main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1010 of the second main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source at a fourth time. The fourth time may be after the second time.
[0160] The data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source. For example, the data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source at time T 10 Start the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1005 of the first main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1010 of the second main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1005 of the first main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1010 of the second main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source before initiating the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source at a fifth time.
[0161] The data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source. For example, the data processing system 1200 may initiate the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source at time T 12Start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1005 of the first main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1010 of the second main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source after starting the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1005 of the first main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1010 of the second main source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1015 of the first auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1020 of the second auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source before starting the first source emission 1025 of the third auxiliary source. The data processing system 1200 may start the first source emission 1030 of the fourth auxiliary source at a sixth time.
[0162] The data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source emission 1015 of a first auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source activation cycle. The auxiliary source activation cycle may include a predetermined source activation time for the auxiliary source emission. The auxiliary source emission may include any source emission activated from the auxiliary source. The activation time for the auxiliary source activation cycle may occur at regular intervals or a regular frequency. The activation time for the auxiliary source activation cycle may occur at irregular intervals or an irregular frequency. The auxiliary source activation cycle may have a second frequency. For example, the activation time for the auxiliary source activation cycle may occur every second. The data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source emission 1020 of a second auxiliary source according to the auxiliary source activation cycle.
[0163] The auxiliary source startup cycle may be synchronized with the main source startup cycle. For example, the auxiliary source startup cycle may operate at the same rate as the main source startup cycle. The auxiliary source startup cycle may operate simultaneously with the main source startup cycle. The data processing system 1200 may synchronize the auxiliary source startup cycle with the main source startup cycle. The data processing system 1200 may synchronize the local clock of the first auxiliary source 150 with the local clock of the first main source 135. The data processing system 1200 may synchronize the local clock of the first auxiliary source 150 with the local clock of the second main source 140. The data processing system 1200 may synchronize the local clock of the second auxiliary source 160 with the local clock of the first main source 135. The data processing system 1200 may synchronize the local clock of the second auxiliary source 160 with the local clock of the second main source 140.
[0164] The auxiliary source startup cycle may be asynchronous with the main source startup cycle. For example, the auxiliary source startup cycle may operate at a different rate than the main source startup cycle. The auxiliary source startup cycle may operate at a different time than the main source startup cycle. The data processing system 1200 may make the auxiliary source startup cycle asynchronous with the main source startup cycle. The data processing system 1200 may make the phase of the local clock of the first auxiliary source 150 inconsistent with the phase of the local clock of the first main source 135. The data processing system 1200 may make the phase of the local clock of the first auxiliary source 150 inconsistent with the phase of the local clock of the second main source 140. The data processing system 1200 may make the phase of the local clock of the second auxiliary source 160 inconsistent with the phase of the local clock of the first main source 135. The data processing system 1200 may make the phase of the local clock of the second auxiliary source 160 inconsistent with the phase of the local clock of the second main source 140.
[0165] The data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source transmission of a first auxiliary source at a second frequency 1015. The data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source transmission of a second auxiliary source at a second frequency 1020. The data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source transmission of a third auxiliary source at a second frequency 1025. The data processing system 1200 may initiate a first source transmission of a fourth auxiliary source at a second frequency 1030. The second frequency may be a high frequency (e.g., 1500 Hz).
[0166] Fig.11 A method of seismic surveying according to an embodiment is illustrated. Briefly, method 1100 may include providing a primary source array (block 1105). Method 1100 may include providing an auxiliary source array (block 1110). Method 1100 may include initiating primary source transmission (block 1115). Method 1100 may include initiating auxiliary source transmission (block 1120).
[0167] The method 1100 may include providing a primary source array (block 1105). The method may include providing a primary source array including a first primary source. The method may include providing a primary source array including a second primary source.
[0168] The method 1100 may include providing an auxiliary source array (block 1110). The method may include providing an auxiliary source array including a first auxiliary source. The method may include providing an auxiliary source array including a second auxiliary source. The first auxiliary source may be coupled to a first primary source. The second auxiliary source may be coupled to a second primary source.
[0169] The method 1100 may include initiating a primary source transmission (block 1115). The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a first primary source. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a first primary source according to a primary source startup cycle. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a second primary source. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a second primary source according to a primary source startup cycle. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a first primary source at a first frequency. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a second primary source at a first frequency. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a second primary source at a first frequency.
[0170] The method 1100 may include initiating auxiliary source transmission (block 1120). The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a first auxiliary source. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a first auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source startup cycle. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a second auxiliary source. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a second auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source startup cycle. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a first auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source startup cycle, the auxiliary source startup cycle being synchronized with a main source startup cycle. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a first auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source startup cycle, the auxiliary source startup cycle being asynchronous with a main source startup cycle. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a second auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source startup cycle. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a first auxiliary source at a second frequency. The method may include initiating, by the data processing system, a first source transmission of a second auxiliary source at a second frequency.
[0171] Fig.12 Describe the implementation Figure 1-11 A block diagram of the architecture of a computing system depicting the various elements of the system or components. Fig.121 is a block diagram of a data processing system including a computer system 1200 according to an embodiment. The data processing system, computer system, or computing device 1200 may be used to implement a system configured to filter, convert, transform, generate, analyze, or otherwise process Figure 1-11 The computing system 1200 includes a bus 1205 or other communication component for communicating information and a processor 1210 or processing circuit coupled to the bus 1205 for processing information. The computing system 1200 may also include one or more processors 1210 or processing circuits coupled to the bus for processing information. The computing system 1200 may also include a main memory 1215, such as a random access memory (RAM) or other dynamic storage device, coupled to the bus 1205 for storing information and instructions to be executed by the processor 1210. The main memory 1215 may also be used to store seismic data, binning function data, images, reports, tuning parameters, executable code, temporary variables, or other intermediate information during the execution of instructions by the processor 1210. The computing system 1200 may further include a read-only memory (ROM) 1220 or other static storage device coupled to the bus 1205 for storing static information and instructions for the processor 1210. A storage device 1225 , such as a solid-state device, magnetic disk, or optical disk, is coupled to bus 1205 for persistent storage of information and instructions.
[0172] The computing system 1200 may be coupled to a display 1235 or display device, such as a liquid crystal display, or an active matrix display, via the bus 1205 for displaying information to a user. An input device 1230, such as a keyboard including alphanumeric and other keys, may be coupled to the bus 1205 for communicating information and command selections to the processor 1210. The input device 1230 may include a touch screen display 1235. The input device 1230 may also include a cursor controller, such as a mouse, trackball, or cursor direction keys, for communicating direction information and command selections to the processor 1210, and for controlling cursor movement on the display 1235.
[0173] The processes, systems, and methods described herein may be implemented by the computing system 1200 in response to the processor 1210 executing a set of instructions contained in the main memory 1215. Such instructions may be read into the main memory 1215 from another computer-readable medium, such as the storage device 1225. Execution of the set of instructions contained in the main memory 1215 causes the computing system 1200 to perform the illustrative processes described herein. One or more processors in a multi-processing arrangement may also be employed to execute the instructions contained in the main memory 1215. In some implementations, hard-wired circuitry may be used in place of or in conjunction with software instructions to implement the illustrative implementations. Thus, the embodiments are not limited to any specific combination of hardware circuitry and software.
[0174] Although Fig.12 An example computing system has been described in the specification, but embodiments of the subject matter and functional operations described in this specification may be implemented in other types of digital electronic circuits, or in computer software, firmware, or hardware, or a combination of one or more of them, including the structures disclosed in this specification and their structural equivalents.
[0175] The subject matter described in this specification and the embodiment of operation can be implemented in the digital electronic circuit including the structure disclosed in this specification and their structural equivalents or in the combination of computer software, firmware or hardware or one or more of them. The subject matter described in this specification can be implemented as one or more computer programs (for example, one or more circuits of computer program instructions), which are encoded on one or more computer storage media for being executed by a data processing device or controlling the operation of the data processing device. Alternatively or additionally, the program instruction can be encoded on an artificially generated propagation signal, for example, an electrical, optical or electromagnetic signal generated by a machine, which is generated to encode information to be transmitted to a suitable receiver device for execution by a data processing device. The computer storage medium can be or be included in a computer-readable storage device, a computer-readable storage matrix, a random or serial access memory array or device, or one or more of them. In addition, although the computer storage medium is not a propagation signal, the computer storage medium can be the source or destination of the computer program instruction encoded in the artificially generated propagation signal. The computer storage medium can also be or be included in one or more separate components or media (for example, several CDs, disks or other storage devices).
[0176] The operations described in this specification may be performed by a data processing device on data stored on one or more computer-readable storage devices or received from other sources. The term "data processing device" or "computing device" includes various devices, equipment and machines for processing data, including, for example, a programmable processor, a computer, a system on a chip, or a plurality of the foregoing or a combination thereof. The device may include a dedicated logic circuit, such as an FPGA (field programmable gate array) or an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit). In addition to hardware, the device may also include code that creates an execution environment for the computer program in question, for example, code that constitutes processor firmware, a protocol stack, a database management system, an operating system, a cross-platform runtime environment, a virtual machine, or a combination of one or more thereof. The device and the execution environment may implement a variety of different computing model infrastructures, such as web services, distributed computing, and grid computing infrastructures.
[0177] A computer program (also referred to as a program, software, software application, script, or code) may be written in any form of programming language, including compiled or interpreted languages, declarative or procedural languages, and may be deployed in any form, including as a stand-alone program or as a circuit, component, subroutine, object, or other unit suitable for use in a computing environment. A computer program may, but need not, correspond to a file in a file system. A program may be stored in a portion of a file that holds other programs or data (e.g., one or more scripts stored in a markup language document), in a single file dedicated to the program in question, or in several coordinated files (e.g., files storing one or more circuits, subroutines, or portions of code). A computer program may be deployed to execute on one computer or on several computers located at one site or distributed over several sites and interconnected by a communications network.
[0178] Processors suitable for executing computer programs include, for example, any one or more processors of a microprocessor and a digital computer. The processor may receive instructions and data from a read-only memory or a random access memory or both. The elements of a computer are a processor for performing actions according to instructions and one or more memory devices for storing instructions and data. The computer includes or is operably connected to receive data from or transmit data to or to one or more large-capacity storage devices (such as magnetic disks, magneto-optical disks, or optical disks) for storing data. The computer does not need to have such a device. In addition, the computer may be built into another device, such as a personal digital assistant (PDA), a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, or a portable storage device (such as a universal serial bus (USB) flash drive), to name just a few. Devices suitable for storing computer program instructions and data include all forms of non-volatile memory, media, and memory devices, including, for example, semiconductor memory devices EPROM, EEPROM, and flash memory devices; magnetic disks, such as internal hard disks or removable disks; magneto-optical disks; and CD ROM and DVD-ROM disks. The processor and memory may be supplemented by or incorporated into a dedicated logic circuit.
[0179] To provide interaction with a user, embodiments of the subject matter described in this specification may be implemented on a computer having a display device, such as a CRT (cathode ray tube) or LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor for displaying information to the user, and a keyboard and a pointing device, such as a mouse or trackball, through which the user can provide input to the computer. Other types of devices may also be used to provide interaction with the user; for example, the feedback provided to the user may be any form of sensory feedback, such as visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback; and any form of input from the user may be received, including acoustic, voice, or tactile input.
[0180] The embodiments described herein can be implemented in any of a variety of ways, including, for example, using hardware, software, or a combination thereof. When implemented in software, the software code can be executed on any suitable processor or processor collection, whether provided in a single computer or distributed among several computers.
[0181] Likewise, a computer may have one or more input and output devices. Among other things, these devices may be used to present a user interface. Examples of output devices that may be used to provide a user interface include a printer or display screen for outputting a visual presentation and a speaker or other sound generating device for outputting an auditory presentation. Examples of input devices that may be used for a user interface include a keyboard and a pointing device, such as a mouse, a touch pad, and a digitized tablet computer. As another example, a computer may receive input information through speech recognition or other auditory formats.
[0182] These computers can be interconnected in any suitable form through one or more networks, including local area networks or wide area networks (such as enterprise networks) and intelligent networks (IN) or the Internet. Such networks can be based on any suitable technology and can operate according to any suitable protocol, and can include wireless networks, wired networks or fiber optic networks.
[0183] A computer for implementing at least a portion of the functionality described herein may include a memory, one or more processing units (also referred to herein as "processors"), one or more communication interfaces, one or more display units, and one or more user input devices. The memory may include any computer-readable medium, and may store computer instructions for implementing the various functionalities described herein (also referred to herein as "processor executable instructions"). The processing unit may be used to execute instructions. The communication interface may be connected to a wired or wireless network, a bus, or other communication device, and may therefore allow the computer to send communications to or receive communications from other devices. For example, a display unit may be provided to allow a user to view various information related to the execution of instructions. For example, a user input device may be provided to allow a user to make manual adjustments, make selections, enter data or various other information during the execution of instructions, or interact with the processor in any of a variety of ways.
[0184] The various methods or processes outlined herein may be encoded as software that can be executed on one or more processors employed in any of a variety of operating systems or platforms. In addition, such software may be written using any of a number of suitable programming languages or programming or scripting tools, and may also be compiled into executable machine language code or intermediate code that is executed on a framework or virtual machine.
[0185] In this regard, various inventive concepts may be embodied as a computer-readable storage medium (or several computer-readable storage media) (e.g., computer memory, one or more floppy disks, optical disks, optical disks, tapes, flash memory, circuit configurations in field programmable gate arrays or other semiconductor devices or other non-transitory media or tangible computer storage media), which is encoded with one or more programs that, when executed on one or more computers or other processors, perform methods of implementing various embodiments of the solution discussed above. The computer-readable medium or multiple computer-readable media may be removable, so that the one or more programs stored thereon can be loaded onto one or more different computers or other processors to implement various aspects of the present solution as discussed above.
[0186] In this document, the term "program" or "software" is used to refer to any type of computer code or computer executable instruction set that can be used to program a computer or other processor to implement various aspects of the embodiments discussed above. The one or more computer programs that perform the methods of the present solution when executed need not reside on a single computer or processor, but can be distributed in a modular manner among multiple different computers or processors to implement various aspects of the present solution.
[0187] Computer executable instructions can be in various forms, such as program modules, which are executed by one or more computers or other devices. Program modules include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, and other components that perform specific tasks or implement specific abstract data types. In various embodiments, the functions of program modules can be combined or distributed as needed.
[0188] Likewise, data structures may be stored in a computer-readable medium in any suitable form. To simplify the description, data structures are shown as having fields that are associated by location in the data structure. Such relationships may also be achieved by allocating storage space for the fields, which have location information in the computer-readable medium that conveys the relationship between the fields. However, any suitable mechanism may be used to establish the relationship between the information in the fields of the data structure, including by using pointers, tags, or other mechanisms that establish relationships between data elements.
[0189] Any reference to an embodiment or element or action of a system and method mentioned in the singular herein may include an embodiment comprising a plurality of these elements, and any reference to a plural form of any embodiment or element or action herein may include an embodiment comprising only a single element. References in the singular or plural form are not intended to limit the currently disclosed system or method, their parts, actions or elements to a single or multiple configurations. References to any action or element based on any information, action or element may include an embodiment of the action or element based at least in part on any information, action or element.
[0190] Any embodiment disclosed herein may be combined with any other embodiment, and references to "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "alternative embodiments," "various embodiments," "one embodiment," etc. are not necessarily mutually exclusive and are intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment. These terms as used herein do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment. Any embodiment may be combined, inclusively or exclusively, with any other embodiment in any manner consistent with the aspects and embodiments disclosed herein.
[0191] References to "or" may be interpreted as inclusive, such that any term described using "or" may indicate any of a single, more than one, and all of the described terms. References to at least one of a joint list of terms may be interpreted as inclusive OR to indicate any of a single, more than one, and all of the described terms. For example, a reference to "at least one of 'A' and 'B'" may include only "A," only "B," and both "'A' and 'B'." Such references used in conjunction with "includes" or other open-ended terms may include additional items.
[0192] The systems and methods described herein may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from their characteristics.The foregoing embodiments are illustrative rather than limiting of the described systems and methods.
[0193] Where a technical feature in the drawings, detailed description or any claim is followed by a reference numeral, the reference numeral is included to increase the intelligibility of the drawings, detailed description and claims. Therefore, neither the reference numerals nor their absence will have any limiting effect on the scope of any claim element.
[0194] The systems and methods described herein may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from their characteristics. The foregoing embodiments are illustrative rather than limiting of the described systems and methods. Therefore, the scope of the systems and methods described herein is indicated by the appended claims rather than the preceding description, and changes brought about by the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the claims are also included therein.
Claims
1. A seismic survey system, include: A main source array, including a first main source and a second main source; an auxiliary source array, comprising a first auxiliary source and a second auxiliary source, the first auxiliary source being coupled to the first main source, and the second auxiliary source being coupled to the second main source; as well as A data processing system having one or more processors, wherein the data processing system is configured to: Initiate the first source emission of the first primary source; Initiate emission of the first source of the second primary source; Initiate a first source emission of the first auxiliary source; as well as The first source emission of the second auxiliary source is initiated.
2. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The data processing system is used to: Initiate the first source emission of the first main source according to a main source initiation cycle; as well as The first source emission of the second master source is started according to the master source start-up cycle.
3. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The data processing system is used to: starting the first source emission of the first auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source starting cycle; as well as The first source emission of the second auxiliary source is enabled according to the auxiliary source enablement period.
4. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The data processing system is used to: Initiate the first source emission of the first main source according to a main source initiation cycle; starting the first source emission of the second main source according to the main source starting cycle; starting the first source emission of the first auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source starting cycle, the auxiliary source starting cycle being synchronized with the main source starting cycle; as well as The first source emission of the second auxiliary source is enabled according to the auxiliary source enablement period.
5. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The data processing system is used to: Initiate the first source emission of the first main source according to a main source initiation cycle; starting the first source emission of the second main source according to the main source starting cycle; starting the first source emission of the first auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source starting cycle, the auxiliary source starting cycle being asynchronous with the main source starting cycle; as well as The first source emission of the second auxiliary source is enabled according to the auxiliary source enablement period.
6. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The data processing system is used to: initiating the first source transmission of the first primary source at a first frequency; starting the first source transmission of the second primary source at the first frequency; enabling the first source of the first auxiliary source to transmit at a second frequency; as well as The first source transmission of the second auxiliary source is initiated at the second frequency.
7. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The first main source includes a first buoy of the first main source, a second buoy of the first main source, and a third buoy of the first main source; The second main source includes a first buoy of the second main source, a second buoy of the second main source, and a third buoy of the second main source; The first auxiliary source is coupled to the first buoy of the first primary source; and The second auxiliary source is coupled to the first buoy of the second primary source.
8. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The first main source includes a first buoy of the first main source, a second buoy of the first main source, and a third buoy of the first main source; The second main source includes a first buoy of the second main source, a second buoy of the second main source, and a third buoy of the second main source; The first auxiliary source is coupled to the first buoy of the first primary source; The second auxiliary source is coupled to the first buoy of the second primary source; A first transverse cable is coupled to the first deflector and the first primary source; A second transverse cable is coupled to the second deflector and the second primary source; The auxiliary source array includes a third auxiliary source and a fourth auxiliary source; The third auxiliary source is coupled to the first transverse cable; and The fourth auxiliary source is coupled to the second transverse cable.
9. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The first main source includes a first buoy of the first main source, a second buoy of the first main source, and a third buoy of the first main source; The second main source includes a first buoy of the second main source, a second buoy of the second main source, and a third buoy of the second main source; The first auxiliary source is coupled to the first buoy of the first primary source; The second auxiliary source is coupled to the first buoy of the second primary source; A first transverse cable is coupled to the first deflector and the first primary source; A second transverse cable is coupled to the second deflector and the second primary source; The auxiliary source array includes a third auxiliary source and a fourth auxiliary source; The third auxiliary source is coupled to the first transverse cable; The fourth auxiliary source is coupled to the second transverse cable; and The data processing system is used to: enabling the first source of the first auxiliary source to transmit at a second frequency; enabling said first source to transmit said second auxiliary source at said second frequency; enabling a first source of the third auxiliary source to transmit at the second frequency; as well as A first source transmission of the fourth auxiliary source is initiated at the second frequency.
10. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The auxiliary source array includes a third auxiliary source and a fourth auxiliary source; and The data processing system is used to: enabling the first source of the first auxiliary source to transmit at a second frequency; enabling said first source to transmit said second auxiliary source at said second frequency; enabling a first source of the third auxiliary source to transmit at the second frequency; as well as A first source transmission of the fourth auxiliary source is initiated at the second frequency.
11. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The data processing system is used to: Initiating the first source emission of the first primary source at a first time; initiating emission of the first source from the second primary source at a second time; initiating the first source emission of the first auxiliary source at a third time; as well as The first source emission of the second auxiliary source is initiated at a fourth time.
12. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The data processing system is used to: Initiating the first source emission of the first primary source at a first time; initiating emission of the first source of the first auxiliary source at a second time, the second time being after the first time; Initiate emission of the first source of the second primary source at a third time, the third time being after the second time; as well as The first source emission of the second auxiliary source is initiated at a fourth time, the fourth time being subsequent to the third time.
13. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The auxiliary source array comprises a third auxiliary source and a fourth auxiliary source; and The data processing system is used to: Initiating the first source emission of the first primary source at a first time; initiating emission of the first source from the second primary source at a second time; initiating the first source emission of the first auxiliary source at a third time; initiating emission of the first source from the second auxiliary source at a fourth time; initiating the first source emission of the third auxiliary source at a fifth time; as well as The first source emission of the fourth auxiliary source is initiated at a sixth time.
14. The seismic survey system according to claim 1, include: The data processing system is used to: initiating the first source emission of the first master source and the first source emission of the second master source according to a master source initiation cycle, the master source initiation cycle having a first frequency; as well as The first source transmission of the first auxiliary source and the first source transmission of the second auxiliary source are enabled according to an auxiliary source enablement period, the auxiliary source enablement period having a second frequency.
15. A method for seismic survey, include: providing a primary source array including a first primary source and a second primary source; providing an auxiliary source array including a first auxiliary source and a second auxiliary source, the first auxiliary source being coupled to the first primary source, and the second auxiliary source being coupled to the second primary source; Initiating, by a data processing system, a first source emission of the first primary source; Initiating, by the data processing system, a first source emission of the second primary source; initiating, by the data processing system, a first source emission of the first auxiliary source; as well as A first source emission of the second auxiliary source is initiated by the data processing system.
16. The seismic survey method according to claim 15, include: The data processing system starts the first source emission of the first master source according to a master source start-up cycle; as well as The first source emission of the second master source is initiated by the data processing system according to the master source activation cycle.
17. The seismic survey method according to claim 15, include: initiating, by the data processing system, the first source emission of the first auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source initiation cycle; as well as The first source emission of the second auxiliary source is enabled by the data processing system according to the auxiliary source enablement cycle.
18. The seismic survey method according to claim 15, include: The data processing system starts the first source emission of the first master source according to a master source start-up cycle; The data processing system starts the first source emission of the second master source according to the master source start-up cycle; The data processing system starts the first source emission of the first auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source start-up cycle, wherein the auxiliary source start-up cycle is synchronized with the main source start-up cycle; as well as The first source emission of the second auxiliary source is enabled according to the auxiliary source enablement period.
19. The seismic survey method according to claim 15, include: The data processing system starts the first source emission of the first master source according to a master source start-up cycle; The data processing system starts the first source emission of the second master source according to the master source start-up cycle; The data processing system starts the first source emission of the first auxiliary source according to an auxiliary source start-up cycle, wherein the auxiliary source start-up cycle is not synchronized with the main source start-up cycle; as well as The first source emission of the second auxiliary source is enabled by the data processing system according to the auxiliary source enablement cycle.
20. The seismic survey method according to claim 15, include: initiating, by the data processing system, the first source transmission of the first primary source at a first frequency; initiating, by the data processing system, transmission of the first source of the second primary source at the first frequency; initiating, by the data processing system, transmission of the first source of the first auxiliary source at a second frequency; as well as The first source transmission of the second auxiliary source is initiated by the data processing system at the second frequency.