System and method to transport data from a downhole tool to the surface
US9250339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F17/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method to transport data collected in a borehole penetrating the earth to a surface location are described. The system includes one or more measurement tools disposed in the borehole, the one or more measurement tools configured to collect data relating to the borehole and a formation penetrated by the borehole. The system also includes a data node tool disposed in the borehole with a plurality of data nodes, the data node tool being configured to receive the data from the one or more measurement tools, program one or more data nodes with at least a first portion of the data, and eject the one or more data nodes into a fluid stream for transport to the surface location.
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