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Acoustic well logging device for detecting shear and compressional waves

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OSTI ID:5885301

Novel acoustic logging tools are disclosed for logging unconsolidated formations. These tools include point force shear wave, and multidirectional compressional wave transmitters. A plurality of receivers with sensitivities matched to these transmitter types are provided for selectively gathering P wave and S wave information. The transmitters and receivers are located, sequenced and gated to ensure that high quality wave data is rapidly and reliably collected.

Assignee:
Mobil Corp
Patent Number(s):
US 4383308
OSTI ID:
5885301
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English