AUTONOMOUS SEISMIC NODE HANDLING AND STORAGE SYSTEM

摘要

Embodiments of systems and methods for storing and handling a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes are presented. The node handling and storage system may be coupled to a node deployment system that deploys and/or retrieves nodes from water from the back deck of a marine vessel. One embodiment of the node handling and storage system includes a plurality of portable containers that may be assembled in a variety of configurations based on the vessel and survey requirements. The containers are coupled to an autonomous or semi-autonomous node conveyor and/or transport system that moves the nodes between and within the containers for node cleaning, downloading, charging, servicing, and storage. The conveyor system may include a plurality of different transport devices and/or systems, such as rotatable conveyors, lateral conveyors, lift mechanisms, and elevators.

主权项

1. An autonomous seismic node handling system, comprising:
a plurality of autonomous seismic nodes; a plurality of portable storage containers, each configured to hold at least a portion of the plurality of autonomous seismic nodes, wherein the plurality of portable storage containers are located on a back deck of a marine vessel, wherein the plurality of portable storage containers are arranged side by side; and a transport system located within each of the plurality of portable storage containers that is configured to transport the plurality of seismic nodes between each of the plurality of portable storage containers.