A true three-dimensional wellbore positioning method based on the earth ellipsoid

In view of the problems existing in the current wellbore positioning method, a true three-dimensional wellbore positioning method was presented, and an example for analysis was given. The current positioning method uses the grid north as the reference datum to the north, positions in the horizontal...

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Main Author: Xiushan LIU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2017-04-01
Series:Petroleum Exploration and Development
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876380417300344