Overview:

- Azimuth uncertainty reduced at high inclination and E/W directions

- Gross error detection

- Outrun multi-shot data provides definitive surveying information

- In-hole referencing of magnetics

- Field data confirms GWD90™ successful for horizontal applications

 

Going Beyond 70 deg Inc

- Use of a dual MXY™ sensor array

- 3 orthogonal axes measuring Earth Rate

- New mechanization controlling bias in all 3 axes

- CAP™ system correcting g-sensitive errors in 3 axes

- Significant reduction in azimuth errors related to high inclination and East/West direction

- Very robust quality control

 

GWD90™ Run History

- Most wells drilled starting from vertical to 78 degrees of inclination

- Several over 90 degrees inclination

- Well profiles varied from due North/South to due East

- Varying latitudes up to 60 degrees

 

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High Angle GWD90 Experience

 

Steve Mullin - Gyrodata Inc.

 

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