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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 06, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 16, 2011
Larry W. Fullerton, New Hope, AL (US);
Larry W. Fullerton, New Hope, AL (US);
Soundblast Technologies, LLC, Winter Park, FL (US);
Abstract
An improved system and method for generating and controlling conducted acoustic waves for geophysical exploration are provided. A plurality of overpressure waves are generated by at least one overpressure wave generator comprising at least one detonation tube having an open end that may be directed away from, parallel to, or towards a target media. Recoil forces of the at least one overpressure wave generator, produced shear forces, or the forces of the plurality of overpressure waves are coupled to the target media to generate conducted acoustic waves. The timing of the generation of the plurality of overpressure waves can be in accordance with a timing code and can be used to steer the conducted acoustic waves to a location of interest in the target media.