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Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 2016

Filed:

Nov. 03, 2010
Applicants:

Everhard Muyzert, Girton, GB;

Philip A. F. Christie, Fen Drayton, GB;

Nicolas Goujon, Oslo, NO;

Julian Edward (Ed) Kragh, Finchingfield, GB;

Johan O. A. Robertsson, Grantchester, GB;

Inventors:

Everhard Muyzert, Girton, GB;

Philip A. F. Christie, Fen Drayton, GB;

Nicolas Goujon, Oslo, NO;

Julian Edward (Ed) Kragh, Finchingfield, GB;

Johan O. A. Robertsson, Grantchester, GB;

Assignee:

WESTERNGECO L.L.C., Houston, TX (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01V 1/38 (2006.01); G01V 7/00 (2006.01); G01V 7/16 (2006.01); G01V 7/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01V 7/00 (2013.01); G01V 7/06 (2013.01); G01V 7/16 (2013.01); G01V 2210/6165 (2013.01);
Abstract

A technique facilitates collection and use of data on subterranean formations. The technique comprises obtaining gravity measurements through the use of seismic streamers. At least one streamer is provided such that each streamer has multiple sensors, e.g. accelerometers. The at least one streamer is towed with a tow vessel, and gravity data are accumulated via the multiple sensors during towing.


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