Abstract: Included are methods and apparatus for marine geophysical surveying. One embodiment of the presently-disclosed solution relates to a method for instantaneous roll compensation of vectorised motion data originating from a fixed-mount geophysical sensor during a marine seismic survey. A streamer is towed behind a survey vessel in a body of water. The streamer includes a plurality of geophysical sensors and a plurality of orientation sensor packages. Vectorised geophysical data is acquired using the plurality of geophysical sensors, while orientation data is acquired by the plurality of orientation sensor packages. The orientation data is used to determine an instantaneous roll angle of the streamer at different positions on the streamer. The vectorised geophysical data is adjusted to compensate for the instantaneous roll angle of the streamer at different positions on the streamer. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.

Abstract: Included are methods and apparatus for marine geophysical surveying. One embodiment of the presently-disclosed solution relates to a method for instantaneous roll compensation of vectorised motion data originating from a fixed-mount geophysical sensor during a marine seismic survey. A streamer is towed behind a survey vessel in a body of water. The streamer includes a plurality of geophysical sensors and a plurality of orientation sensor packages. Vectorised geophysical data is acquired using the plurality of geophysical sensors, while orientation data is acquired by the plurality of orientation sensor packages. The orientation data is used to determine an instantaneous roll angle of the streamer at different positions on the streamer. The vectorised geophysical data is adjusted to compensate for the instantaneous roll angle of the streamer at different positions on the streamer. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.

Abstract: Included are methods and apparatus for marine geophysical surveying. One embodiment of the presently-disclosed solution relates to a method for instantaneous roll compensation of vectorised motion data originating from a fixed-mount geophysical sensor during a marine seismic survey. A streamer is towed behind a survey vessel in a body of water. The streamer includes a plurality of geophysical sensors and a plurality of orientation sensor packages, and each orientation sensor package comprises a magnetometer. Vectorised geophysical data is acquired using the plurality of geophysical sensors, while orientation data is acquired by the plurality of orientation sensor packages. The orientation data is used to determine an instantaneous roll angle of the streamer at different positions on the streamer. The vectorised geophysical data is adjusted to compensate for the instantaneous roll angle of the streamer at different positions on the streamer. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for enabling anti-twist functionality in marine geophysical streamers. An embodiment discloses a method comprising: towing a streamer behind a survey vessel in a body of water, wherein the streamer comprises rotation sensors and streamer rotation devices; receiving data from at least one rotation sensor indicative of streamer twist; and rotating a portion of the streamer with at least one streamer rotation device to reduce the streamer twist based, at least in part on the data.

Abstract: Included are methods and apparatus for marine geophysical surveying. One embodiment of the presently-disclosed solution relates to a method for instantaneous roll compensation of vectorised motion data originating from a fixed-mount geophysical sensor during a marine seismic survey. A streamer is towed behind a survey vessel in a body of water. The streamer includes a plurality of geophysical sensors and a plurality of orientation sensor packages, and each orientation sensor package comprises a magnetometer. Vectorised geophysical data is acquired using the plurality of geophysical sensors, while orientation data is acquired by the plurality of orientation sensor packages. The orientation data is used to determine an instantaneous roll angle of the streamer at different positions on the streamer. The vectorised geophysical data is adjusted to compensate for the instantaneous roll angle of the streamer at different positions on the streamer. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.

Abstract: Included are methods and systems for marine geophysical surveying. A system includes a streamer; a sensor package coupled to the streamer, wherein the sensor package comprises a primary orientation sensor and a complimentary orientation sensor, wherein the complimentary orientation sensor comprises a magnetometer, wherein the primary orientation sensor and the complimentary orientation sensor are capable of collecting data indicative of the orientation of the streamer; and geophysical sensors distributed on the streamer.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for adaptive source electromagnetic (EM) surveying. In accordance with one embodiment, a source waveform signal is generated, and an outgoing EM signal which is based on the source waveform signal is transmitted using an antenna. A responsive electromagnetic signal is detected using at least one electromagnetic sensor, and a receiver waveform signal based on the responsive electromagnetic signal is obtained. A feedback control signal which depends on at least one input signal is determined. Based on the feedback control signal, the source waveform signal is adapted. Other embodiments, aspects, and features are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sensor streamer stretch section. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including measuring at least one parameter related to noise while towing the sensor streamer through a body of water with a towing vessel, and adjusting at least one of a spring constant and a damping coefficient of a stretch section disposed proximate the sensor streamer such that the measured parameter is minimized.

Abstract: Electromagnetic streamer cables and methods of use. Example systems include: a first electrode, the first electrode at a first location along the streamer cable; a second electrode at a second location along the streamer cable; a first sensor module electrically coupled to the first electrode and second electrode, the first sensor module configured to measure a voltage across the first and second electrodes; a third electrode at a third location between the first and second electrodes; a fourth electrode at a fourth location along the streamer cable, the fourth location distal to the second location; and a second sensor module electrically coupled to the third electrode and fourth electrode, the second sensor module configured to measure a voltage across the third and fourth electrodes.

Abstract: Depth and tilt control systems for geophysical sensor streamers and methods of use are discussed. Such systems may include a plurality of tilt sensors disposed at spaced apart locations along the geophysical sensor streamer, each tilt sensor having a first tilt sensing element arranged to measure tilt of the geophysical sensor streamer proximate the associated spaced apart location, a plurality of LFD control devices, each disposed proximate one of the tilt sensors along the geophysical sensor streamer, and a plurality of microcontrollers, each microcontroller in signal communication with at least one of the LFD control devices and its associated tilt sensor, wherein each microcontroller is capable of utilizing the tilt measured by the associated tilt sensor to selectively operate the associated LFD control device to cause the geophysical sensor streamer to align with a selected depth profile.

Abstract: A method for towing marine geophysical sensor streamers in a body of water includes moving a towing vessel at a selected speed along the surface of the body of water. At least one geophysical sensor streamer is towed by the vessel at a selected depth in the water. A velocity of the streamer in the water is measured at at least one position along the streamer. The selected speed of the towing vessel is adjusted if the measured velocity is outside of a selected range.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for calibration of an accelerometer used in a geophysical sensor while deployed in the water. An embodiment may include towing a streamer behind a survey vessel in a body of water, wherein the streamer comprises an accelerometer; causing at least a portion of the streamer to twist; receiving data from the accelerometer at a selected plurality of times during the twist; and based at least in part on the data, determining at least one calibration parameter of the accelerometer.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for enabling anti-twist functionality in marine geophysical streamers. An embodiment discloses a method comprising: towing a streamer behind a survey vessel in a body of water, wherein the streamer comprises rotation sensors and streamer rotation devices; receiving data from at least one rotation sensor indicative of streamer twist; and rotating a portion of the streamer with at least one streamer rotation device to reduce the streamer twist based, at least in part on the data.

Abstract: Included are methods and systems for marine geophysical surveying. A system includes a streamer; a sensor package coupled to the streamer, wherein the sensor package comprises a primary orientation sensor and a complimentary orientation sensor, wherein the complimentary orientation sensor comprises a magnetometer, wherein the primary orientation sensor and the complimentary orientation sensor are capable of collecting data indicative of the orientation of the streamer; and geophysical sensors distributed on the streamer.

Abstract: An electromagnetic survey acquisition system includes a sensor cable and a source cable, each deployable in a body of water, and a recording system. The sensor cable includes an electromagnetic sensor thereon. The source cable includes an electromagnetic antenna thereon. The recording system includes a source current generator, a current sensor, and an acquisition controller. The source current generator powers the source cable to emit an electromagnetic field from the antenna. The current sensor is coupled to the source current generator. The acquisition controller interrogates the electromagnetic sensor and the current sensor at selected times in a synchronized fashion.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for enabling anti-twist functionality in marine geophysical streamers. An embodiment discloses a method comprising: towing a streamer behind a survey vessel in a body of water, wherein the streamer comprises rotation sensors and streamer rotation devices; receiving data from at least one rotation sensor indicative of streamer twist; and rotating a portion of the streamer with at least one streamer rotation device to reduce the streamer twist based, at least in part on the data.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for depth control of a sensor streamer. An example embodiment comprises a method for depth control of a sensor streamer. The example method may comprise towing the sensor streamer in a body of water; measuring noise levels of one or more signals generated on the sensor streamer; and adjusting depth of the sensor streamer at one or more spaced apart locations in response to the measured noise levels.

Abstract: A sensor streamer stretch section includes at least one spring. A means for coupling the spring at each end to at least one of a sensor streamer and a lead in cable is included. A cable is coupled at its ends to the means for coupling. The cable is capable of carrying at least one of electrical and optical signals. The cable is formed such that the cable undergoes substantially no axial strain when the shock cord is elongated. An adjustable damper is coupled between the means for coupling at each end of the stretch section.

Abstract: A sensor streamer stretch section includes at least one spring. A means for coupling the spring at each end to at least one of a sensor streamer and a lead in cable is included. A cable is coupled at its ends to the means for coupling. The cable is capable of carrying at least one of electrical and optical signals. The cable is formed such that the cable undergoes substantially no axial strain when the shock cord is elongated. An adjustable damper is coupled between the means for coupling at each end of the stretch section.

Abstract: Depth and tilt control systems for geophysical sensor streamers and methods of use are discussed. Such systems may include a plurality of tilt sensors disposed at spaced apart locations along the geophysical sensor streamer, each tilt sensor having a first tilt sensing element arranged to measure tilt of the geophysical sensor streamer proximate the associated spaced apart location, a plurality of LFD control devices, each disposed proximate one of the tilt sensors along the geophysical sensor streamer, and a plurality of microcontrollers, each microcontroller in signal communication with at least one of the LFD control devices and its associated tilt sensor, wherein each microcontroller is capable of utilizing the tilt measured by the associated tilt sensor to selectively operate the associated LFD control device to cause the geophysical sensor streamer to align with a selected depth profile.