Patents by Inventor ASLAUG STRØMMEN MELBOE

ASLAUG STRØMMEN MELBOE has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9835749
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for acquiring seismic data using a seabed seismic data cable positioned on a seabed are described, including correcting for the effect of one or more sensor non-linear motions, which improves accuracy of seismic data. One or multiple non-linear movements of the sensor may be corrected for. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robbert J. De Kok, Nicolas Goujon, Leendert Combee, Aslaug Stroemmen Melboe
  • Patent number: 9513391
    Abstract: To acquire near-zero offset survey data, a survey source and a first streamer attached to the survey source are provided, where the first streamer has at least one survey receiver. A second streamer separate from the survey source and the first streamer includes survey receivers. Near-zero offset data is measured using the at least one survey receiver of the first streamer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: WESTERNGECO L. L. C.
    Inventors: Henk Keers, Aslaug Stroemmen Melboe, Jon-Fredrik Hopperstad, Johan O. A. Robertsson, Julian Edward Kragh, Morten Svendsen, Luren Yang, Svein Arne Frivik
  • Patent number: 9500761
    Abstract: A technique facilitates obtaining seismic data in a marine environment. An array of acoustic sources is deployed in a marine environment. The array can be utilized for creating acoustic pulses that facilitate the collection of data on subsea structures. The methodology enables optimization of acoustic source array performance to improve the collection of useful data during a seismic survey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: WESTERNGECO L. L. C.
    Inventors: Jon-Fredrik Hopperstad, Robert Montgomery Laws, Aslaug Strømmen Melboe
  • Patent number: 8917573
    Abstract: To estimate a far-field signature of a seismic source having plural source elements, seismic receivers are provided to receive signals from the seismic source elements of the seismic source. Seismic receivers are dynamically associated with different seismic source elements over time, and the far-field signature of the seismic source is computed according to the measurement data taken by the seismic receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventors: Luren Yang, Chao Tan, Aslaug Stroemmen Melboe
  • Publication number: 20140036625
    Abstract: A technique facilitates obtaining seismic data in a marine environment. An array of acoustic sources is deployed in a marine environment. The array can be utilized for creating acoustic pulses that facilitate the collection of data on subsea structures. The methodology enables optimization of acoustic source array performance to improve the collection of useful data during a seismic survey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.
    Inventors: JON-FREDRIK HOPPERSTAD, ROBERT MONTGOMERY LAWS, ASLAUG STRØMMEN MELBOE
  • Patent number: 8582396
    Abstract: A technique facilitates obtaining seismic data in a marine environment. An array of acoustic sources is deployed in a marine environment. The array can be utilized for creating acoustic pulses that facilitate the collection of data on subsea structures. The methodology enables optimization of acoustic source array performance to improve the collection of useful data during a seismic survey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jon-Fredrik Hopperstad, Robert Laws, Aslaug Strømmen Melbø
  • Publication number: 20130279291
    Abstract: To acquire near-zero offset survey data, a survey source and a first streamer attached to the survey source are provided, where the first streamer has at least one survey receiver. A second streamer separate from the survey source and the first streamer includes survey receivers. Near-zero offset data is measured using the at least one survey receiver of the first streamer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: HENK KEERS, ASLAUG STROEMMEN MELBOE, JON-FREDRIK HOPPERSTAD, JOHAN O.A. ROBERTSSON, JULIAN EDWARD KRAGH, MORTEN SVENDSEN, LUREN YANG, SVEIN ARNE FRIVIK
  • Patent number: 8467264
    Abstract: To acquire near-zero offset survey data, a survey source and a first streamer attached to the survey source are provided, where the first streamer has at least one survey receiver. A second streamer separate from the survey source and the first streamer includes survey receivers. Near-zero offset data is measured using the at least one survey receiver of the first streamer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventors: Henk Keers, Aslaug Stroemmen Melboe, Jon-Fredrik Hopperstad, Johan O. A. Robertsson, Ed Kragh, Morten Svendsen, Luren Yang, Svein Arne Frivik
  • Patent number: 8174927
    Abstract: A technique facilitates obtaining seismic data in a marine environment. An array of acoustic sources is deployed in a marine environment. The array can be utilized for creating acoustic pulses that facilitate the collection of data on subsea structures. The methodology enables optimization of acoustic source array performance to improve the collection of useful data during a seismic survey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jon-Fredrik Hopperstad, Robert Laws, Aslaug Stroemmen Melboe
  • Publication number: 20100014382
    Abstract: To estimate a far-field signature of a seismic source having plural source elements, seismic receivers are provided to receive signals from the seismic source elements of the seismic source. Seismic receivers are dynamically associated with different seismic source elements over time, and the far-field signature of the seismic source is computed according to the measurement data taken by the seismic receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Luren Yang, Chao Tan, Aslaug Stroemmen Melboe
  • Publication number: 20090296520
    Abstract: To acquire near-zero offset survey data, a survey source and a first streamer attached to the survey source are provided, where the first streamer has at least one survey receiver. A second streamer separate from the survey source and the first streamer includes survey receivers. Near-zero offset data is measured using the at least one survey receiver of the first streamer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Henk Keers, Aslaug Stroemmen Melboe, Jon-Fredrik Hopperstad, Johan O.A. Robertsson, Ed Kragh, Morten Svendsen, Luren Yang, Svein Arne Frivik
  • Publication number: 20090092005
    Abstract: To control a seismic source having plural seismic source elements, a three-dimensional geometric shape of the plural seismic source elements is determined. Timings of activation of the plural seismic source elements is adjusted according to the determined three-dimensional geometric shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: NICOLAS GOUJON, LUREN YANG, ASLAUG STROEMMEN MELBOE
  • Patent number: 7230878
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for acquiring seismic data using a seabed seismic data cable positioned on a seabed are described, one method including deploying a seabed seismic cable, the cable comprising two or more active sections separated by at least one jumper section; and acquiring seabed seismic data using the seabed seismic cable. Certain methods include analyzing spacing needed between active sensor units in the active sections prior to deploying the seabed seismic cable, and selecting a length of the jumper section based on the analysis. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: WesternGeco, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Martin Howlid, Leendert Combee, Aslaug Strømmen Melbø, Nicolas Goujon