公开(公告)号：US5299172A

公开(公告)日：1994-03-29

申请号：US13052

申请日：1993-02-03

Applicant: Algernon S. Badger ,  Gary J. Craig

Inventor： Algernon S. Badger ,  Gary J. Craig

IPC: G01V1/18 ,  H04R1/44 ,  H04B17/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/186 ,  H04R1/44 ,  Y10T29/42 ,  Y10T29/49005

Abstract: A method for precisely adjusting the sensitivity of a polarized crystal hydrophone by applying a voltage signal to the hydrophone. Voltage pulses having selected characteristics are repeatedly applied to the crystal until it is determined that the sensitivity of the crystal has reached a desired level.

Abstract translation: 一种通过向水听器施加电压信号来精确调节偏振晶体水听器的灵敏度的方法。 具有选定特性的电压脉冲重复施加到晶体，直到确定晶体的灵敏度已经达到期望的水平。

公开(公告)号：US5867451A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-02

申请号：US784484

申请日：1997-01-17

Applicant: Win Chang ,  Algernon S. Badger ,  Richard H. Luce ,  David S. Lamance ,  Hoan P. Nguyen ,  Christopher A. Neighbors

Inventor： Win Chang ,  Algernon S. Badger ,  Richard H. Luce ,  David S. Lamance ,  Hoan P. Nguyen ,  Christopher A. Neighbors

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38 ,  H04R11/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A solid marine seismic cable assembly includes a cable, hydrophone housings, a buoyant filler, and an outer protective jacket. The cable includes a load-bearing fiber bundle, data-transmitting wires, power conductors, optical fibers, and a protective sheath. The data-transmitting wires, power conductors, and optical fibers surround the load-bearing fiber bundle. The protective sheath surrounds the assembly of the data-transmitting wires, power conductors, optical fibers, and the load-bearing fiber bundle. The hydrophone housings affix around the cable in a spaced-apart relationship. Each hydrophone housing includes a hydrophone module, and each hydrophone module contains a hydrophone. The buoyant filler surrounds the cable, and separates the hydrophone housings. The outer protective jacket surrounds the hydrophone housings and the buoyant filler, enclosing the cable assembly.

Abstract translation: 固体海洋地震电缆组件包括电缆，水听器壳体，浮力填充物和外部防护套。 电缆包括承重纤维束，数据传输线，电力导体，光纤和保护护套。 数据传输线，电源线和光纤围绕着承载纤维束。 保护套围绕着数据传输线，电力导体，光纤和承载纤维束的组合。 水听器外壳以相互间隔的关系围绕电缆。 每个水听器壳体包括水听器模块，每个水听器模块包含水听器。 浮力填料围绕电缆，并分离水听器外壳。 外部保护套围绕着水听器外壳和浮动填料，包围电缆组件。

公开(公告)号：US5781510A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US784978

申请日：1997-01-17

Applicant: Win Chang ,  Algernon S. Badger ,  Richard H. Luce ,  David S. Lamance ,  Hoan P. Nguyen ,  Christopher A. Neighbors

Inventor： Win Chang ,  Algernon S. Badger ,  Richard H. Luce ,  David S. Lamance ,  Hoan P. Nguyen ,  Christopher A. Neighbors

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V1/16

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A hydrophone housing includes a hydrophone module, or cap, which contains a hydrophone. The hydrophone housing clamps around a marine seismic cable. The hydrophone housing farther includes a first portion and a second portion. One of the portions has a receiving recess, The hydrophone cap installs on this receiving recess. The portions each include a contact surface which contacts the cable when the portions fasten around the cable. The portions clamp around the cable via screws, The contact surface includes raised bosses which securely grip the cable by increasing contact pressure per unit area in a region of contact between the raised bosses and the cable. In another feature, the portion which contains a receiving recess further includes a wire-clearance recess and a wire passageway, between the receiving recess and the wire-clearance recess. In another feature, an outer cylindrical surface of each hydrophone cap is flush with an outer cylindrical surface of each hydrophone housing.

Abstract translation: 水听器壳体包括一个包含水听器的水听器模块或盖子。 水听器外壳夹在海上地震电缆周围。 水听器壳体进一步包括第一部分和第二部分。 其中一个部分具有接收凹槽，水听器盖安装在该接收凹槽上。 这些部分各自包括当部分固定在电缆周围时与电缆接触的接触表面。 这些部分通过螺丝固定在电缆周围。接触表面包括凸起凸起，凸起凸起通过增加凸起凸起与电缆之间的接触区域中每单位面积的接触压力而牢固地夹持电缆。 在另一个特征中，包含接收凹部的部分还包括在接收凹槽和导线间隙凹槽之间的线间隙凹槽和线通道。 在另一个特征中，每个水听器盖的外圆柱形表面与每个水听器外壳的外圆柱表面齐平。

公开(公告)号：US5642332A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-24

申请号：US537972

申请日：1995-10-02

Applicant: Win H. Chang ,  Algernon S. Badger ,  Bernard Simensky

Inventor： Win H. Chang ,  Algernon S. Badger ,  Bernard Simensky

IPC: G01H11/08 ,  G01V1/18 ,  H04R17/00 ,  H01L41/08

CPC classification number: G01V1/186 ,  G01H11/08

Abstract: An acoustic transducer assembly includes a piezoelectric ceramic crystal. The assembly also includes a pair of solid circular metal plates positioned to sandwich the piezoelectric ceramic crystal between them, wherein each of the metal plates comprises: (i) an outer rim circling a concave portion formed in a first surface of the metal plate, the first surface oriented toward the piezoelectric ceramic crystal; and (ii) an epoxy wicking barrier formed in the first surface, adjacent to the outer rim. The assembly also includes an epoxy adhesive interposed between the metal plates and the piezoelectric ceramic crystal, wherein the outer rim of each plate is bonded to the piezoelectric ceramic crystal by the epoxy adhesive, the pair of plates thus forming a cavity between them. The assembly also includes a flexing stop attached to each first surface.

Abstract translation: 声换能器组件包括压电陶瓷晶体。 组件还包括定位成将压电陶瓷晶体夹在它们之间的一对实心圆形金属板，其中每个金属板包括：（i）环绕形成在金属板的第一表面中的凹部的外缘， 第一表面朝向压电陶瓷晶体; 和（ii）在第一表面中形成的邻近外边缘的环氧树脂芯吸屏障。 该组件还包括插入在金属板和压电陶瓷晶体之间的环氧树脂粘合剂，其中每个板的外缘通过环氧树脂粘合剂结合到压电陶瓷晶体，因此这对板在它们之间形成空腔。 组件还包括附接到每个第一表面的挠曲止动件。

公开(公告)号：US4024492A

公开(公告)日：1977-05-17

申请号：US656528

申请日：1976-02-09

Applicant: William H. Mayne ,  William S. Hawes ,  Algernon S. Badger

Inventor： William H. Mayne ,  William S. Hawes ,  Algernon S. Badger

IPC: G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/22

CPC classification number: G01V1/20

Abstract: An improved seismic array is provided which has the capability to supply data to adjacent recording stations simultaneously. The seismic array has a plurality of seismic detector connection points, and a seismic detector is located at each seismic detector connection point. Dual weighting of the output of each seismic detector in thearray is achieved by connecting dual resistors to the output of each seismic detector. Two pairs of wires are also provided in the array, and one pair of wires interconnects one weighted output of each seismic detector to the first end of the array. The second pair of wires interconnects the second weighted output to the second end of the array. An amplifier is provided for use at either or both ends of the array, and a feedback network, including a resistor, is associated with the amplifier. The ratio of the value of the resistance in the feedback network to the weighting resistor at the seismic detector determines the magnitude of the signal appearing at the output of the amplifier from the response of that seismic detector. A Chebychev weighted array is achieved by a proper selection of resistor values.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的地震阵列，其具有同时向相邻记录站提供数据的能力。 地震阵列具有多个地震检测器连接点，地震检测器位于每个地震检测器连接点处。 通过将双电阻连接到每个地震检波器的输出，可以实现双重加权的每个地震检波器的输出。 在阵列中还提供两对导线，一对线将每个地震探测器的一个加权输出互连到阵列的第一端。 第二对导线将第二加权输出互连到阵列的第二端。 提供放大器用于阵列的两端或两端，并且包括电阻器的反馈网络与放大器相关联。 反馈网络中的电阻值与地震检波器上的加权电阻的比值根据该地震检波器的响应决定出现在放大器输出端的信号的幅度。 切比雪夫加权阵列通过适当的电阻值选择来实现。

公开(公告)号：US5408440A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-18

申请号：US34364

申请日：1993-03-19

Applicant: Algernon S. Badger

Inventor： Algernon S. Badger

IPC: G01H11/08 ,  G01V1/18 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/186 ,  G01H11/08

Abstract: A hydrophone-filter with the frequency response characteristics of a geophone utilizes a second order high pass filter wherein one capacitive element of the filter is the hydrophone itself. The filter includes an amplifier, wherein one input receives a biasing voltage from a resistive network, and the other input receives a signal provided by one or more hydrophones. The filter also includes one or more capacitive elements and one or more resistive elements. The natural frequency and slope of the filter depend upon the values of the capacitive elements of the circuit, including the capacitance of the hydrophones, as well as the values of the resistive elements of the circuit. Advantageously, the natural frequency of the hydrophone-filter remains constant even if the magnitude of the hydrophone's output changes.

Abstract translation: 具有地震检波器的频率响应特性的水听器滤波器利用二阶高通滤波器，其中滤波器的一个电容元件是水听器本身。 滤波器包括放大器，其中一个输入接收来自电阻网络的偏置电压，另一个输入接收由一个或多个水听器提供的信号。 滤波器还包括一个或多个电容元件和一个或多个电阻元件。 滤波器的固有频率和斜率取决于电路的电容元件的值，包括水听器的电容，以及电路的电阻元件的值。 有利的是，即使水听器输出的幅度改变，水听器滤波器的固有频率也保持不变。

公开(公告)号：US4160233A

公开(公告)日：1979-07-03

申请号：US825117

申请日：1977-08-16

Applicant: William H. Mayne ,  William S. Hawes ,  Algernon S. Badger

Inventor： William H. Mayne ,  William S. Hawes ,  Algernon S. Badger

IPC: G01V1/20

CPC classification number: G01V1/20

Abstract: An improved seismic array is disclosed having a plurality of seismic detector connection points with a seismic detector at each seismic detector connection point. The output of each seismic detector in the array is weighted by providing first resistive weighting at each seismic detector connection point. The weighted output of all detectors in the array is provided to a first end of the array over a single pair of wires. An amplifier is additionally provided for connection to the pair of wires at the first end of the array, and the amplifier has feedback network, including a resistor. The ratio of the value of the resistance in the feedback network to the value of the weighting resistor at a seismic detector connection point determines the magnitude of the signal appearing at the output of the amplifier from the response from the seismic detector at that point. An array having bi-directional capabilities is achieved by providing second resistive weighting to the output of each seismic detector in the array and by providing a second pair of wires which interconnects this second weighted output of the detectors and which emerges from the second end of the array. A second amplifier is coupled to the pair of wires at the second end of the array, and this amplifier also has a feedback network including a resistor. The ratio of the value of the feedback resistor to the value of the second resistive weight at each seismic detector connection point determines the magnitude of the signal appearing at the output of the second amplifier from the response of the seismic detector at the seismic detector connection point. Chebychev weighting of the array response may be achieved by proper choice of the values of the feedback resistors and the weighting resistors at each seismic detector connection point.

公开(公告)号：US4151504A

公开(公告)日：1979-04-24

申请号：US793756

申请日：1977-05-04

Applicant: William H. Mayne ,  Algernon S. Badger ,  William S. Hawes, deceased

Inventor： William H. Mayne ,  Algernon S. Badger ,  William S. Hawes, deceased

IPC: G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/22

CPC classification number: G01V1/20

Abstract: An improved seismic array and method of seismic exploration are provided which have the capability to supply data to separate recording stations simultaneously. The seismic array has a plurality of seismic detector connection points, and a seismic detector is located at each seismic detector connection point. The outputs of the seismic detectors are electrically isolated from each other, and weighting may be applied to the output of each seismic detector in the array. Two signal-carrying media are also provided in the array, and the weighted outputs of the seismic detectors are conveyed to the first end of the array over one signal-carrying medium and to the second end of the array over the second signal-carrying medium. A Chebychev weighted array is achieved by a proper selection of weighting.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的地震数据和地震勘探方法，能够同时向分离的记录站提供数据。 地震阵列具有多个地震检测器连接点，地震检测器位于每个地震检测器连接点处。 地震检测器的输出彼此电隔离，并且可以对阵列中的每个地震检波器的输出施加加权。 阵列中还提供两个信号承载介质，地震检测器的加权输出通过一个信号承载介质传送到阵列的第一端，并通过第二信号承载介质传送到阵列的第二端 。 切比雪夫加权阵列通过适当的加权选择来实现。

公开(公告)号：US06470997B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-29

申请号：US09847458

申请日：2001-05-02

Applicant: David McCall ,  Algernon S. Badger

Inventor： David McCall ,  Algernon S. Badger

IPC: G01V104

CPC classification number: G01V1/26 ,  G01V1/04

Abstract: The invention describes an air gun for use in a marine seismic system. The air gun includes a gun body and shuttle that define a chamber containing a compressed supply of gas. The air gun is further designed to release the compressed gas so that the release time or gun fire time is monitored with sufficient accuracy. The fire time is measured by a timing coil that determines the location of the air gun shuttle by sensing a magnet disposed on the shuttle. The timing coil is designed to eliminate interference caused by magnetic flux generated by the actuation of an air gun solenoid valve.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种用于海洋地震系统的气枪。 气枪包括枪体和梭子，其限定包含压缩气体供应的腔室。 气枪进一步设计用于释放压缩气体，以便以足够的精度监测释放时间或喷枪时间。 燃烧时间由定时线圈测量，该定时线圈通过感测布置在梭子上的磁体来确定气枪梭的位置。 定时线圈设计用于消除由气枪电磁阀的致动产生的磁通引起的干扰。

公开(公告)号：US5923616A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-13

申请号：US873120

申请日：1997-06-11

Applicant: Algernon S. Badger ,  Win H. Chang ,  Richard H. Luce ,  Hoan P. Nguyen ,  Christopher A. Neighbors

Inventor： Algernon S. Badger ,  Win H. Chang ,  Richard H. Luce ,  Hoan P. Nguyen ,  Christopher A. Neighbors

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A solid marine seismic cable assembly includes communication coil housings which clamp around a cable in a spaced-apart relationship. The cable has a central axis. Each housing contains at least two communication coils adapted for communicating with an adjacent external device. Two of the communication coils, whether or not adjacent to one another, are offset at least 90.degree. from each other about the axis of the cable. The external devices affix to the cable assembly in a spaced-apart relationship corresponding to the spaced-apart relationship of the communication coil housings. Each external device has a unit which communicates with the communication coil via magnetic induction signals.

Abstract translation: 固体海洋地震电缆组件包括以间隔开的关系围绕电缆夹持的通信线圈壳体。 电缆具有中心轴。 每个壳体包含至少两个适于与相邻外部设备通信的通信线圈。 两个通信线圈，无论彼此相邻还是相对于电缆的轴线彼此偏移至少90度。 外部设备以对应于通信线圈壳体的间隔关系的间隔关系固定到电缆组件。 每个外部设备具有通过磁感应信号与通信线圈通信的单元。