CA2508397C - Device and method for laterally steering streamer cables - Google Patents

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CA2508397C
CA2508397C CA2508397A CA2508397A CA2508397C CA 2508397 C CA2508397 C CA 2508397C CA 2508397 A CA2508397 A CA 2508397A CA 2508397 A CA2508397 A CA 2508397A CA 2508397 C CA2508397 C CA 2508397C
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    • G01V1/00—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
    • G01V1/16—Receiving elements for seismic signals; Arrangements or adaptations of receiving elements
    • G01V1/20—Arrangements of receiving elements, e.g. geophone pattern
    • G01V1/201—Constructional details of seismic cables, e.g. streamers
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    • G01V1/38—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
    • G01V1/3817—Positioning of seismic devices
    • G01V1/3826—Positioning of seismic devices dynamic steering, e.g. by paravanes or birds

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