FORMATION ANALYSIS AND DRILL STEERING USING LATERAL WELLBORES

摘要

In one possible implementation, a steering control module includes a received signal analysis module configured to analyze transducer signals propagated through a formation between a lateral wellbore and an active well undergoing a drilling operation. The steering control module is also configured to utilize the analyzed transducer signals to direct a steering system to steer a drill in the active well in a desired direction. In another possible implementation, a first set of signals detected in an active well undergoing a drilling operation can be received. The first set of signals can be transmitted by at least one transducer array associated with a lateral wellbore, with the lateral wellbore and the active well being separated by a formation. The detected first set of signals can be analyzed to determine an area of interest in the formation.