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Record 1 2011-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
  • Oceanography
OBS

Tradename for an offshore seismic-energy source.

OBS

Both vibroseis and dinoseis have direct marine equivalents which can be particularly effective since the coupling problems are less severe. There are also a number of types of gas gun, an example of which is called Aquapulse. In this the charge of propane and oxygen is exploded within a submerged rubber sleeve, and the exhaust gases are led away through an exhaust valve and vented to the atmosphere.

OBS

Aquapulse™: A trademark of Western Atlas International, Inc.

Key term(s)
  • Aquapulse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
  • Océanographie
OBS

Dénomination commerciale d'une source sismique marine.

OBS

AquapulseMC : Marque de commerce de la société Western Atlas International, Inc.

Spanish

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