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Method and apparatus for conducting geophysical exploration from a marine vessel

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6060445
An apparatus is described for conducting geophysical exploration in a marine environment, comprising: a boom mounted with the ship and extending therefrom; a winch mounted with the ship and separate from the boom; a cable having a first end wound onto the winch; a geophysical exploration device attached to the other end of the cable; a pulley mounted on the boom at a selected distance from the ship for rotatably suspending the cable and attached geophysical exploration device therefrom; means for rotating the boom between an extended position in which the boom extends athwartships and a stowed position adjacent the ship; and means for aligning the cable with the winch and pulley means as the boom is rotated between the stowed and extending positions.
Assignee:
Amoco Corp., Chicago, IL
Patent Number(s):
US 4793274
OSTI ID:
6060445
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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02 PETROLEUM
020200* -- Petroleum-- Reserves
Geology
& Exploration
03 NATURAL GAS
030200 -- Natural Gas-- Reserves
Geology
& Exploration
BUOYS
CABLES
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
EXPLORATION
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
MARINE SURVEYS
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
MINERAL RESOURCES
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
RESOURCES
SEAS
SEISMIC SOURCES
SEISMIC SURVEYS
SHIPS
SURFACE WATERS
SURVEYS
WINCHES