Method for determining seismic anisotropy

Details Method for determining seismic anisotropy Method for determining seismic anisotropy

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Keith, Jack (Department: 3663)

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Well logging

Reexamination Certificate

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07924652

ABSTRACT:
The method disclosed is useful for estimating anisotropic properties of an earth formation. The method includes extracting travel time values of components of the acoustic wave induced from a downhole tool and reflected from a boundary bed formation. The method further includes obtaining a travel time ratio of the wave components and using the travel time ratio to estimate the anisotropic properties of the formation.

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International Search Report and Written Opinion dated May 12, 2009, 9 pages.

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