Modular apparatus and method for making measurements in boreholes
US8925378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V11/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for making measurements in boreholes comprising a sonde having a radial array of arms provided thereon; wherein the sonde is connectable to a cartridge containing electronic circuitry specific to a predetermined measurement to be made in the borehole, each arm is connectable to a sensor pad specific to the predetermined measurement; and the sonde provides electrical connectivity between the sensor pads and the cartridge that is substantially independent of the predetermined measurement.
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