Downhole orientation sensing with nuclear spin gyroscope
US8581580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/26
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Downhole orientation sensing with a nuclear spin gyroscope. A method of sensing orientation of an instrument assembly in a subterranean well can include incorporating an atomic comagnetometer and an optical source into the instrument assembly, and installing the instrument assembly in the well. A downhole orientation sensing system for use in conjunction with a subterranean well can include a downhole instrument assembly positioned in the well, the instrument assembly including an atomic comagnetometer and an optical source which transmits light to the atomic comagnetometer.
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