Systems and methodology for detecting a conductive structure
US9360584B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V3/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments include apparatus and methods to detect and locate conductive structures below the earth's surface. Tools can be configured with receiving sensors arranged to receive signals generated from a conductive structure in response to a current flowing on the conductive structure. Magnetic-related values from the signals can be processed, relative to the tool, to determine a position of a conductive structure from which the signal was generated in response to current flowing on the conductive structure. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
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