Patent ID: 7649803
Filing Date: 2010-01-19
Classification: G01V,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for retrieving a seismic data collection system from the ocean floor, wherein the seismic data collection system consists of a cable to which multiple seismic data collection units are attached and said cable is laid out on the ocean floor extending between a first point and a second point, said method comprising the steps of: a. Providing a boat for retrieval of said cable, said boat having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end represents the leading edge of the boat as the boat is guided through the water and the second end represents the trailing edge of the boat; b. Engaging the end of the cable located at said first point; c. Securing said engaged end of the cable to said boat at said second end of said boat; d. Moving said boat along the surface of the water toward a position above the second point; and e. As the boat is moving along the surface of the water toward the position above the second point, retrieving said cable from the water over the trailing end of said boat.