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Gain stabilization for radioactivity well logging apparatus

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OSTI ID:6608219

An improved gain stabilization system for radioactivity well logging apparatus of the type having a scintillation crystal optically coupled to a photomultiplier, a light emitting diode driven by a pulser and furnishing scintillations to the photomultiplier located in a sonde resulting in a stabilization pulse which is provided to electronic circuitry at the surface for stabilization purposes. The improvement includes a temperature sensor located in the sonde and circuitry for maintaining the intensity of the light provided by the light emitting diode in response to the operation of the temperature sensor.

Assignee:
Texaco Inc
Patent Number(s):
US 4346590
OSTI ID:
6608219
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English