Solid seismic streamer cable and method

摘要

An apparatus includes a streamer cable having one or more seismic devices disposed within a polymer body and about a core. The polymer body includes a channel defined therein for receiving one or more wires connecting the seismic devices. The wires include slack for withstanding the tensional forces experienced by the streamer cable during deployment and operation. Associated methods are also described.

主权项

1. A streamer cable, comprising:
a core internally comprising a strength member, the core extending longitudinally along the streamer cable; a polymer body surrounding the core, the polymer body having a channel defined therein, the channel having an opening that faces internally and that is adjacent to the core; a plurality of seismic devices for use in seismic data acquisition; and wire connecting the seismic devices, whereby slack is imparted to the wire and the wire extends through the channel, wherein the slack is imparted by the wire being longer when straight than the length of the streamer cable.