Radiant energy – Geological testing or irradiation
Patent
1977-03-31
1978-09-19
Smith, Alfred E.
Radiant energy
Geological testing or irradiation
175 41, G01V 500, E21B 4700
Patent
active
041156889
ABSTRACT:
A method for determining the distance from a given point in a coal seam to shale by sensing the thorium radiation from shale layers positioned about the coal seam. The invention is useful for maintaining a drill in a desired position in a coal seam and guiding the drill in response to the sensed radiation.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3940610 (1976-02-01), Dennis et al.
Fertl Walter H.
Gant Preston L.
Continental Oil Company
Howell Janice A.
Schupbach, Jr. Cortlan R.
Smith Alfred E.
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