Electromagnetic method and apparatus for determining the...

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2005-05-31

2005-05-31

LeDynh, Bot (Department: 2862)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Of geophysical surface or subsurface in situ

With radiant energy or nonconductive-type transmitter

Reexamination Certificate

active

06900639

ABSTRACT:
A system for investigating subterranean strata. An electromagnetic field is applied using a dipole antenna transmitter and this is detected using a dipole antenna receiver. Phase information is extracted from a refracted wave response and used to identify the presence and/or nature of a subterranean reservoir.

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