Seismic methods and systems employing flank arrays in well tubing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9470814
APP PUB NO 20130250722A1
SERIAL NO

13848139

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Systems and method described herein provide for obtaining information which can be used to create a seismic image of a portion of the earth surrounding a well. A device for obtaining information for creating a seismic image proximate a well includes at least one set of acoustic transducers mounted to an exterior surface of a well tubing and configured to transmit at least one acoustic signal, at least one set of hydrophones mounted to the exterior surface of the well tubing and configured to receive at least one reflected acoustic signal; and a cable configured to convey information to and from the at least one set of acoustic transducers and the at least one set of hydrophones.

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CGGVERITAS SERVICES SA91300 MASSY

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Brizard, Thierry Massy, FR 38 531

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