TRACKING POSITIONS OF PERSONNEL, VEHICLES, AND INANIMATE OBJECTS

    公开(公告)号:US20110062959A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-17

    申请号:US12952020

    申请日:2010-11-22

    IPC分类号: G01V3/08

    摘要: A device rotates at least one static magnetic field about an axis, producing a rotating magnetic dipole field, and is movable in relation to the surface of the ground. The field is periodically sensed using a receiver to produce a receiver output responsive to the field. A positional relationship between the receiver and the device is monitored using the output. In one aspect, changing the positional relationship, by moving the device nearer to a boring tool which supports the receiver, causes an increase in accuracy of depth determination. In another aspect, determination of an actual overhead position of the boring tool, and its application, are described. Use of a plurality of measurements over at least one-half revolution of each magnet is disclosed. Establishing a surface radial direction toward a boring tool and resolution of multi-valued parameters is described. Calibration techniques, as well as a three transmitter configuration are also described.

    Locating technique and apparatus using an approximated dipole signal
    2.
    发明授权
    Locating technique and apparatus using an approximated dipole signal 有权
    使用近似偶极子信号的定位技术和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07898494B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-01

    申请号:US12240484

    申请日:2008-09-29

    IPC分类号: H01Q21/00 G01V3/18

    摘要: Location determination is performed using a transmitter including an elongated generally planar loop antenna defining an elongation axis. The elongation axis is positioned along at least a portion of a path. A magnetic field is then generated which approximates a dipole field. Certain characteristics of the magnetic field are then determined at a receiving position radially displaced from the antenna elongation axis. Using the determined certain characteristics, at least one orientation parameter is established which characterizes a positional relationship between the receiving position and the antenna on the path. The magnetic field may be transmitted as a monotone single phase signal. The orientation parameter may be a radial offset and/or an angular orientation between the receiving position and the antenna on the path. The antenna of the transmitter may be inserted into a first borehole to transmit the magnetic field to a receiver inserted into a second borehole.

    摘要翻译: 使用包括限定伸长轴的细长大体上平面的环形天线的发射机来执行位置确定。 伸长轴沿着路径的至少一部分定位。 然后产生近似偶极子场的磁场。 然后在从天线伸长轴径向偏移的接收位置处确定磁场的某些特性。 使用确定的某些特征,建立表征路径上的接收位置和天线之间的位置关系的至少一个取向参数。 磁场可以作为单调单相信号传输。 取向参数可以是路径上的接收位置和天线之间的径向偏移和/或角度取向。 发射器的天线可以插入第一钻孔中,以将磁场传输到插入第二钻孔的接收器。

    Tracking positions of personnel, vehicles, and inanimate objects

    公开(公告)号:US07859249B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-28

    申请号:US12831421

    申请日:2010-07-07

    IPC分类号: G01R35/00 G01D18/00

    摘要: A device rotates at least one static magnetic field about an axis, producing a rotating magnetic dipole field, and is movable in relation to the surface of the ground. The field is periodically sensed using a receiver to produce a receiver output responsive to the field. A positional relationship between the receiver and the device is monitored using the output. In one aspect, changing the positional relationship, by moving the device nearer to a boring tool which supports the receiver, causes an increase in accuracy of depth determination. In another aspect, determination of an actual overhead position of the boring tool, and its application, are described. Use of a plurality of measurements over at least one-half revolution of each magnet is disclosed. Establishing a surface radial direction toward a boring tool and resolution of multi-valued parameters is described. Calibration techniques, as well as a three transmitter configuration are also described.

    Locating technique and apparatus using an approximated dipole signal
    4.
    发明授权
    Locating technique and apparatus using an approximated dipole signal 有权
    使用近似偶极子信号的定位技术和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07443359B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-28

    申请号:US11688226

    申请日:2007-03-19

    IPC分类号: H01Q21/00

    摘要: Location determination is performed using a transmitter including an elongated generally planar loop antenna defining an elongation axis. The elongation axis is positioned along at least a portion of a path. A magnetic field is then generated which approximates a dipole field. Certain characteristics of the magnetic field are then determined at a receiving position radially displaced from the antenna elongation axis. Using the determined certain characteristics, at least one orientation parameter is established which characterizes a positional relationship between the receiving position and the antenna on the path. The magnetic field may be transmitted as a monotone single phase signal. The orientation parameter may be a radial offset and/or an angular orientation between the receiving position and the antenna on the path. The antenna of the transmitter may be inserted into a first borehole to transmit the magnetic field to a receiver inserted into a second borehole.

    摘要翻译: 使用包括限定伸长轴的细长大体上平面的环形天线的发射机来执行位置确定。 伸长轴沿着路径的至少一部分定位。 然后产生近似偶极子场的磁场。 然后在从天线伸长轴径向偏移的接收位置处确定磁场的某些特性。 使用确定的某些特征,建立表征路径上的接收位置和天线之间的位置关系的至少一个取向参数。 磁场可以作为单调单相信号传输。 取向参数可以是路径上的接收位置和天线之间的径向偏移和/或角度取向。 发射器的天线可以插入第一钻孔中,以将磁场传输到插入第二钻孔的接收器。

    LOCATING TECHNIQUE AND APPARATUS USING AN APPROXIMATED DIPOLE SIGNAL
    5.
    发明申请
    LOCATING TECHNIQUE AND APPARATUS USING AN APPROXIMATED DIPOLE SIGNAL 有权
    使用近似二极管信号的定位技术和设备

    公开(公告)号:US20120319691A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-20

    申请号:US13594672

    申请日:2012-08-24

    IPC分类号: G01V3/08

    摘要: Location determination is performed using a transmitter including an elongated generally planar loop antenna defining an elongation axis. The elongation axis is positioned along at least a portion of a path. A magnetic field is then generated which approximates a dipole field. Certain characteristics of the magnetic field are then determined at a receiving position radially displaced from the antenna elongation axis. Using the determined certain characteristics, at least one orientation parameter is established which characterizes a positional relationship between the receiving position and the antenna on the path. The magnetic field may be transmitted as a monotone single phase signal. The orientation parameter may be a radial offset and/or an angular orientation between the receiving position and the antenna on the path. The antenna of the transmitter may be inserted into a first borehole to transmit the magnetic field to a receiver inserted into a second borehole.

    摘要翻译: 使用包括限定伸长轴的细长大体上平面的环形天线的发射机来执行位置确定。 伸长轴沿着路径的至少一部分定位。 然后产生近似偶极子场的磁场。 然后在从天线伸长轴径向偏移的接收位置处确定磁场的某些特性。 使用确定的某些特征,建立表征路径上的接收位置和天线之间的位置关系的至少一个取向参数。 磁场可以作为单调单相信号传输。 取向参数可以是路径上的接收位置和天线之间的径向偏移和/或角度取向。 发射器的天线可以插入第一钻孔中,以将磁场传输到插入第二钻孔的接收器。

    TRACKING POSITIONS OF PERSONNEL, VEHICLES, AND INANIMATE OBJECTS
    6.
    发明申请
    TRACKING POSITIONS OF PERSONNEL, VEHICLES, AND INANIMATE OBJECTS 有权
    跟踪人员,车辆和不间断物体的位置

    公开(公告)号:US20110204895A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-25

    申请号:US13099713

    申请日:2011-05-03

    IPC分类号: G01V3/08 G01B7/14

    摘要: A device rotates at least one static magnetic field about an axis, producing a rotating magnetic dipole field, and is movable in relation to the surface of the ground. The field is periodically sensed using a receiver to produce a receiver output responsive to the field. A positional relationship between the receiver and the device is monitored using the output. In one aspect, changing the positional relationship, by moving the device nearer to a boring tool which supports the receiver, causes an increase in accuracy of depth determination. In another aspect, determination of an actual overhead position of the boring tool, and its application, are described. Use of a plurality of measurements over at least one-half revolution of each magnet is disclosed. Establishing a surface radial direction toward a boring tool and resolution of multi-valued parameters is described. Calibration techniques, as well as a three transmitter configuration are also described.

    摘要翻译: 设备围绕轴旋转至少一个静态磁场,产生旋转的磁偶极场,并且可相对于地面移动。 使用接收器周期性地感测该场以响应于场产生接收机输出。 使用输出监视接收机和设备之间的位置关系。 一方面,通过使设备更靠近支撑接收器的钻孔工具来改变位置关系,导致深度确定的精度的提高。 在另一方面,描述了钻孔工具的实际开销位置的确定及其应用。 公开了在每个磁体的至少半圈上使用多个测量。 描述了朝向钻孔工具的表面径向方向和多值参数的分辨率。 还描述了校准技术以及三个发射机配置。

    TRACKING POSITIONS OF PERSONNEL, VEHICLES, AND INANIMATE OBJECTS
    7.
    发明申请
    TRACKING POSITIONS OF PERSONNEL, VEHICLES, AND INANIMATE OBJECTS 有权
    跟踪人员,车辆和不间断物体的位置

    公开(公告)号:US20100271009A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-28

    申请号:US12831421

    申请日:2010-07-07

    IPC分类号: G01R35/00

    摘要: A device rotates at least one static magnetic field about an axis, producing a rotating magnetic dipole field, and is movable in relation to the surface of the ground. The field is periodically sensed using a receiver to produce a receiver output responsive to the field. A positional relationship between the receiver and the device is monitored using the output. In one aspect, changing the positional relationship, by moving the device nearer to a boring tool which supports the receiver, causes an increase in accuracy of depth determination. In another aspect, determination of an actual overhead position of the boring tool, and its application, are described. Use of a plurality of measurements over at least one-half revolution of each magnet is disclosed. Establishing a surface radial direction toward a boring tool and resolution of multi-valued parameters is described. Calibration techniques, as well as a three transmitter configuration are also described.

    摘要翻译: 设备围绕轴旋转至少一个静态磁场,产生旋转的磁偶极场,并且可相对于地面移动。 使用接收器周期性地感测该场以响应于场产生接收机输出。 使用输出监视接收机和设备之间的位置关系。 一方面,通过使设备更靠近支撑接收器的钻孔工具来改变位置关系,导致深度确定的精度的提高。 在另一方面,描述了钻孔工具的实际开销位置的确定及其应用。 公开了在每个磁体的至少半圈上使用多个测量。 描述了朝向钻孔工具的表面径向方向和多值参数的分辨率。 还描述了校准技术以及三个发射机配置。

    Advanced Steering Tool System, Method and Apparatus
    8.
    发明申请
    Advanced Steering Tool System, Method and Apparatus 有权
    先进的转向工具系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100253537A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-07

    申请号:US12816250

    申请日:2010-06-15

    IPC分类号: G01V3/00 H04B1/16

    摘要: A steering tool is movable by a drill string to form an underground bore along an intended path. A sensing arrangement of the steering tool detects its pitch and yaw orientations at a series of spaced apart positions along the bore, each position is characterized by a measured extension of the drill string. The steering tool further includes a receiver. At least one marker is positioned proximate to the intended path, for transmitting a rotating dipole field to expose a portion of the intended path to the field for reception by the receiver. The detected pitch orientation, the detected yaw orientation and the measured extension of the drill string are used in conjunction with magnetic information from the receiver to locate the steering tool. The steering tool may automatically use the magnetic information when it is available. A customized overall position determination accuracy can be provided along the intended path.

    摘要翻译: 转向工具可通过钻柱移动,以形成沿预定路径的地下孔。 转向工具的感测装置在沿着孔的一系列间隔位置处检测其俯仰和偏航方向,每个位置的特征在于测量的钻柱的延伸部。 转向工具还包括接收器。 至少一个标记位于预期路径附近,用于传送旋转偶极场以暴露到场的预期路径的一部分以供接收机接收。 结合来自接收器的磁信息来定位检测到的俯仰方向,检测到的偏航方向和测量的钻柱的延伸部分以定位转向工具。 转向工具可以自动使用磁信息。 可以沿着预期路径提供定制的总体位置确定精度。

    Advanced steering tool system, method and apparatus
    9.
    发明授权
    Advanced steering tool system, method and apparatus 有权
    先进的转向工具系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07775301B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-17

    申请号:US11835154

    申请日:2007-08-07

    IPC分类号: E21B47/024 E21B7/04

    摘要: A steering tool is movable by a drill string to form an underground bore along an intended path. A sensing arrangement of the steering tool detects its pitch and yaw orientations at a series of spaced apart positions along the bore, each position is characterized by a measured extension of the drill string. The steering tool further includes a receiver. At least one marker is positioned proximate to the intended path, for transmitting a rotating dipole field to expose a portion of the intended path to the field for reception by the receiver. The detected pitch orientation, the detected yaw orientation and the measured extension of the drill string are used in conjunction with magnetic information from the receiver to locate the steering tool. The steering tool may automatically use the magnetic information when it is available. A customized overall position determination accuracy can be provided along the intended path.

    摘要翻译: 转向工具可通过钻柱移动,以形成沿预定路径的地下孔。 转向工具的感测装置在沿着孔的一系列间隔位置处检测其俯仰和偏航方向,每个位置的特征在于测量的钻柱的延伸部。 转向工具还包括接收器。 至少一个标记位于预期路径附近,用于传送旋转偶极场以暴露到场的预期路径的一部分以供接收机接收。 结合来自接收器的磁信息来定位检测到的俯仰方向,检测到的偏航方向和测量的钻柱的延伸部分以定位转向工具。 转向工具可以自动使用磁信息。 可以沿着预期路径提供定制的总体位置确定精度。

    LOCATING TECHNIQUE AND APPARATUS USING AN APPROXIMATED DIPOLE SIGNAL
    10.
    发明申请
    LOCATING TECHNIQUE AND APPARATUS USING AN APPROXIMATED DIPOLE SIGNAL 有权
    使用近似二极管信号的定位技术和设备

    公开(公告)号:US20110121835A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-26

    申请号:US13014025

    申请日:2011-01-26

    IPC分类号: G01V3/08

    摘要: Location determination is performed using a transmitter including an elongated generally planar loop antenna defining an elongation axis. The elongation axis is positioned along at least a portion of a path. A magnetic field is then generated which approximates a dipole field. Certain characteristics of the magnetic field are then determined at a receiving position radially displaced from the antenna elongation axis. Using the determined certain characteristics, at least one orientation parameter is established which characterizes a positional relationship between the receiving position and the antenna on the path. The magnetic field may be transmitted as a monotone single phase signal. The orientation parameter may be a radial offset and/or an angular orientation between the receiving position and the antenna on the path. The antenna of the transmitter may be inserted into a first borehole to transmit the magnetic field to a receiver inserted into a second borehole.

    摘要翻译: 使用包括限定伸长轴的细长大体上平面的环形天线的发射机来执行位置确定。 伸长轴沿着路径的至少一部分定位。 然后产生近似偶极子场的磁场。 然后在从天线伸长轴径向偏移的接收位置处确定磁场的某些特性。 使用确定的某些特征,建立表征路径上的接收位置和天线之间的位置关系的至少一个取向参数。 磁场可以作为单调单相信号传输。 取向参数可以是路径上的接收位置和天线之间的径向偏移和/或角度取向。 发射器的天线可以插入第一钻孔中,以将磁场传输到插入第二钻孔的接收器。