Method and system for geophysical data acquisition on an airship
CA 2617125 C · Owner: Bell Geospace, Inc. · Inventors: Brett, John; Macfarlane, John
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A geophysical survey is conducted, using specialized instruments to measure , the gravity , field by flying over a terrain of interest. A series of nominally parallel survey lines can , be flown until a total region to be surveyed has been covered. The geophysical survey , data is collected using an airship or self-propelled lighter-than-air craft sometimes , referred to as a dirigible or blimp. In particular a rigid airship may be , used, that includes all extensions, like fins and a control car attached to a rigid frame.
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- Filed June 30, 2006 and granted January 7, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 30, 2026.
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