Patent ID: 7446535
Filing Date: 2008-11-04
Classification: G01V,Y02A

Abstract:
1. An electromagnetic sensor cable, comprising: at least one strength member configured to be coupled to a vessel for towing in a body of water and extending along the length of the cable; a jacket covering the strength member and extending along the length of the cable; at least one electrode mounting sleeve disposed along the jacket and coupled at its longitudinal ends to one end of a segment of the jacket, the longitudinal ends of the sleeve configured to mate with a corresponding end of the jacket segment, the sleeve including a passage therethrough for the at least one strength member, the sleeve including a mounting surface for a fiber electrode material thereon disposed between the longitudinal ends of the sleeve; at least one electrical contact surface disposed on the mounting surface; and electrically conductive fiber electrode material disposed on the mounting surface and in electrical contact with the electrical contact surface.