Abstract: An augmenting controller for augmenting control of an actuator by a component controller. The actuator is operable to change an operational parameter of a component of a drilling rig. The component controller is configured for communicating control signals to the actuator to control the actuator and thereby control operation of the component. The augmenting controller is operable to augment the control signals.

Abstract: First time-based data, indicative of a first parameter, varies in value with respect to time and is associated with a drilling operation utilized to construct a well extending into a subterranean formation. A moving window transform of second time-based data is performed to generate a three-dimensional expression of frequency and amplitude of the first parameter or a second parameter. The second time-based data is based on the first time-based data. The second parameter varies in value with respect to time and is dependent upon the first parameter. The drilling operation is assessed based on the expression.

Abstract: First time-based data, indicative of a first parameter, varies in value with respect to time and is associated with a drilling operation utilized to construct a well extending into a subterranean formation. A moving window transform of second time-based data is performed to generate a three-dimensional expression of frequency and amplitude of the first parameter or a second parameter. The second time-based data is based on the first time-based data. The second parameter varies in value with respect to time and is dependent upon the first parameter. The drilling operation is assessed based on the expression.

Abstract: An augmenting controller for augmenting control of an actuator by a component controller. The actuator is operable to change an operational parameter of a component of a drilling rig. The component controller is configured for communicating control signals to the actuator to control the actuator and thereby control operation of the component. The augmenting controller is operable to augment the control signals.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a well construction system and a wellsite control system. The construction system is for forming a wellbore at an oil and gas wellsite. The construction system includes rig and well pressure control systems. The rig control system is for selectively moving a drill string within the wellbore, and includes a first actuator for actuating at least a portion of the rig control system. The well pressure control system is for controlling pressure within the wellbore, and includes a second actuator for actuating at least a portion of the well pressure control system. The wellsite control system is communicatively connected with the first and second actuators, and is operable to generate first and second control signals to operate the first and second actuators, respectively. The first control signal is determined based on the computer program code and the second control signal.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for wireless emergency stop of automated machines. A method may include inputting into an electrical control system association information indicative of which one or more of a plurality of electronically controlled automated machines at a worksite are to be associated with a wireless communicator, and operating the wireless communicator to cause the one or more associated machines to stop operating.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a well construction system and a wellsite control system. The construction system is for forming a wellbore at an oil and gas wellsite. The construction system includes rig and well pressure control systems. The rig control system is for selectively moving a drill string within the wellbore, and includes a first actuator for actuating at least a portion of the rig control system. The well pressure control system is for controlling pressure within the wellbore, and includes a second actuator for actuating at least a portion of the well pressure control system. The wellsite control system is communicatively connected with the first and second actuators, and is operable to generate first and second control signals to operate the first and second actuators, respectively. The first control signal is determined based on the computer program code and the second control signal.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for wireless emergency stop of automated machines. A method may include inputting into an electrical control system association information indicative of which one or more of a plurality of electronically controlled automated machines at a worksite are to be associated with a wireless communicator, and operating the wireless communicator to cause the one or more associated machines to stop operating.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in well construction, including a communications network having processing systems and a common data bus. At least one processing system implements subsystem virtual networks in the communications network. Each subsystem virtual network communicatively couples together equipment controllers of equipment of a respective control subsystem. At least one processing system implements a configuration manager that translates communications from the subsystem virtual networks to a common protocol, and makes data of the communications accessible through the common data bus. At least some equipment controllers access data from the common data bus through respective subsystem virtual networks. At least one processing system implements a process application that accesses data from the common data bus. At least one processing system implements a human-machine interface that accesses data from the common data bus.