Title: Well logging fiber optic communication system

Abstract: To facilitate use of logging cables with fiber optic signal conductors, the optic source and detector at the surface are mounted on the winch drum. Electrical signals communicate between the control/processing unit and the optic source and detector on the winch drum.

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Inventors: Wharton, Russell P. (Houston, TX)

Application Number: 06/184704
Filing Date: 1980-09-08
Publication_date: 1983-06-21
Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP

Primary Class(es): 340/854.700 385/100, 340/856.300
Other Classes: G02B6/35; G02B6/44; H04B10/22; G01V1/40
US Patent Ref:

3670099	June, 1972	Oliver	358/901	FACSIMILE SYSTEM UTILIZING PRE-SCAN DETECTION OF INDICIA
3792284	February, 1974	Kaelin	250/551	ELECTRO-OPTIC TRANSMISSION LINK
3905010	September, 1975	Fitzpatrick	340/855	Well bottom hole status system
3922063	November, 1975	Marrone	350/96	Winch mounted optical data transmission cable with fluid coupling
3934246	January, 1976	Mueller	340/324R	Alphanumeric display means for computer-linked typewriter consoles using light-emitting diodes (LED'
4124272	November, 1978	Henderson et al.	350/96.21	Rotary fiber optic waveguide coupling
4162400	July, 1979	Pitts, Jr.	340/854	Fiber optic well logging means and method
4189705	February, 1980	Pitts, Jr.	340/854	Well logging system
4190318	February, 1980	Upton, Jr.	350/96.2	Optical slip ring apparatus utilizing radial light signals

Other Refs: Other References: "Computers and Advanced Technology Applied to Geophysical and Ocean Exploration II," Midcon Professional Program 1980-Nov. 4-6, Computers and Advanced Technology Applied to Uranium Borehole Logging Systems, Meisner, pp. 1-15.

Primary Examiner: Farley, Richard A.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Spencer & Frank

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