Methods and apparatus for acquiring seismic data using a seabed seismic
data cable positioned on a seabed are described, one method including
deploying a seabed seismic cable, the cable comprising two or more active
sections separated by at least one jumper section; and acquiring seabed
seismic data using the seabed seismic cable. Certain methods include
analyzing spacing needed between active sensor units in the active
sections prior to deploying the seabed seismic cable, and selecting a
length of the jumper section based on the analysis. It is emphasized that
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