Atomic clock for downhole applications

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2005-12-20

2005-12-20

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Borehole or drilling

During drilling

C073S152430, C073S152470, C073S152490, C175S001000, C175S004000, C367S086000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06976392

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for acquiring seismic data are disclosed. The system comprises a controller for causing the generation of a seismic signal, where the controller has a first clock used for time-stamping a record of the generated seismic signal. A seismic receiver is deployed in a wellbore so as to detect the generated seismic signal. An atomic clock is disposed in or with the seismic receiver for time-stamping a record of the detected seismic signal. The atomic clock is synchronized with the first clock prior to being placed downhole.

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