Single well system for mapping sources of acoustic energy
US5917160A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/52
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and method for determining the location of the source of seismic energy around a well are provided. Multiple seismic receivers, each receiver having orthogonal seismic sensors, are axially spaced on a tool which is capable of sending real-time seismic signals to the surface. A method for calculating the location with respect to the receivers is also provided.
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