DISTRIBUTED DOWNHOLE DRILLING NETWORK

摘要

A high-speed downhole network providing real-time data from downhole components of drilling strings includes is shown in figure (2). The network includes a bottom-hole node (18e) interfacing to a bottom-hole assembly located proximate the bottom end of a drill string. A top-hole node (18a) is connected proximate the top end of the drill string. One or several intermediate nodes (18b-d) are located along the drill string between the to p- and bottom-hole nodes. The intermediate nodes are configured to receive and transmit data packets between the bottom-hole nodes. A communication link, integrated into the drill string, is used to connect the nodes, A computer (28) may be connected to the top-hole node, to analyze data received.