Minimization of receiver noise in downhole MMR surveys

J. A. Elders, M. W. Asten

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    Abstract

    A series of downhole MMR surveys were conducted near Broken Hill, NSW in Australia to determine how receiver equipment choices affected the amount of noise visible in MMR data (as opposed to geologic or spheric noise). Noise analyses performed on the data indicate that the main contributor to high noise levels in MMR data comes from use of a three-component EM probe as opposed to a singlecomponent EM probe. Additional noise levels can be reduced through the use of full-waveform, multipurpose receiver systems. These systems allow for the use of tapered-stacking which is a more effective method of eliminating spheric and/or powerline transients than the boxcar-stacking method used by traditional receiver systems.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts 2000
    PublisherSociety of Exploration Geophysicists
    Pages336-339
    Number of pages4
    Volume19
    Edition1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2000
    Event2000 Society of Exploration Geophysicists Annual Meeting, SEG 2000 - Calgary, Canada
    Duration: 6 Aug 200011 Aug 2000

    Publication series

    NameSEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts
    Number1
    Volume19
    ISSN (Print)1052-3812

    Conference

    Conference2000 Society of Exploration Geophysicists Annual Meeting, SEG 2000
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    CityCalgary
    Period6/08/0011/08/00

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