Instrument for measuring the orientation of a borehole
CA 1074103 A · Owner: Russell Attitude Systems Limited · Inventors: Russell, Michael K.; Russell, Anthony W.
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An instrument for measuring the direction of a borehole in order to carry out a spatial survey thereof comprises a gyro-stabilised single-axis platform having its axis coincident with the axis of the borehole and three gravity sensors for measuring three components of gravity in the direction of the borehole axis and in two mutually perpendicular directions in a plane perpendicular to said axis. - 1 -
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- Granted March 25, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 25, 1997.
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