Acoustic modem-based guiding method for autonomous underwater vehicle for marine seismic surveys

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PATENT NO 9625597
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14440241

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An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) records seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The AUV includes a communication device configured to acoustically receive location information from plural transducers of a vessel, wherein each transducer of the vessel transmits its own geographical location; a navigation system configured to receive the location information from the communication device and to calculate current and target positions of the AUV; a propulsion system configured to drive the AUV from the current position to the target position; and a seismic sensor for recording seismic data after reaching a final target position.

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  • CGG SERVICES SA;CGG SERVICES SAS

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Grimsdale, Jonathan Orsay, FR 11 166

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