System and method for improved depth measurement correction

Details System and method for improved depth measurement correction System and method for improved depth measurement correction

2009-04-14

2011-10-25

Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)

Boring or penetrating the earth

With signaling, indicating, testing or measuring

C702S009000, C703S010000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042624

ABSTRACT:
A method for generating corrected geologic depth information is disclosed. The method includes: estimating a depth of each of a plurality of different locations along a length of a drillstring disposed in a borehole; measuring at least one environmental factor at each of the plurality of different locations and determining a deformation of the drillstring at each of the plurality of different locations from the measured environmental factor; and generating a non-linear model of the deformation along the length relative to a reference point. A system and computer program product for generating corrected geologic depth information is also disclosed.

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