Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Earth science
Reexamination Certificate
2004-02-20
2008-10-07
Cosimano, Edward R (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Earth science
C702S002000, C702S005000, C702S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07433785
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a method for predicting the grain size distribution at a designated location within a water-lain sedimentary deposit. Initially, the vertical thickness of the sedimentary deposit at the designated location must be determined, as well as the vertical thickness and grain size distribution at a second location different from the designated location. Second, a distance parameter corresponding to the two locations must be determined. Finally the distance parameter is used, along with the initially determined vertical thickness at both locations and the grain size distribution at the second location to calculate the grain size distribution at the designated location.
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Deffenbaugh Max
Heard William B.
Hoyal David C.
Huh Chun
Sun Tao
Cosimano Edward R
Exxon Mobil Upstream Research Company
Shanley Matthew T.
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