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Method for determining induction sonde error

US4800496A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1987
Grant dateJan 24, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V13/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for determining a sonde error characteristic of an induction tool is disclosed. The method includes the step of measuring an electrical characteristic which may be the real or quadrature component of conductivity, at two or more different heights above the earth. The sonde error characteristic is determined as a function of a predetermined relationship between the desired sonde error characteristic and the measurements of that characteristic at two or more different heights above the earth. The method may be performed with the tool disposed substantially parallel to the earth. Alternatively, the tool may be disposed substantially perpendicularly to the earth.

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