A method of obtaining a temporal offset for synchronizing radial velocity data measured by a remote sensing device mounted on a floating platform and motion data of the floating platform is disclosed. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: deriving an initial benchmark temporal offset for a first time interval, based on motion- compensated wind data for the first time interval; and iteratively calculating a further benchmark temporal offset for a second time interval following the first time interval, with reference to variances calculated based on motion-compensated wind data respectively for the initial benchmark temporal offset, a previous temporal offset one step before the initial benchmark temporal offset, and a subsequent temporal offset one step after the initial benchmark temporal offset. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01P 5/26 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft by measuring the direct influence of the streaming fluid on the properties of a detecting optical wave
G01P 21/02 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus or devices covered by the other groups of this subclass of speedometers
G01S 7/48 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
A probe for determining properties of a subsurface region is disclosed. The probe has an injection outlet configured to inject liquid into the subsurface region surrounding the probe, a first pressure transducer configured to measure pressure internal to the probe representative of the pressure required to inject the liquid into the subsurface region, a second pressure transducer configured to measure pressure external to the probe at a first location, and a third pressure transducer configured to measure pressure external to the probe at a second location different to the first location. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
E02D 1/02 - Investigation of foundation soil in situ before construction work
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
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DEVICE FOR CLOSING AN OPEN END OF A SUBSEA PIPE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
The present disclosure relates to a device 1 for closing an open end of a subsea pipe having a radially protruding edge at the open end and to a method of closing an open end of a subsea pipe 10. The device 1 and method of the present disclosure allow efficient sealing of potentially pressurized subsea pipes 10. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A data traffic controller for simultaneously transmitting first data collected by a first sensor and second data connected by a second sensor to a surface vessel is disclosed. The first sensor and second sensor are both communicatively connectable to a towed device communicatively connected to the surface vessel. The data traffic controller comprises a first communication port for receiving the first data collected by the first sensor; a second communication port for receiving the second data collected by the second sensor; a microcontroller communicatively connected to the first communication port and the second communication port and configured for multiplexing the first data and the second data into multiplexed data; a third communication port communicatively connected to the microcontroller and configured for receiving the multiplexed data and transmitting the multiplexed data to the surface vessel via a communication medium. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
The present disclosure is directed to systems and techniques for mapping and visualization. A process can include identifying a building of interest, wherein the building of interest is associated with an incident or incident report. A particular floor within the building of interest can be determined, wherein the particular floor is included in one or more floors of the building of interest. A top-down view two-dimensional (2D) orthographic projection of three-dimensional (3D) interior survey data corresponding to the particular floor can be obtained, wherein the top-down view 2D orthographic projection includes one or more visual landmarks. A 3D view of at least a portion of the building of interest can be generated, wherein the 3D view includes an overlay representation of the top-down view 2D orthographic projection of the particular floor. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed for determining one or more ground properties of a target region beneath a surface, comprising: inserting a seismic sensor into the target region beneath the surface; generating a noise signal; outputting noise, by a noise source, at or incident on the surface and based on the generated noise signal to generate seismic waves in the target region; receiving a response signal, the response signal indicative of the generated seismic waves measured by the seismic sensor; determining one or more ground properties of the target region based on the received response signal. Unlocking insights from geodata, the present disclosure further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
G01V 1/42 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for well-logging using generators in one well and receivers elsewhere or vice-versa
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE MAPPING AND VISUALIZATION IN THREE DIMENSIONS USING ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION INFORMATION
The present disclosure is directed to systems and techniques for mapping and visualization. A process can include identifying a building of interest, wherein the building of interest is associated with an incident or incident report. A particular floor within the building of interest can be determined, wherein the particular floor is included in one or more floors of the building of interest. A top-down view two-dimensional (2D) orthographic projection of three-dimensional (3D) interior survey data corresponding to the particular floor can be obtained, wherein the top-down view 2D orthographic projection includes one or more visual landmarks. A 3D view of at least a portion of the building of interest can be generated, wherein the 3D view includes an overlay representation of the top-down view 2D orthographic projection of the particular floor.
Systems and methods for detecting a moving target using a sonar system. The systems and methods generate a transmit signal using the sonar system, measure a receive signal using the sonar system, perform baseband demodulation on the measured receive signal to provide baseband data and segment the baseband data into a matrix of fast- versus slow-time. The matrix includes fast-time windows and slow-time windows. A matched filter is applied to each fast-time window to provide filtered data. The filtered data is arranged into a matrix of slow- time bins and range bins. Coherent integration is performed on the filtered data over N slow- time bins to determine range data and velocity data for the moving target, wherein N is an integer greater than 1. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01S 13/52 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds
G01S 13/538 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds eliminating objects that have not moved between successive antenna scans, e.g. area MTi
G01S 15/52 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds
G01S 15/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems
G01S 15/96 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for locating fish
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METHOD FOR DETERMINING A MODEL OF A PHYSICAL PROPERTY OF A SUBSURFACE TARGET VOLUME
There is provided methods for determining a physical property of a subsurface target volume, as well as systems and computer readable media for performing the same Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world. The method comprises dividing parts of the methods into subtasks, wherein the subtasks are distributed between a network of computational devices of the network and executed in parallel. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method for determining one or more ground properties of a target region beneath a surface of a bed of a body of water, the method comprising: generating a noise signal; outputting noise by a noise source located within the body of water based on the noise signal; receiving a data set, the data set comprising: a first response signal, the first response signal indicative of the generated noise measured at or near the surface by a first receiver arranged at a first location; processing the first response signal; cross-correlating or deconvolving the processed first response signal; and using the cross-correlated or deconvolved first response signal to generate a two-dimensional '2D' or three- dimensional '3D' model of the target region in terms of the one or more ground properties based on the cross-correlated response signals. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01V 1/37 - Effecting static or dynamic corrections on records, e.g. correcting spreadCorrelating seismic signalsEliminating effects of unwanted energy specially adapted for seismic systems using continuous agitation of the ground
G01V 1/36 - Effecting static or dynamic corrections on records, e.g. correcting spreadCorrelating seismic signalsEliminating effects of unwanted energy
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METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUSES FOR ANALYSING A TARGET REGION BENEATH A SURFACE OF THE EARTH USING GENERATED NOISE
A method for determining one or more ground properties of a target region beneath a surface of the earth, the method comprising: generating a noise signal; outputting noise, by a noise source at or near the surface based on the noise signal; receiving a data set, the data set comprising: a first response signal, the first response signal indicative of the ambient noise and the generated noise measured at or near the surface by a first receiver arranged at a first location; and a second response signal, the second response signal indicative of the ambient noise and the generated noise measured at or near the surface by a second receiver arranged at a second location, wherein the first and second locations are different; processing the first and second response signals; cross-correlating the processed first response signal with the processed second response signal; and performing tomographic inversion using the cross-correlated response signals to generate a two-dimensional '2D' or three-dimensional '3D' model of the target region in terms of the one or more ground properties. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
System and method of clutter filtering a receive signal using a sonar system (110). The system and method generate a transmit signal using the sonar system (110), measure the receive signal using the sonar system (110), determine transmit windows of the transmit signal based on a desired velocity representing estimated velocity of objects of interest for clutter filtering, determine receive windows of the receive signal based on a desired range representing estimated range of objects of interest for clutter filtering, perform temporal cross correlation of each transmit window of the transmit signal with a corresponding receive window of the receive signal to identify correlation peaks, temporally shift and scale the transmit windows based on the correlation peaks to provide modelled clutter, and subtract the modelled clutter from the receive signal.
G01S 15/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
G01S 15/34 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal
G01S 15/52 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds
G01S 15/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems
G01S 15/88 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications
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METHOD OF AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING ROAD DISTRESS ON A ROAD BASED ON IMAGERY OF THE ROAD
A method of identifying road distress on a road based on imagery of the road is disclosed. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: identifying a region of interest from road regions detected in the imagery of the road; detecting one or more road distresses present in the region of interest by identifying features associated with physical characteristics related to road distress in an original image comprising the region of interest; detecting one or more road distresses present in the region of interest by identifying features associated with physical characteristics related to road distress in a corrected image obtained by applying at least one of optical distortion correction and perspective distortion correction to the original image comprising the region of interest; and identifying one or more road distresses by combining the detection based on the original image and the detection based on the corrected image. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
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A METHOD FOR SELECTING A COMMUNICATION PATH TO BE USED BETWEEN AN OFFSHORE VEHICLE AND AN ONSHORE OPERATION CENTRE
A method for selecting a communication path to be used between an offshore vehicle and an onshore data infrastructure. Multiple communication paths employing different communication technologies are available between the offshore vehicle and the onshore data infrastructure. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: determining an operational mode of the offshore vehicle; determining a purpose, among a plurality of defined purposes, of data traffic to be transmitted between the offshore vehicle and the onshore data infrastructure, the purpose being associated with transmission urgencies of different data traffic; selecting a communication path for the data traffic based on a mapping policy designed for the operational mode of the offshore vehicle; wherein different mapping policies are designed for different operational modes of the offshore vehicle, each mapping policy comprises a group of rules each associating a purpose of data traffic with one or more communication paths and a priority level of the one or more communication paths. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A method correcting depth measurement data obtained using a sonar system is disclosed. The data is collected along a plurality of track lines and two or more adjacent track lines partly overlap with each other. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: creating a topology network comprising a plurality of nodes each having links connected thereto, each node representing a sectional correction value to be applied to a section of depth measurement data in an overlapping part of a track line, a link connecting to a node representing a sectional depth mismatch between a section of an overlapping part between the track line and an adjacent track line and uncertainty of the sectional depth mismatch, a sectional depth mismatch being associated with a section of difference grid database related to depth difference between depth measurement data at overlapping grid points of adjacent track lines; obtaining a solved sectional correction value for each of the plurality of nodes, by collectively minimizing imbalances of all nodes of the topology network; and correcting the depth measurement data by applying sectional correction values to respective sections of depth measurement data in the overlapping part of the track line.
A grab system (10) is disclosed. The grab system comprises: a grab (11) having at least two grab members (110, 120), each grab member (110, 120) having a proximal region (111, 121) and a distal region (112, 122), wherein the at least two grab members are pivotably moveable at the proximal regions of the at least two grab members, and the grab is configured to operate between an open position where the distal regions of the at least two grab members are distanced from each other and a closed position where the distal regions of the at least two grab members are positioned adjacent to each other, such that the at least two grab members form an enclosed space. The grab system further comprises an image capturing device (12), positioned such that it faces the enclosed space when the grab is in the closed position.
A method for selecting a communication path to be used between an offshore vehicle and an onshore data infrastructure. Multiple communication paths employing different communication technologies are available between the offshore vehicle and the onshore data infrastructure. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: determining an operational mode of the offshore vehicle; determining a purpose, among a plurality of defined purposes, of data traffic to be transmitted between the offshore vehicle and the onshore data infrastructure, the purpose being associated with transmission urgencies of different data traffic; selecting a communication path for the data traffic based on a mapping policy designed for the operational mode of the offshore vehicle; wherein different mapping policies are designed for different operational modes of the offshore vehicle, each mapping policy comprises a group of rules each associating a purpose of data traffic with one or more communication paths and a priority level of the one or more communication paths. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method of identifying road distress on a road based on imagery of the road is disclosed. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: identifying a region of interest from road regions detected in the imagery of the road; detecting one or more road distresses present in the region of interest by identifying features associated with physical characteristics related to road distress in an original image comprising the region of interest; detecting one or more road distresses present in the region of interest by identifying features associated with physical characteristics related to road distress in a corrected image obtained by applying at least one of optical distortion correction and perspective distortion correction to the original image comprising the region of interest; and identifying one or more road distresses by combining the detection based on the original image and the detection based on the corrected image. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
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METHOD FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION OF GROUND PENETRATION
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for determining a location of ground penetration by a mobile ground penetration apparatus (103). The disclosure also relates to a vehicle (100) comprising a ground penetration apparatus (103). A method for determining a location of ground penetration by a mobile ground penetration apparatus (103) comprises obtaining, from a first sensor (105) coupled to the mobile ground penetration apparatus (103), a signal representative of three-dimensional geolocation coordinates of the mobile ground penetration apparatus (103); determining a distance between the first sensor (105) and the location of ground penetration; and determining the location of ground penetration based on the signal representative of three-dimensional geolocation coordinates and the distance between a first sensor (105) and the location of ground penetration. Unlocking insights from geodata, the present disclosure further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments.
A method of determining properties of a target region beneath a surface of the earth is disclosed. The method comprises: inserting a probe into the target region to a first target depth; retracting the probe to a second target depth closer to the surface of the earth than the first target depth; performing a test to determine properties of the target region when the probe is at the second target depth. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
38 - Telecommunications services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Computer hardware and software to be used with satellite and/or global positioning systems (gps) navigation systems for at least partially autonomous navigation systems; computer software to be used with route planners, electronic maps, and digital dictionaries for navigation and translation purposes at least partially autonomous navigation systems; software to be used for viewing electronic maps in at least partially autonomous navigation systems; Computers, computer software, transmitters, GPS receivers, satellite receivers, network interface devices, connection cables, and parts and fittings therefor, all for use in location, orientation, navigation and GPS; satellite and radio transmission apparatus for at least partially autonomous navigation systems, namely, processors, mobile telephones and receivers; computer terminals, all in particular to be used with at least partially autonomous navigation systems, route planners and/or digital maps; personal digital assistants for at least partially autonomous navigation systems. Secured telecommunication services, namely transmission and delivery of digital data, light files, sound files, data, information and image signals by means of computer, cable radio and satellite, transmissions, all in particular for navigation systems, route planners, and the use of electronic maps; wireless transmission of data, by means of the internet and gsm; wireless transmission of digital data; electronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals; rental of telecommunication equipment; Telecommunication services (secured), namely transmission of digital data, light files, sound files, information and image signals, in particular for at least partially autonomous navigation systems, route planners and the use of electronic maps. Providing information regarding traffic and traffic jams for at least partially autonomous navigation systems; provision of information regarding travel for at least partially autonomous navigation systems; all of the aforesaid services also provided via a communications network or a mobile telephone or a wireless navigation device or a vehicle comprising a wireless navigation system for at least partially autonomous navigation. Consultation in the field of computer software design for at least partially autonomous navigation systems; Design and development of computer software for at least partially autonomous navigation; design and development of route planning software; design and development of electronic maps and digital dictionaries; design and development of computer software and hardware design for at least partially autonomous navigation systems; development and design of computer software for use with at least partially autonomous navigation systems; design and development route planning software; design and development of electronic maps and digital dictionaries for at least partially autonomous navigation systems; development and design of telecommunication and data communication services and networks; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software which provides geographical, map image.
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CORING SAMPLER DEVICE AND METHOD OF RETRIEVING A SOIL SAMPLE
The present disclosure generally relates to a coring sampler for retrieving coring samples, the coring sampler comprising an elongated coring section and a cutting shoe. The present disclosure also relates to a method of retrieving a soil sample and to a cutting shoe for use in a coring sampler. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method of selecting a subset of photographic data items from a set of photographic data items is disclosed. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: creating a metadata database by cataloguing metadata related to each photographic data item of the set of photographic data items; obtaining a point of interest representing a target to be located, the target being present in a number of photographic data items of the set of photographic data items; selecting a subset of photographic data items from the set of photographic data items based on calculation performed using the metadata in the metadata database, wherein each of the selected photographic data item falls within a geographic boundary defined with reference to the point of interest, and outputting file paths of and metadata related the selected subset of photographic data items. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A system (300) for determining an erosion characteristic of a soil sample is disclosed. The system (300) comprises: a sample holder (100; 500) configured to hold a soil sample, the sample holder (100; 500) comprising an opening (104) for presenting a face of the soil sample; a liquid dispenser (200) configured to dispense liquid pulses; and a support frame (302). The liquid dispenser (200) faces the opening of the sample holder (100; 500) such that it is arranged to direct the dispensed liquid pulses at the face of the soil sample, and at least one of the sample holder (100; 500) and the liquid dispenser (200) is coupled to the support frame (302). Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01N 5/04 - Analysing materials by weighing, e.g. weighing small particles separated from a gas or liquid by removing a component, e.g. by evaporation, and weighing the remainder
G01N 9/36 - Analysing materials by measuring the density or specific gravity, e.g. determining quantity of moisture
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CORING SAMPLER DEVICE AND METHOD OF RETRIEVING A SOIL SAMPLE
The present disclosure generally relates to a coring sampler for retrieving coring samples, the coring sampler comprising an elongated coring section and a cutting shoe. The present disclosure also relates to a method of retrieving a soil sample and to a cutting shoe for use in a coring sampler. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
There is provided a method for determining a physical property of a subsurface target volume, as well as systems and computer readable media for performing the same. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world. The method comprises performing tomographic inversion on obtained empirical travel time data. Performing tomographic inversion comprises obtaining a posterior probability density function corresponding to each cell of the first plurality of cells, wherein obtaining the posterior probability density function comprises obtaining a prior velocity model and defining a prior probability density function indicative of velocity for each of the cells of the first plurality of cells, for each receiver pair of the subset, determining a modelled travel time using the initial velocity model values associated with the two or more cells that are traversed by the surface wave path and determining a posterior probability density function of the velocity model based on the modelled travel times and the prior probability density function wherein the prior probability density function is dependent on a distance of each of the cells from the first point on the surface.
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for using strain and/or stress information obtained from a measurement of a soil sample to determine a value of a parameter for a constitutive model of the soil. A method of training a machine learning model to estimate information associated with soil mechanical behaviour is disclosed. A method of obtaining an estimate of information associated with soil mechanical behaviour using a trained machine learning model is also disclosed. A method of modelling soil mechanical behaviour is also disclosed. Unlocking insights from geodata, the present disclosure further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A computer-implemented method of controlling a remotely operated seaborne robot, the method being carried out by the remotely operated seaborne robot The method comprises identifying an object in an environment of the remotely operated seaborne robot. The method further comprises determining a distance between the object and the remotely operated seaborne robot. The method further comprises determining a velocity of the remotely operated seaborne robot relative to the object. The method further comprises predicting, based on the determined distance and the determined velocity, whether there would be an impact of the remotely operated seaborne robot with the object. The method further comprises if the prediction is that there would be an impact of the remotely operated seaborne robot with the object, determining a safe operating command for preventing the impact. The method further comprises executing the safe operating command.
G05D 105/85 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for information gathering, e.g. for academic research for patrolling or reconnaissance for police, security or military applications
G05D 107/00 - Specific environments of the controlled vehicles
A computer-implemented method of determining subsurface thermal conductivity of target soil is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, from a heat flow penetrometer that is surrounded by target soil, temperature data comprising a temperature at each time point of n time points, determining, for each time point a measured temperature difference, based on estimated values of thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity of the target soil, using a solution space to generate a calculated temperature difference for the estimated values of thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity for each of a predetermined series of time points of the solution space. The solution space comprises a plurality of values of thermal conductivity, a plurality of values of volumetric heat capacity, and pre-computed values of temperature difference for each combination of values of thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity and for each of the predetermined series of time points of the solution space. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
An automatic sensor deployment system is provided for automatically deploying a sensor from a vessel to an underwater position. The automatic sensor deployment system comprises: a frame; a retractable arm supported by the frame, wherein a distal portion of the retractable arm is configured to be actuated from a retracted position to a deployed position in a direction away from the frame; a cable guide located at the distal portion of the retractable arm; a lifting cable supported by the cable guide; a sensor apparatus attached to the lifting cable, the sensor apparatus comprising a sensor for underwater sensing; a winch configured to retract and let out the lifting cable to raise and lower the sensor apparatus; and at least one actuator configured to actuate the retractable arm and the winch. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
An automatic sensor deployment system is provided for automatically deploying a sensor 250 from a vessel to an underwater position. The automatic sensor deployment system comprises: a frame 210; a retractable arm 220 supported by the frame, wherein a distal portion of the retractable arm is configured to be actuated from a retracted position to a deployed position in a direction away from the frame; a cable guide 230 located at the distal portion of the retractable arm; a lifting cable 240 supported by the cable guide; a sensor 250 attached to the lifting cable, the sensor apparatus comprising a sensor for underwater sensing; a winch configured to retract and let out the lifting cable to raise and lower the sensor apparatus; and at least one actuator configured to actuate the retractable arm and the winch. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments.
A method for controlling an underwater vehicle moving along a travel trajectory is disclosed. The movement of the underwater vehicle is dependent on a vessel physically connected thereto. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: obtaining a topography of an underwater region where the underwater vehicle travels; obtaining a predicted trajectory of the underwater vehicle; deriving a relationship between the predicted trajectory of the underwater vehicle and a seafloor represented by the topography of the underwater region; and controlling the underwater vehicle based on the determined relationship; wherein the topography of the underwater region is linkable to a coordinate system of the travel trajectory of the underwater vehicle. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method for controlling an underwater vehicle moving along a travel trajectory is disclosed. The movement of the underwater vehicle is dependent on a vessel physically connected thereto. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: obtaining a topography of an underwater region where the underwater vehicle travels; obtaining a predicted trajectory of the underwater vehicle; deriving a relationship between the predicted trajectory of the underwater vehicle and a seafloor represented by the topography of the underwater region; and controlling the underwater vehicle based on the determined relationship; wherein the topography of the underwater region is linkable to a coordinate system of the travel trajectory of the underwater vehicle. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method of transporting a geotechnical apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises coupling a first end of a geotechnical apparatus to a leading support platform via a first coupling unit and coupling a second end of the geotechnical apparatus to a towable support platform via a second coupling unit. The method further comprises transporting the geotechnical apparatus to a desired location. During said transporting, the geotechnical apparatus bridges a distance between the leading support platform and the towable support platform and the leading support platform and the towable support platform each support at least part of the weight of the geotechnical apparatus. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method of evaluating collapse behaviour of an open hole wall based on a constitutive soil model characterising surrounding soil of the open hole is disclosed. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: obtaining geometrical parameters of an axisymmetric slice of the open hole and the surrounding soil; creating a numerical model comprising a mesh having a plurality of elements representing the axisymmetric slice of the open hole and the surrounding soil, based on the obtained geometrical parameters; assigning simulation parameters to the numerical model, the simulation parameters comprising initial stresses, constitutive soil model properties and initial boundary conditions; determining that one or more boundary elements of the mesh develop a deformation larger than a deformation threshold, by updating the mesh during a time stepping process; removing the one or more boundary elements determined to develop a deformation larger than the deformation threshold; updating boundary conditions of the mesh; and repeating the determining, removing and updating steps until a defined criterion is met. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
A method of training a machine learning model to identify an arrival time of an acoustic signal at a sub-surface receiver is disclosed The method comprises obtaining acoustic data, wherein the acoustic data represents an acoustic signal recorded by a receiver of a probe located in a sub-surface ground volume, said acoustic signal generated by an active signal transmitter. The method further comprises obtaining a target arrival time of the acoustic signal at the receiver and providing the acoustic data to a machine learning model to obtain an output of the machine learning model, the output of the machine learning model comprising a determined arrival time of the acoustic signal at the receiver. The method further comprises adjusting parameters of the machine learning model to reduce an error between the determined arrival time and the target arrival time. Unlocking insights from geodata, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A computer-implemented method of generating a mission plan for a uncrewed surface vessel (USV) to survey a body of water is disclosed The method comprises generating one or more candidate mission plans by dividing a survey area of the body of water into a plurality of subareas for each generated candidate mission plan and assigning an entrance coordinate and an exit coordinate to each subarea of the plurality of subareas. The method further comprises generating, for each of the one or more candidate mission plans, transit routes between one or more refuelling stations and the plurality of subareas by determining a route between the entrance coordinate and/or the exit coordinate of one or more subareas of the plurality of subareas and the one or more refuelling stations. The method further comprises generating, for each of the one or more candidate mission plans, a survey route for each subarea of the plurality of subareas which starts from the entrance coordinate and finishes at the exit coordinate of each subarea. The method further comprises evaluating the performance of each of the one or more candidate mission plans based on the transit routes and survey routes. The method further comprises determining the mission plan using the evaluated performance of the one or more candidate mission plans.
The disclosure provides a method for sectioning a conduit network for monitoring/maintenance. The method comprises receiving network context information for a conduit network, assigning network context variable(s) to each of a plurality of conduit locations based on the received network context information, wherein the network context variable(s) is associated with a predicted conduit condition variation; and sectioning a plan of the conduit network into a plurality of conduit lengths by defining a first section based on assigned network context variable(s) for conduit locations along a first conduit length meeting a first criteria; and defining a second section based on one or more assigned network context variables for locations along a second conduit length meeting a second criteria. Associated systems are also disclosed. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G06Q 50/40 - Business processes related to the transportation industry
B61L 27/53 - Trackside diagnosis or maintenance, e.g. software upgrades for trackside elements or systems, e.g. trackside supervision of trackside control system conditions
39.
TOWED APPARATUS WITH ONE OR MORE WINGS FOR TRANSVERSE GRADIOMETER SURVEYING
Described herein are systems and apparatus for transverse gradiometer (TVG) acquisition using a towed platform. A first wing surface that is pitch-adjustable based on rotation about a leading edge of the first wing surface. A second wing surface that is pitch-adjustable based on rotation about a leading edge of the second wing surface, and wherein a pitch of the second wing surface is adjustable independently from a pitch of the first wing surface. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and livable world.
G01V 3/165 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by the object or by the detecting device
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42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Subsurface scanning apparatus; viewing devices, namely,
digital photograph viewers for subsurface characterisation
and screening; seismic detectors; high resolution subsurface
imaging apparatus; velocity analysis and mathematical
measurement instruments; tomographic imaging apparatus for
tracking movement, other than for medical use; all
aforementioned goods in relation to the 3D characterization
of the earth's subsurface; scientific apparatus for
engineering geophysics; computer software; seismic data
processing software; computer programs for use in database
management; nautical apparatus and instruments, geological
survey and analytical instruments, satellites for global
positioning; signal transmitting and receiving apparatus and
parts thereof; computer software for subsurface data
analysis and modelling; data collection software, data
processing software, data visualisation software; all of the
above within the field of geoscience, geology, geophysics,
geotechnics, geodesy and products related to geo-data for
risk analysis and risk management. Cartographic measurement services; geological
surveying/mapping services; calibration [measuring]
services; rental of application software; technical data
analysis services; geophysical field data acquisition for
measuring surface waves and ambient noise; on- and offshore
geological and geotechnical surveying and research services;
earth, soil and seabed surveying services; soil and seabed
research; seismic analysis services; recording of seismic
data; geo-seismic survey services; initial site screening
services, technological and scientific analysis and advice
for geohazards and engineering design of ground based
structure; technical data analysis services in the field of
geological and structural insights to accelerate projects;
ambient vibration analysis; technical research services
relating to anthropogenic noise, surface penetration,
seismic velocity dispersion; on and offshore geological
surveys; hosting an internet website portal in the field of
geophysical, geotechnical, geological and hydrogeological 3D
insights, namely insight in the structure of the earth and
sea subsurface; evaluation of product development and
quality improvement related to ground risk; hosting an
online geo-risk platforms which provide decision support and
actionable intelligence; providing online information for
both onshore and offshore site characterisation from a
computer database; engineering in relation to the
construction of assets below or on ground surface;
consulting services in the field of subsurface spatial
modelling; creation of control programs for perform
filtering, conversion, analysis, forward projection and
predictive analytics, with data and document storage,
graphical visualisation and GIS capabilities of the
subsurface; information technology consulting services in
the field of geology, geophysics and geotechnics;
consultancy, advisory and information services relating to
all of the abovementioned services; scientific and
technology services; technological research; scientific
services and design relating thereto.
41.
A METHOD OF AND A DEVICE FOR PROCESSING RECORDED SEISMIC DATA
A method of processing recorded seismic data is disclosed. The recorded seismic data os obtained in response to an acoustic signal transmitted using a transducer of a parametric sub- bottom profiling system, a wave shape of the transmitted acoustic signal varies as a function of water depth. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: determining a plurality of source signatures of the transmitted acoustic signal respectively for a plurality of adjacent water depth ranges, where each water depth range being smaller than a range threshold; deriving a unit-impulse response for each one of the water depth ranges by deconvolving the source signature of the seismic signal at that water depth range; generating a model representing relationship between the source signature of the transmitted acoustic signal at each water depth range and that water depth range based on the derived unit-impulse response for all the water depth ranges; and processing the recorded seismic data by applying the model to the recording seismic data. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
Described herein are systems and apparatus for transverse gradiometer (TVG) acquisition using a towed platform. A first wing surface that is pitch-adjustable based on rotation about a leading edge of the first wing surface. A second wing surface that is pitch-adjustable based on rotation about a leading edge of the second wing surface, and wherein a pitch of the second wing surface is adjustable independently from a pitch of the first wing surface. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and livable world.
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
A method for converting a first dataset comprising a first plurality of first data samples to a second dataset comprising a second plurality of second data samples is disclosed. The first data samples are regularly spaced from each other by a first sampling interval, the second data samples are regularly spaced from each other by a second sampling interval, the first sampling interval is defined differently than the second sampling interval, the first and second data samples are seismic data samples. The method is performed by a processor and comprises the steps of: obtaining a further sampling interval to be used as the second sampling interval; for each one of the second data samples, deriving the second data sample by computing the second data sample from one or more first data samples using an interpolation method, the one or more first data samples being selected based on at least the first sampling interval and the further sampling interval. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
12122 and wherein ΔH indicates deformation of the rail, and further determining a value indicative of local track condition based on ΔH. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
The present technology provides solutions for optimizing object recognition by models by using intersection over length. An example method includes receiving a set of manually labeled polylines and a prediction mask produced by a model for an image, skeletonizing the prediction masks to obtain prediction polylines for the image, augmenting the manually labeled polylines with a buffer along a length of the manually labeled polylines, portraying the manually labeled polylines with the buffer as a ground truth graph, projecting each segment of the prediction polylines onto the ground truth graph, determining detection intervals between the manually labeled polylines with the buffer and the prediction polylines, and computing an accuracy of the model for each segment of the crack. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
The disclosure relates to a method for predicting soil characteristic information, the method comprising: receiving data representative of a hyperspectral image of a soil sample; determining a hyperspectral reflectance profile for the soil sample based on the received data, wherein the hyperspectral reflectance profile comprises reflectance intensity information; determining one or more soil characteristics based on the determined hyperspectral reflectance profile of the soil sample, wherein the one or more soil characteristics include one or more of: soil-type classification information for the soil sample; chemical composition information for the soil sample; particle size information for the soil sample A machine learning method for classifying soil samples is also disclosed, along with a training model, and associated systems for carrying out methods according to the disclosure. Unlocking insights from Geo- Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
G01N 21/27 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
47.
METHOD OF ASSOCIATING GEODATA WITH A DISPLAY TEMPLATE
A computer-implemented method of associating geodata with a display template is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a selection of a display template configured to graphically represent geodata, receiving a selection of a first database object comprising geodata, creating a connection between the display template and the first database object to enable the geodata to be retrieved from the first database object to the display template, and displaying the retrieved geodata from the first database object in the display template. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer-implemented method of retrieving data from a database system as an XML document. The method comprises: receiving, a request to import an XML configuration file; importing, the XML configuration file; receiving, configuration information; populating the imported XML configuration file with the configuration information; and exporting, using the populated XML configuration file, data from a database system as an XML file. Unlocking insights from Geo- Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A computer-implemented method of associating geodata with a collection of display templates is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a selection of two or more display templates configured to graphically represent geodata, grouping the selected display templates into a display template collection, receiving a selection of a first database object comprising geodata, creating a connection between the display template collection and the first database object to enable the geodata to be retrieved from the first database object to the display template collection, and populating the display templates within the display template collection with the geodata retrieved from the first database object. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
122 of a surface of the rail at the location X under a second load condition, wherein the first load condition is different from the second load condition. The method further comprises determining ΔH, wherein ΔH=H1-H2 and wherein ΔH indicates deformation of the rail, and further determining a value indicative of local track condition based on ΔH. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
B61K 9/08 - Measuring installations for surveying permanent way
B61L 23/04 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for monitoring the mechanical state of the route
E01B 35/12 - Applications of measuring apparatus or devices for track-building purposes for measuring movement of the track or of components thereof under rolling loads, e.g. depression of sleepers, increase of gauge
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
A computer-implemented method of encoding and storing geodata, the method comprising receiving a selection of a database object comprising geodata, receiving a selection of at least one characteristic of the geodata, loading a dictionary of geodata characteristic codes, receiving a selection of a geodata characteristic code in the dictionary of geodata characteristic codes, encoding the selected characteristic of the geodata, using the selected geodata characteristic code, and storing the encoded characteristic of the geodata. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer-implemented method of retrieving data from a database system The method comprises: receiving, a selection of a location within a database system, wherein the database system comprises one or more databases, wherein data at the identified location within the database system is of a first data format; displaying, a list of one or more publication methods; receiving, a selection of a publication method from the list of one or more publication methods, wherein the selected publication method corresponds to the selected location of the database system; and executing, the selected publication method to interrogate the identified location of the database system, wherein executing the identified publication method produces a data output, wherein the data output comprises data in a second data format different to the first data format. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Subsurface scanning apparatus; viewing devices, namely, digital photograph viewers for subsurface characterisation and screening; seismic detectors; high resolution subsurface imaging apparatus; velocity analysis and mathematical measurement instruments; tomographic imaging apparatus for tracking movement, other than for medical use; all aforementioned goods in relation to the 3D characterization of the earth's subsurface; scientific apparatus for engineering geophysics; computer software; seismic data processing software; computer programs for use in database management; nautical apparatus and instruments, geological survey and analytical instruments, satellites for global positioning; signal transmitting and receiving apparatus and parts thereof; computer software for subsurface data analysis and modelling; data collection software, data processing software, data visualisation software; all of the above within the field of geoscience, geology, geophysics, geotechnics, geodesy and products related to geo-data for risk analysis and risk management. Cartographic measurement services; geological surveying/mapping services; calibration [measuring] services; rental of application software; technical data analysis services; geophysical field data acquisition for measuring surface waves and ambient noise; on- and offshore geological and geotechnical surveying and research services; earth, soil and seabed surveying services; soil and seabed research; seismic analysis services; recording of seismic data; geo-seismic survey services; initial site screening services, technological and scientific analysis and advice for geohazards and engineering design of ground based structure; technical data analysis services in the field of geological and structural insights to accelerate projects; ambient vibration analysis; technical research services relating to anthropogenic noise, surface penetration, seismic velocity dispersion; on and offshore geological surveys; hosting an internet website portal in the field of geophysical, geotechnical, geological and hydrogeological 3D insights, namely insight in the structure of the earth and sea subsurface; evaluation of product development and quality improvement related to ground risk; hosting an online geo-risk platforms which provide decision support and actionable intelligence; providing online information for both onshore and offshore site characterisation from a computer database; engineering in relation to the construction of assets below or on ground surface; consulting services in the field of subsurface spatial modelling; creation of control programs for perform filtering, conversion, analysis, forward projection and predictive analytics, with data and document storage, graphical visualisation and GIS capabilities of the subsurface; information technology consulting services in the field of geology, geophysics and geotechnics; consultancy, advisory and information services relating to all of the abovementioned services; scientific and technology services; technological research; scientific services and design relating thereto.
A method and system for mapping a target region (60) of space with signal scatterers. The method involves moving a signal transmitter (26) and/or signal receiver (46) along a respective trajectory (34, 54) relative to the target region, and meanwhile transmitting a probing signal (62) towards the target region, this probing signal including a pseudo-random-noise sequence modulated onto a carrier signal, receiving a response signal (76) composed of components resulting from scattering of the probing signal (62) by respective portions of the target region, and repeatedly determining positions (QT, QR) of the transmitter and/or receiver. The method further involves transforming the probing signal (62) into multiple test signals, each test signal being associated with a propagation path via a portion of the target region, and correlating each of the test signals with the response signal (76) in the time domain, to generate a map of correlation strength values associated with the portions of the target region.
G01S 15/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems
G01S 15/32 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated
A method and system for mapping a target region (60) of space with signal scatterers. The method involves moving a signal transmitter (26) and/or signal receiver (46) along a respective trajectory (34, 54) relative to the target region, and meanwhile transmitting a probing signal (62) towards the target region, this probing signal including a time sequence of noise (70) with a predefined bandwidth, receiving a response signal (76) composed of components resulting from scattering of the probing signal (62) by respective portions of the target region, and repeatedly determining positions (QT, QR) of the transmitter and/or receiver. The method further involves transforming the probing signal (62) into multiple test signals, each test signal being associated with a propagation path via a portion of the target region, and correlating each of the test signals with the response signal (76) in the time domain, to generate a map of correlation strength values associated with the portions of the target region.
G01S 15/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems
G01S 15/32 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated
56.
SIDESCAN SONAR TOWFISH WITH FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPIC SENSING
A computer-implemented method of cross-correlating signals detected by receivers is disclosed. The method comprises: receiving first and second signals respectively detected by first and second receivers arranged on a surface; converting the first signal and the second signal from a time domain to a frequency domain; determining a downsampling factor; downsampling the converted first signal and the converted second signal based on the downsampling factor in the frequency domain; and cross-correlating the downsampled first and second signal to obtain a frequency domain Green's function. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
Disclosed herein is a towed sensing apparatus for underwater profiling. The apparatus includes a sensor array including one or more sound velocity sensors for determining vertical water column profile information. A sensor housing portion includes a receptacle for receiving the sensor array, the receptacle including one or more apertures for providing water flow to the sensor array during subsurface deployment of the apparatus. A coupling mechanism is provided to removably couple the sensor array within the receptacle by coupling the sensor array to an inner surface of the receptacle. The weighted nose portion is coupled to the sensor housing portion and has a greater mass than a second end of the towed sensing apparatus opposite from the first end. One or more hydrodynamic surfaces extend radially from the towed sensing apparatus and are arranged to exert a respective force when the apparatus is deployed. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01S 15/60 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems wherein the transmitter and receiver are mounted on the moving object, e.g. for determining ground speed, drift angle, ground track
G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
There is provided a method for determining a physical property of a subsurface target volume, as well as systems and computer readable media for performing the same. The method comprises receiving a plurality of signals detected by a plurality of receivers arranged on a surface above the subsurface target volume, wherein each respective signal of the plurality of signals is detected by a respective receiver of the plurality of receivers, cross-correlating signals between the plurality of receivers to obtain empirical travel time data for surface waves between a plurality of virtual source-receiver pairs, determining a model of the physical property of the subsurface target volume, the model comprising a first plurality of cells arranged in a first two-dimensional grid, wherein each cell has a respective physical property value and wherein the two-dimensional grid spans at least the area of the surface. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A computer-implemented method of cross-correlating signals detected by geophones is disclosed. The method comprises receiving signal data comprising a plurality of signals detected by a plurality of geophones arranged on a surface, determining an amount of processing resource that is available for processing the received signal data, and splitting the received signal data into a plurality of signal data subsets based on the determined amount of available processing resource. The method further comprises cross-correlating, using the available processing resource, pairs of signal data subsets such that each signal data subset is cross-correlated with every other signal data subset and with itself, wherein cross-correlating a pair of signal data subsets comprises cross-correlating each signal in the first subset of the pair with every signal in the second subset of the pair, and outputting a Green's function resulting from each cross-correlation. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01V 1/32 - Transforming one recording into another
G01V 1/36 - Effecting static or dynamic corrections on records, e.g. correcting spreadCorrelating seismic signalsEliminating effects of unwanted energy
A method of training a machine learning model to estimate geophysical information at a corresponding location is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining target data comprising geotechnical information and corresponding first locations and input data comprising geophysical information for corresponding second locations within a pre-defined region of each first location. The input data is applied to the machine learning model to obtain an output of the machine learning model and the parameters of the machine learning model are adjusted to reduce an error between the output of the machine learning model and the target data. A method of predicting geotechnical information using the trained model and a method of visualising predicted geotechnical information are also disclosed. The disclosure includes corresponding systems, computer readable media and machine learning models. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method for determining one or more ground properties of a target region beneath a surface of the earth, the method comprising: receiving a data set, the data set comprising: a first response signal, the first response signal indicative of the ambient noise measured at or near the surface by a first receiver arranged at a first location; and a second response signal, the second response signal indicative of the ambient noise measured at or near the surface by a second receiver arranged at a second location, wherein the first and second locations are different; processing the first and second response signals; cross-correlating the processed first response signal with the processed second response signal; and performing tomographic inversion using the cross-correlated response signals to generate a two- dimensional '2D' or three-dimensional '3D' model of the target region in terms of the one or more ground properties. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01V 1/36 - Effecting static or dynamic corrections on records, e.g. correcting spreadCorrelating seismic signalsEliminating effects of unwanted energy
62.
METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUSES FOR IDENTIFYING AND CLASSIFYING A MAGNETIC ANOMALY
The disclosure provides a computer-implemented method for identifying and classifying a magnetic anomaly. The method comprises receiving data indicative of the magnetic profile of at least a portion of a target area; identifying a first extremum in the received data, wherein the first extremum is representative of a magnetic anomaly in the target area; identifying a second extremum in the received data, wherein the second extremum is representative of the same magnetic anomaly or a further magnetic anomaly in the target area and has an opposite polarity to the first extremum; and classifying the first extremum as a monopole or the first and second extrema as belonging to a first dipole. Associated systems are also described. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
63.
TOWED PLATFORM CURVED LINE SURVEYING USING FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPIC SENSING
Disclosed herein are systems and apparatuses for curved line surveying using a towed sensing apparatus with fiber optic gyroscopic heading determination. A method can include obtaining a plurality of surveying data inputs from one or more sensors of a towed sensing apparatus, the plurality of surveying data inputs obtained during a subsurface deployment of the towed sensing apparatus along a curved survey path and indicative of a seafloor measurement. A plurality of heading measurements indicative of an angular direction of the towed sensing apparatus can be obtained, wherein the plurality of heading measurements and the plurality of surveying data inputs are measured during the subsurface deployment. The plurality of surveying data inputs can be correlated with the plurality of heading measurements. A composite image of an area of seafloor along the curved survey path can be generated based on the plurality of surveying data inputs and the correlated heading measurements.
Disclosed herein are systems and apparatuses for sonar acquisition using a towed platform (e.g., a towfish). A sonar acquisition towed platform apparatus can include one or more sidescan sonars coupled to a towed platform and a gyroscopic sensor array rigidly coupled to an outer surface of the towed platform. The gyroscopic sensor array can be external to the towed platform and to the one or more sidescan sonars. The gyroscopic sensor array can generate sensor information indicative of a heading of the towed platform and a roll of the towed platform. The sonar acquisition towed platform apparatus can further include a transceiver for transmitting survey information including the sensor information obtained using the gyroscopic sensor array and sidescan sonar information obtained using the one or more sidescan sonars, the sensor information corresponding to the sidescan sonar information.
G01C 19/72 - Gyrometers using the Sagnac effect, i.e. rotation-induced shifts between counter-rotating electromagnetic beams with counter-rotating light beams in a passive ring, e.g. fibre laser gyrometers
65.
MOVING VELOCITY PROFILER FOR VESSEL-BASED UNDERWATER SENSING
Disclosed herein is a towed sensing apparatus for underwater profiling. The apparatus includes a sensor array including one or more sound velocity sensors for determining vertical water column profile information. A sensor housing portion can include a receptacle for receiving the sensor array, the receptacle including one or more apertures for providing water flow to the sensor array during subsurface deployment of the apparatus. A coupling mechanism can be provided to removably couple the sensor array within the receptacle by coupling the sensor array to an inner surface of the receptacle. The weighted nose portion can be coupled to the sensor housing portion and can have a greater mass than a second end of the towed sensing apparatus opposite from the first end. One or more hydrodynamic surfaces can extend radially from the towed sensing apparatus and can be arranged to exert a respective force when the apparatus is deployed.
Disclosed herein are systems and apparatuses for curved line surveying using a towed sensing apparatus with fiber optic gyroscopic heading determination. A method can include obtaining a plurality of surveying data inputs from one or more sensors of a towed sensing apparatus, the plurality of surveying data inputs obtained during a subsurface deployment of the towed sensing apparatus along a curved survey path and indicative of a seafloor measurement. A plurality of heading measurements indicative of an angular direction of the towed sensing apparatus can be obtained, wherein the plurality of heading measurements and the plurality of surveying data inputs are measured during the subsurface deployment. The plurality of surveying data inputs can be correlated with the plurality of heading measurements. A composite image of an area of seafloor along the curved survey path can be generated based on the plurality of surveying data inputs and the correlated heading measurements. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01C 21/16 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigatedDead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation
G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
67.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING MARINE UNEXPLODED ORDINANCE (UXO)
Systems and methods for identifying marine unexploded ordinance (UXO) are provided. A magnetic moment of a candidate UXO is determined based on vector residual field magnetic data. Anomaly description data is determined using the magnetic moment including an estimate of at least two dimensions of the candidate UXO. A determination is made as to whether the anomaly description data fits with a reference description of a UXO to identify the candidate UXO as a probable UXO. An output device is controlled to provide an indication of the probable UXO. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
68.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THERMAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL FIELD
A computer-implemented method of determining subsurface thermal conductivity of target soil is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, from a heat flow penetrometer that is surrounded by target soil, temperature data comprising a temperature at each time point of n time points, determining, for each time point a measured temperature difference, based on estimated values of thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity of the target soil, using a solution space to generate a calculated temperature difference for the estimated values of thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity for each of a predetermined series of time points of the solution space. The solution space comprises a plurality of values of thermal conductivity, a plurality of values of volumetric heat capacity, and pre-computed values of temperature difference for each combination of values of thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity and for each of the predetermined series of time points of the solution space. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method of determining ground properties of a sub-surface target volume using a 2 dimensional array of surface wave sensors, comprises determining a plurality of velocity dispersion profiles as a function of sensed surface wave frequency; generating a 3 dimensional phase velocity dispersion profile from the plurality of phase velocity dispersion profiles; determining a plurality of group velocity dispersion profiles as a function of sensed surface wave frequency; generating a plurality of respective shear wave velocity models as a function of depth from the 3 dimensional phase velocity dispersion profile and each group velocity dispersion profile; and generating a 3 dimensional shear wave velocity model as a function of depth from the plurality of respective shear wave velocity models. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01V 1/36 - Effecting static or dynamic corrections on records, e.g. correcting spreadCorrelating seismic signalsEliminating effects of unwanted energy
The disclosure provides a method for determining physical properties of a subsurface target volume, comprising: receiving a plurality of signals detected by receivers arranged on a surface above the subsurface target volume; determining a first model of target volume, wherein the first model comprises a plurality of cells each associated with one or more initial physical property value; selecting a plurality of ray paths between pairs of receivers, wherein each ray path traverses two or more cells; determining an empirical dispersion function for each ray path of the plurality of ray paths using the plurality of signals; determining a modelled dispersion function for each ray path using the initial physical property values; determining an error value indicative of the difference between the modelled and empirical dispersion functions for each ray path; and determining a second model using the error value with new physical property values for the plurality of cells. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method for determining ground properties of a sub-surface target volume is disclosed. The method comprises measuring ambient noise received from a plurality of surface wave sensors placed along a predetermined grid of locations around a surface of the target volume, the measuring is done with the plurality of surface wave sensors for a predetermined time period to produce noise data. The method also comprises defining a second grid of primary study locations around the surface of the target volume; for each primary study location in the second grid, determining a local Rayleigh wave dispersion curve using the noise data from a selected sub-array of the plurality of surface wave sensors, and concatenating the local dispersion curves for the primary study locations to provide a three-dimensional model of the sub surface properties of the target volume. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A computer-implemented method of cross-correlating signals detected by receivers is disclosed. The method comprises: receiving first and second signals respectively detected by first and second receivers arranged on a surface; converting the first signal and the second signal from a time domain to a frequency domain; determining a downsampling factor; downsampling the converted first signal and the converted second signal based on the downsampling factor in the frequency domain; and cross-correlating the downsampled first and second signal to obtain a frequency domain Green's function. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01V 1/36 - Effecting static or dynamic corrections on records, e.g. correcting spreadCorrelating seismic signalsEliminating effects of unwanted energy
G01V 1/28 - Processing seismic data, e.g. for interpretation or for event detection
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(1) Software for the acquisition, processing, analysis and presentation of geotechnical data for the mitigation of risks relating to soil analysis and soil condition. (1) Online, non-downloadable software for the acquisition, processing, analysis and presentation of geotechnical data for mitigation of risk associated with soil analysis and soil condition.
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(1) Software for the acquisition, processing, analysis and presentation of geotechnical data for the mitigation of risks relating to soil analysis and soil condition. (1) Online, non-downloadable software for the acquisition, processing, analysis and presentation of geotechnical data for mitigation of risk associated with soil analysis and soil condition.
75.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FEATURE DETECTION FOR AIRBORNE BATHYMETRY
The present disclosure is directed to systems and techniques for processing frames of data. For example, a method can include obtaining a plurality of geospatial data inputs, each geospatial data input of the plurality of geospatial data inputs associated with a sample time and a surveyed area; generating a plurality of features corresponding to each geospatial data input of the plurality of geospatial data inputs; and generating, using a segmentation machine learning network, one or more segmentation masks for the plurality of geospatial data inputs. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
Disclosed herein is a vessel-mounted sensor acquisition apparatus including a coupler plate, an upper attachment portion, a sensor array portion, and a first winged pipe segment. The coupler plate includes a rotatable coupler and a rigid coupler. The upper attachment portion includes a first pipe attachment that is rotatably coupled to the rotatable coupler of the coupler plate and a second pipe attachment that is removably coupled to the rigid coupler of the coupler plate. The sensor array portion includes a plurality of remote sensing sensors. The first winged pipe segment, which includes a vibration-reducing wing, is coupled between the upper attachment portion and the sensor array portion. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
The present disclosure is directed to systems and techniques for processing frames of data. For example, a method can include obtaining a plurality of geospatial data inputs, each geospatial data input of the plurality of geospatial data inputs associated with a sample time and a surveyed area; generating a plurality of features corresponding to each geospatial data input of the plurality of geospatial data inputs; and generating, using a segmentation machine learning network, one or more segmentation masks for the plurality of geospatial data inputs.
Disclosed herein is a vessel-mounted sensor acquisition apparatus including a coupler plate, an upper attachment portion, a sensor array portion, and a first winged pipe segment. The coupler plate includes a rotatable coupler and a rigid coupler. The upper attachment portion includes a first pipe attachment that is rotatably coupled to the rotatable coupler of the coupler plate and a second pipe attachment that is removably coupled to the rigid coupler of the coupler plate. The sensor array portion includes a plurality of remote sensing sensors. The first winged pipe segment, which includes a vibration-reducing wing, is coupled between the upper attachment portion and the sensor array portion.
Method and device for improved cone penetration testing, by providing a support casing for providing lateral support to a cone penetrometer assembly, an interlocking element for use in a support casing, a system for performing cone penetration tests, and a method of performing cone penetration testing. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method and system for mapping a target region (60) of space with signal scatterers. The method involves moving a signal transmitter (26) and/or signal receiver (46) along a respective trajectory (34, 54) relative to the target region, and meanwhile transmitting a probing signal (62) towards the target region, this probing signal including a pseudo-random-noise sequence modulated onto a carrier signal, receiving a response signal (76) composed of components resulting from scattering of the probing signal (62) by respective portions of the target region, and repeatedly determining positions (QT, QR) of the transmitter and/or receiver. The method further involves transforming the probing signal (62) into multiple test signals, each test signal being associated with a propagation path via a portion of the target region and correlating each of the test signals with the response signal (76) in the time domain, to generate a map of correlation strength values associated with the portions of the target region. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01S 15/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems
G01S 15/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
G01S 15/32 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated
G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
81.
HEAT FLOW PENETROMETER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
A heat flow cone penetrometer (CRT) system (1) for measuring subsurface thermal conductivity is provided, comprising a penetrometer (2), a pushrod (3) and at least one heat flow module (4). The at least one heat flow module (4) comprises at least one heating element (41) and at least one temperature sensor (42). The at least one heat flow module (4) comprises a dissipation sleeve (43) provided around an inner sleeve (44), wherein the inner sleeve (44) comprises the heating element (41).
The invention relates to a method and a system for mammal detection. Furthermore, the invention relates generally to computer program product and a computer readable medium for executing the method. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01S 15/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of acoustic waves, e.g. sonar systems
G01S 15/10 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
G01S 15/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
G01S 15/32 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated
G01S 15/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systemsSense-of-movement determination systems
G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01S 15/96 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for locating fish
A method and system for mapping a target region (60) of space with signal scatterers. The method involves moving a signal transmitter (26) and/or signal receiver (46) along a respective trajectory (34, 54) relative to the target region, and meanwhile transmitting a probing signal (62) towards the target region, this probing signal including a time sequence of noise (70) with a predefined bandwidth, receiving a response signal (76) composed of components resulting from scattering of the probing signal (62) by respective portions of the target region, and repeatedly determining positions (QT, QR) of the transmitter and/or receiver. The method further involves transforming the probing signal (62) into multiple test signals, each test signal being associated with a propagation path via a portion of the target region and correlating each of the test signals with the response signal (76) in the time domain, to generate a map of correlation strength values associated with the portions of the target region. Unlocking insights from Geo- Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A method and system for mapping a target region (60) of space with signal scatterers. The method involves moving a signal transmitter (26) and/or signal receiver (46) along a respective trajectory (34, 54) relative to the target region, and meanwhile transmitting a probing signal (62) towards the target region, this probing signal including a time sequence of noise (70) with a predefined bandwidth, receiving a response signal (76) composed of components resulting from scattering of the probing signal (62) by respective portions of the target region, and repeatedly determining positions (QT, QR) of the transmitter and/or receiver. The method further involves transforming the probing signal (62) into multiple test signals, each test signal being associated with a propagation path via a portion of the target region and correlating each of the test signals with the response signal (76) in the time domain, to generate a map of correlation strength values associated with the portions of the target region. Unlocking insights from Geo- Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
Sustainable method and environmentally-friendly device for improved survey data acquisition by providing a vessel for use in subsea surveying, at least one lifting hydrofoil (10), a method of acquiring subsea survey data, a method of producing a vessel, and the use of a vessel. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
The invention relates to a magnetic detection device for measuring magnetic properties below the surface of the ground, the magnetic detection device comprising at least one sensor housing, the sensor housing defining a housing space and at least one optically pumped magnetometer provided in the housing space of the sensor housing, wherein the optically pumped magnetometer is a vector magnetometer arranged to provide information on a magnetic field in three substantially orthogonal directions. The invention further relates to a method for detecting subsurface bodies, a system for deploying a magnetic detection device, a computer readable medium, and a kit of parts for a magnetic detection device. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
G01V 3/15 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
87.
REMOTELY OPERATED GROUND TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD
Increasingly high concentration of pollutants on the surface and in the ground is a continuous concern in today's world. Harmful substances endanger both land and water biodiversity and as well as endangers human health, particularly through food. Activities such as stock breeding and intensive farming use chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers pollute the land, e.g., heavy metals and other natural and man-made chemical substances. The present invention provides a remotely operated ground testing apparatus, a method for testing the ground, an automated launch and recovery system for use with the remotely operated ground testing apparatus, a container for containing and immobilizing the remotely operated ground testing apparatus, and a vessel comprising the automated launch and recovery system. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
E21B 49/02 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells by mechanically taking samples of the soil
A system is provided, including
a remotely operated machine having:
a coiled rod with a probe to be penetrated into subsurface by uncoiling the rod;
a tracking unit determining a position of the machine; and
adjustable support legs for stabilizing and levelling the machine;
a remote workstation having a user interface for data input and output;
a tracking control unit for tracking movement of the machine based on its position;
a levelling control unit for controlling the support legs; and
a deployment control unit for controlling uncoiling of the rod and penetration of the probe into the subsurface;
the tracking control unit, levelling control unit and deployment control unit configured to communicate with the remote workstation allowing operation of these units to be monitored, initiated and/or controlled via the user interface; and
the tracking control unit, levelling control unit, and deployment control unit configured to transmit a signal indicating successful execution of its operation.
Vibration-based method and system for densification of ground soil, method comprising the steps of providing a draining unit (901), comprising a drain installation (906), at a depth in the ground soil and providing a vibration unit (902), determining one or more ground soil locations for applying vibration to the ground soil based on a position of the draining unit (901), and extracting fluid from ground soil using the drain installation while at least during an overlapping period of time applying vibration with the vibration unit to the one or more ground soil locations in order to densify the ground soil. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
The present disclosure is directed to systems and techniques for providing immersive and interactive three-dimensional (3D) mapping data and visualizations thereof for emergency response incidents. In one example, the systems and techniques can obtain location information associated with an incident and obtain one or more portions of three-dimensional (3D) mapping data based on the location information associated with the incident. A 3D scene associated with the incident can be generated, wherein the 3D scene is generated based on the one or more portions of 3D mapping data. A first 3D view of the 3D scene can be generated, wherein the first 3D view includes one or more incident location indicators representing the location information of the incident relative to the 3D scene.
A method of detecting one or more potential infiltration points in ground based on cone penetration testing, CPT, data, obtained from CPT measurements throughout a depth interval, and hydraulic profiling tool, HPT, data, obtained from HPT measurements throughout the depth interval, and determining a vertical profile indicating the potential infiltration points and potential matrix failure processes. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
E02D 1/02 - Investigation of foundation soil in situ before construction work
A method of calibrating a camera comprising an image sensor and a diffractive aperture projecting light onto the image sensor, the method including: providing a camera model mathematical describing the camera; positioning the camera in a first rotational position with respect to a plurality of targets and recording a first image of the plurality of targets; rotating the camera into a second rotational position with respect to the targets and recording a second image; determining a first set of observation angles of the targets from the first image and a second set of observation angles from the second image, using the camera model; determining a function based on the first and/or second set of observation angles and a set of differential angles representing a difference between the first and second observation angles; determining camera model errors from the function and comparing these to a limit; if the errors are not lower than the limit, updating the camera model based on the errors and repeat the steps of determining and comparing. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
A CPT probe (200) having a cone tip (252) can be inserted into one or more soil layers (110, 112, 114) by a hammer action. The CPT probe (200) has a casing (214) with an internal hammer blow mechanism (225) inside said casing (214) which applies a hammering force on said cone tip (252). The internal hammer blow mechanism is driven by a motor unit (118) which is located either inside the casing (214) or external to the casing (214).
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Software for the acquisition, processing, analysis and presentation of geodata for the mitigation of risks relating to land, sea and/or infrastructure.
95.
TIMESCALE DISSEMINATION USING GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF
A method and apparatus for dissemination of a timescale signal (T2) from at least one server site to at least one client site is provided. The method comprises running, at each server site, a server Global Navigation Satellite System, GNSS, process (202(i)) configured to generate a server GNSS output raw data signal (R7(T2); R7(T2(i))) based at least on one or more first satellite signals; generating a precise orbits and clocks signal (C8(T2); C10(T2); T4(Tppp-T2); T9(Tppp-T2)) embedding said timescale signal (T2) based on all server GNSS output signals (T2(i); T7(T2(i))) and broadcasting said precise orbits and clocks signal (C8(T2); C10(T2); T4(Tppp-T2); T9(Tppp-T2)) via a telecom network (206); running, at each client site, a client Global Navigation Satellite System, GNSS, process (201(c)) configured to generate a client GNSS output raw data signal (R5(T1(c))) based on a client clock signal (T1(c)) and based on one or more second satellite signals, running a client Precise Point Positioning, PPP, process (203(c)) configured to receive said client GNSS output raw data signal (R5(T1(c))) and said precise orbits and clocks signal (C8(T2); C10(T2); T4(Tppp-T2); T9(Tppp-T2)) and to generate a difference signal (T1(c)-T2) between said client clock signal (T1(c)) and timescale signal (T2).
G01S 19/07 - Cooperating elementsInteraction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing data for correcting measured positioning data, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS] or ionosphere corrections
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Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling,
checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments; apparatus
for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or
images; magnetic data carriers, computer programs. Technological services; geological and maritime sub-surface
surveys; geological research and exploration.
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Software for the acquisition, the processing, the analysis
and the presentation of geo-data for mitigation of risk
associated with ground, marine and/or infrastructure.
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Downloadable software for the acquisition, processing, analysis, and presentation of geo-data for mitigation of risk associated with ground, marine, and infrastructure.
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Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking apparatus and instruments, namely, research buoys comprised of transceivers, video cameras, compass systems comprised of compasses, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receivers, AIS (Automatic Identification System) anti-collision system comprising computer hardware, downloadable computer software for collision avoidance, and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receivers, electrical and electronic apparatus and equipment for use in generating and harvesting energy, namely, systems comprising fuel cells, batteries, and solar panels for production of electricity, and also including mooring system tendons, joints, connectors, anchors, and flanges made of metal, data communication devices, namely, wireless communication devices for data transmission, monitoring devices being sensors for monitoring the weather, biochemical sensors, radiation sensors, pressure sensors, sensors for measuring wind speed, sensors for measuring wind directions, sensors for measuring turbulence intensity, sensors for measuring direction of ocean currents, sensors for measuring ocean wave height, sensors for measuring the frequency of ocean waves, sensors for measuring water level, sensors for measuring ocean current profiles, namely current velocity and current direction, sensors for measuring water quality, water salinity, water conductivity and water temperature, and sensors for monitoring marine environments and detecting marine organisms; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; blank magnetic data carriers; downloadable software for analysing off-shore geo-data Technological services, namely, off-shore analysis in the field of geo-data; geological and maritime sub-surface surveys; geological research and exploration services
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Sensors; seismic detectors; 3D scanners; stereoscopic
equipment for 3D viewing, all in relation to the
characterization of the Earth's subsurface; nautical,
geological, geodetic, radiotelegraphic, navigation, optical,
weighing, surveying, measuring, signaling and calibrating
apparatus and instruments and parts thereof; navigational,
position-finding, global positioning, telecommunication,
data communication, data processing, satellite, radio and
radar apparatus and instruments and parts thereof; satellite
receiving and transmission apparatus and parts thereof;
cameras; underwater cameras; visual display units; computer
software; scientific computer software; data processing
software; data analysis computer software; data collection
computer software; scientific surveying geo-data collection
computer software; scientific surveying geo-data processing
computer software; scientific surveying geo-data analysis
computer software; computer software for database
management, for electronic storage of data and for
processing data collected related to geotechnical,
geological and structural insights to accelerate
construction projects; computer software for geodetic data
analysis; computer software for Global Positioning Systems;
computer software for building, construction and
installation of on- and offshore industrial structures
including on- and offshore oil and gas platforms and
renewable energy platforms and constructions. Scientific and technology services; technological research;
scientific research; scientific services and design relating
thereto; technological services and design relating thereto;
surveying services; calibration measuring services; rental
of application software; technical data analysis services;
on- and offshore geological, geotechnical and geodetic
survey services; earth, soil and seabed surveying services;
soil and seabed research; seismic analysis services;
recordal of seismic data; geo-seismic survey services;
providing an internet website portal in the field of
geotechnical and structural insights; technical advice in
the field of renewable energy; development and maintenance
of computer software and computer programming; providing
online georisk platform featuring decision support and
actionable intelligence based on site investigation data,
analytics and real time geotechnical and structural
monitoring, site characterization and ground risk
management; hosting an online georisk platform, which
provides decision support and actionable intelligence based
on site investigation data, analytics and real time
geotechnical and structural monitoring, site
characterization and ground risk management; providing
cloud-based geospatial data delivery platform for planning,
progress overview, document and data delivery for both
onshore and offshore site characterisation to enable faster
reduction of ground uncertainty; platform as a service
[PaaS] featuring computer software platforms to ingest data
streams from a wide range of sensor types, perform
filtering, conversions, analysis, forward projections and
predictive analytics, with data and document storage,
graphical visualisation and GIS capabilities; platform as a
Service (PaaS); platform as a service (PaaS) featuring
computer software platforms to ingest data streams from a
wide range of data feeds, provide up to date overview of
field operations, visualise incoming data and perform
analysis, storage of data and documentation, graphical
visualisation and GIS capabilities; development of computer
hardware, development and maintenance of software and
computer programming; digitization and monitoring of assets;
digitization of spatial and geo-data, digital asset
management; software as a service (SaaS); consulting
services in the field of software as a service (SaaS);
design, creation, hosting and maintenance of internet sites
for third parties; information technology consulting
services in the field of geology; consultancy, advisory and
information services relating to all of the above-mentioned
services.
