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Multiplexing method and apparatus for telemetry of seismic data

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OSTI ID:5156091
A single time-multiplexed channel for telemetry of seismic data from a plurality of remote, spaced-apart sensors to a central recording device is described. All of the sensors are identical and interchangeable. A unique polling signal is transmitted over a telemetry link to each sensor. Upon receipt of the polling signal, each sensor in turn transmits its accumulated data over the telemetry link to a recording device. The time-delay due to polling-signal propagation between successive sensors provides a time window during which each sensor can transmit data. 2 figures.
Assignee:
Western Geophysical Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3990036
OSTI ID:
5156091
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English