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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2016
Filed:
May. 13, 2015
Seabed Geosolutions B.v., Leidschendam, NL;
Richard Edward Henman, Horsham, GB;
Arne Henning Rokkan, Olsvik, NO;
Johan Fredrik Naes, Trondheim, NO;
Mariann Ervik, Trondheim, NO;
Leif Johan Larsen, Alversund, NO;
Arve Jaatun, Randaberg, NO;
Ole-Fredrik Semb, Tolvsrod, NO;
SEABED GEOSOLUTIONS B.V., Leidschendam, NL;
Abstract
Embodiments of systems and methods for storing and handling a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes are presented. The node handling and storage system may be coupled to a node deployment system that deploys and/or retrieves nodes from water from the back deck of a marine vessel. One embodiment of the node handling and storage system includes a plurality of portable containers that may be assembled in a variety of configurations based on the vessel and survey requirements. The containers are coupled to an autonomous or semi-autonomous node conveyor and/or transport system that moves the nodes between and within the containers for node cleaning, downloading, charging, servicing, and storage. The conveyor system may include a plurality of different transport devices and/or systems, such as rotatable conveyors, lateral conveyors, lift mechanisms, and elevators.