Patents by Inventor Stein Sheim

Stein Sheim 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: 4992990
    Abstract: A method for determining the position of at least two seismic streamers (S.sub.1, S.sub.2) in a reflection seismic measuring system, wherein hydroacoustic distance measurements are used which are taken by means of acoustic transceivers provided in vessels (1), buoys (8), floats (5), seismic sources (2) and in the seismic streamers (S.sub.1, S.sub.2). Absolute reference positions are determined by position determining equipment provided in at least two locations, for instance, on a vessel (1) or a float (5). The acoustic transceivers and the position determining equipment form a three-dimensional structure. The position determination takes place by trilateration between the acoustic transceivers and the determination of at least two reference positions so that there is no dependency on compass bearings or optical visibility, and high redundancy is obtained. The method is particularly suited for application in connection with three-dimensional marine seismic surveys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Geco A.S.
    Inventors: Jan-.ANG.ge Langeland, Stein Sheim, Bjorn Nordmoen, Erik Vigen