Method for measuring transient electromagnetic components to perform deep geosteering while drilling

摘要

A transverse induction transmitter on an instrument induces currents in an earth formation when it is pulsed. Transient measurements made at transverse and axial receivers are used for determination of a distance to a bed boundary. This may be used to control the drilling direction. Alternatively, a transmitter on an instrument having a conductive body induces currents in the earth formation. Transient signals are measured and the effect of the conductive body is removed by using a reference signal measured in a homogenous space.