Abstract: Disclosed is a downhole tool and method suitable for geosteering within a lateral formation. The downhole tool includes a gamma sensor for monitoring gamma radiation within the lateral formation. The method provides for monitoring of the location of the drill bit or a RSS within a borehole and correcting the angle of inclination to maintain the drill bit or RSS within the target zone of the lateral formation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 18, 2019
Date of Patent:
August 13, 2024
Assignee:
INTREPID RSS, LLC
Inventors:
Curtis Lanning, Robert Kelly Owen, Daniel Seutter