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Induction logging device with a pair of mutually perpendicular bucking coils

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5745169
An instrument is disclosed for mapping vertical conductive fractures in a resistive bedrock, magnetically inducing eddy currents by a pair of vertically oriented, mutually perpendicular , coplanar coils. The eddy currents drive magnetic fields which are picked up by a second, similar pair of coils.
Assignee:
Department of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4264862
OSTI ID:
5745169
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English