Downhole radar system for fracture detection
Conference
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OSTI ID:5511388
A borehole radar prototype was designed based on theoretical considerations. Experiments were conducted at a granite quarry where an existing flame-cut slot was used to simulate a fracture. The radar returns from this simulated fracture were detectable in boreholes located at distances of up to 12 meters from the fracture. Engineering design for a downhole radar system is almost complete. This system, including the directional antennas, is fabricated into a tool to be used in a borehole.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5511388
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-86-1084C; CONF-860926-1; ON: DE86009854
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Geothermal Resources Council annual meeting, Palm Springs, CA, USA, 29 Sep 1986
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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