Patent ID: 9411063
Filing Date: 2016-08-09
CPC Classification: G01S,G01V

Claim Text:
1. A method for improving acoustic performances of a network of acoustic nodes arranged along towed acoustic linear antennas, the network of acoustic nodes being adapted to determine inter-node distances allowing to locate the acoustic linear antennas, wherein the method comprises acts of: obtaining a determined layout of the network of acoustic nodes; obtaining at least one marine environment property relating to an area of performance of a survey with the network of acoustic nodes; quantifying the acoustic performances of the network of acoustic nodes, using a sound propagation model, the at least one marine environment property and the determined layout; and improving the acoustic performances of the network of acoustic nodes, as a function of at least one result of the act of quantifying, said act of improving the acoustic performances of the network of acoustic nodes comprising at least one of the following acts: