Method of determining dips and azimuths of fractures from boreho

Details Method of determining dips and azimuths of fractures from boreho Method of determining dips and azimuths of fractures from boreho

1997-09-04

1999-09-28

McElheny, Jr., Donald E.

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Earth science

702 10, G06F 1900

Patent

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059603712

ABSTRACT:
A borehole image interpretation method that utilizes a Hough transform technique is described. The method can detect planar structures such as fractures and formation beddings in the borehole, as well as geometric patterns such as elliptical vugs.

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