SOLID FLOODING COMPOUND FOR MARINE SEISMIC CABLE

摘要

A new flooding material or flooding compound and jacket combination for a marine seismic cable and a new method of forming such a cable are provided. A plurality of longitudinal elements, such as a central strength member, power conductors, communication lines, and the like, are formed into a coherent unit with a solid flooding compound. This flooding compound comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive to resist shear forces during launch and recovery operations of the cable.