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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2013
Applicants:
Timothy J. Nedwed, Houston, TX (US);
David A. Palandro, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Inventors:
Timothy J. Nedwed, Houston, TX (US);
David A. Palandro, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Assignee:
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, Spring, TX (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 13/00 (2006.01); G01B 11/06 (2006.01); E02B 15/04 (2006.01); G01B 11/02 (2006.01); G01C 13/00 (2006.01); G01B 5/06 (2006.01); G01N 11/12 (2006.01); G01N 33/18 (2006.01); G01N 33/28 (2006.01); G01C 11/04 (2006.01); G01B 21/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01B 11/06 (2013.01); E02B 15/04 (2013.01); G01B 5/06 (2013.01); G01B 11/022 (2013.01); G01C 13/00 (2013.01); G01N 11/12 (2013.01); G01N 33/1886 (2013.01); G01N 33/28 (2013.01); G01B 21/08 (2013.01); G01C 11/04 (2013.01);
Abstract
Method and system is described to enhance operations for managing the hydrocarbon release. The system utilizes an airborne detection device equipped with measurement components and communication components. The system may utilize various measurement techniques to determine the thickness of the oil slick. This remote detection method may provide a dedicated airborne detection device for each response vessel and that can identify the location and thickness of the oil slick.