Mechanical imploder and method for generating under water seismic signals
Patent
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OSTI ID:6266535
A mechanical imploder and a method for generating underwater seismic signals are described. The apparatus includes a pair of opposed plates, a supporting assembly for submerging the plates underwater, and a quick-acting piston assembly for driving the plates apart rapidly to create a cavitation or vacuum into which water rushes, causing an implosion producing the desired seismic energy signals. The method contemplates passing 2 opposed plate along a predetermined path underwater and over the formation to be explored. Seismic signals are generated by driving the plates apart at predetermined intervals at a sufficient rate of speed to cause the cavitation and generation of seismic signals. The signals are then sensed or monitored. (5 claims)
- Assignee:
- TUL; EDB-81-111560
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3369627
- OSTI ID:
- 6266535
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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