Automatic system and method for testing marine streamers of seismic exploration systems
CA 1107851 A · Owner: Chevron Research And Technology Company · Inventors: Brown, Earl J.; Sie, Swan A.
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In accordance with the present invention a marine streamer, test system and method (MARSTEST) is disclosed for testing fieldworthiness of hydrophone sections within the streamer under both passive and dynamic operating conditions. With regard to a passive operating state, five (5) test parameters are automatically generated and compared with upper and lower limits stored within a mini-computer housed aboard the marine exploration boat. Any out-of-specification values trip an alarm network and a printer to warn of the malfunctioning streamer section. Result: replacement or other repair can be effected. With regard to dynamic operating conditions acceptable "signature", characteristics of the …
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- Granted August 25, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 25, 1998.
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