Systems and methods for modeling wellbore trajectories

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PATENT NO 8862436
APP PUB NO 20090319241A1
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12145376

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Systems and methods for modeling wellbore trajectories using curvature bridging functions. The systems and methods use a clothoid spiral as a bridging curve in the transition zones to reduce tubular stresses/failures in the design of multilateral well paths and extended reach well paths.

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LANDMARK GRAPHICS CORPORATION3000 N SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY E HOUSTON TX 77032

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Samuel, Robello Houston, US 144 817

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