Method of determining subsurface property value gradient

Details Method of determining subsurface property value gradient Method of determining subsurface property value gradient

1987-03-26

1988-08-23

Yasich, Daniel M.

Thermal measuring and testing

Temperature measurement

Temperature distribution or profile

G01K 1124

Patent

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047657502

ABSTRACT:
A method for determining a subsurface property value gradient of a body includes the step of generating a Rayleigh wave in the body by passing a current through a first meander coil having predetermined spaced wires determining a wavelength of the generated Rayleigh wave. A second meander coil identical to the first meander coil is spaced at a predetermined distance from the first meander coil. The Rayleigh wave is then detected with the second meander coil and the velocity of the Rayleigh wave is determined. A property value of the body is determined at a depth determined by the wavelength of the Rayleigh wave which property value is a function of the determined velocity. The above steps are then repeated with at least one other pair of first and second meander coils having different predetermined spaced wires such that at least one second property value at a second depth is determined and a subsurface property value gradient is produced. Preferably, the pairs of meander coils are mounted to respective identical bases such that the distance between respective pairs of first and second coils is the same for all of the pairs of first and second coils. In addition, the property values determined are preferably temperatures, and the step of initially determining a modulus versus temperature profile for a material of the body is performed.

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