STREAMLINING DATA TRANSFER TO/FROM LOGGING WHILE DRILLING TOOLS

摘要

The invention provides a more efficient way to transfer data to or from a logging tool during a drilling process. A memory module is provided for rapid insertion a nd retrieval from a logging while drilling tool between drilling runs. The memory module records and stores data collected during the drilling process. A process of the invention includes removing the memory module from the tool; loading a new memory module into t he tool that contains the desired tool parameters for the next run. The retrieved memory module is then connected to an independent surface system to download the stored data.