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Superconducting gradiometer-magnetometer array for magnetotelluric logging

US4349781A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 1980
Grant dateSep 14, 1982
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S505/846
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A subsurface electromagnetic sensing device for use in boreholes and mine shafts which includes a sonde for lowering underground which is supercooled and contains Squid gradiometers for measuring vector current density, and magnetometers for measuring vector magnetic fields. When these measured values are combined, information is obtained to construct a conductivity model of the underlying and surrounding subsurface region.

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