Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Seismic prospecting – Land-reflection type
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-23
2010-02-09
Hughes, Scott A (Department: 3663)
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Seismic prospecting
Land-reflection type
C367S073000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07660199
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and systems for microseismic hydraulic fracture monitoring in real-time. The methods and systems of the present invention may include continuous map migration of recorded microseismic signals. The methods and systems provide robust automated simultaneous detection and location of microseismic events.
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Abrell Matthias
Castano Jaime
Gaudier Dale
Hughes Scott A
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
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