Determining structural tomographic properties of a geologic formation
US10895497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02N2/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A variable-frequency light source is configured to emit a light beam and modulate a frequency of the light beam. A fiber optic cable is attached to the variable frequency light source. The fiber optic cable is configured to receive the light beam at an inlet and pass the light beam to an exit. Multiple optical detectors are attached to the fiber optic cable. Each of the optical detectors is configured to detect a specified frequency of light that is backscattered through the fiber optic cable. An actuation mechanism is attached to the fiber optic cable. The actuation mechanism is configured to deform the fiber optic cable in response to a stimulus.
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