Statistical log analysis made practical

Journal Article · Sat Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · World Oil; (United States)

OSTI ID:6374936

Mitchell, W K; Nelson, R J ^[1]

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1. Oryx Energy Co., Dallas, TX (US)

This paper discusses the advantages of a statistical approach to log analysis. Statistical techniques use inverse methods to calculate formation parameters. The use of statistical techniques has been limited, however, by the complexity of the mathematics and lengthy computer time required to minimize traditionally used nonlinear equations.

• OSTI ID: 6374936
• Journal Information: World Oil; (United States), Vol. 212:6; ISSN 0043-8790
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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