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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 19, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2016
Seabed Geosolutions B.v., Leidschendam, NL;
Arne Henning Rokkan, Olsvik, NO;
Richard Edward Henman, Horsham, GB;
Leif Johan Larsen, Alversund, NO;
Johan Fredrik Næs, Trondheim, NO;
Mariann Ervik, Trondheim, NO;
Ole-Fredrik Semb, Tolvsrød, NO;
Seabed Geosolutions B.V., Leidschendam, NL;
Abstract
Embodiments, including apparatuses, systems and methods, for automatically attaching and detaching seismic devices to a deployment cable, including a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes. A node installation system may include a moveable node carrier coupled to a cable detection device and a node attachment device that is configured to move a direct attachment mechanism on a node into a locking or closed position about the deployment cable. In an embodiment for retrieval and/or detachment operations, the system may also be configured to automatically detect the position of a node and remove the node from the deployment line by actuating the direct attachment mechanism into an open or unlocked position. Other devices besides a node may be attached and detached from the deployment line if they are coupled to one or more direct attachment mechanisms.