Methods for processing dispersive acoustic waveforms

Details Methods for processing dispersive acoustic waveforms Methods for processing dispersive acoustic waveforms

2004-05-17

2010-02-09

Hughes, Scott A (Department: 3663)

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Well logging

C367S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07660196

ABSTRACT:
A method for processing acoustic data comprising applying a dynamic filter band. The method and apparatus may be particularly adapted to processing sonic data to measure formation slowness in a borehole.

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