Borehole survey method and apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7886844
APP PUB NO 20090120690A1
SERIAL NO

12169382

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A method includes obtaining a first set of survey data at a first point along a wellbore, estimating a present wellbore position based on at least the first set of survey data, determining a related ellipse of uncertainty at the present wellbore position, comparing the related ellipse of uncertainty of the present wellbore position to a threshold, and selecting a methodology for a subsequent survey based on a comparison of the related ellipse of uncertainty to the threshold.

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  • SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

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Phillips, Wayne J Houston, US 10 330

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