Method of determining dips and azimuths of fractures from borehole images

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PATENT NO 5960371
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08923610

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A borehole image interpretation method that utilizes a Hough transform technique is described. The method can detect planar structures such as fractures and formation beddings in the borehole, as well as geometric patterns such as elliptical vugs.

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  • SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

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Bennett, Nicholas N North Haven, CT 8 133
Burridge, Robert Bethel, CT 6 376
Saito, Naoki Davis, CA 173 1256

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