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Method and apparatus for rescaling measurements while drilling in different environments

US7942204B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2010
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/024
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of using a survey system comprising at least one sensor. The method comprises operating the survey system to provide information regarding the orientation of the sensor relative to the Earth at a first resolution level while the sensor is a first distance relative to the Earth's surface and operating the survey system to provide information regarding the orientation of the sensor relative to the Earth at a second resolution level while the sensor is a second distance relative to the Earth's surface. The second distance is larger than the first distance. The second resolution level is higher than the first resolution level.

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