Methods and systems for detecting arrivals of interest

Details Methods and systems for detecting arrivals of interest Methods and systems for detecting arrivals of interest

2004-04-06

2008-09-09

Keith, Jack W (Department: 3663)

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Well logging

C367S027000, C367S029000, C367S030000, C367S034000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07423930

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for taking measurements related to subterranean formations. The methods and systems provide robust, reliable first arrival data for component signals of interest, which may be used to estimate formation slowness, characterize formation slowness zones, or act as an input to other processes. The methods and systems are capable of automatically providing good first arrival data based on signals received without any human interaction, and without setting or changing any parameters.

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