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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2013
Globaltech Corporation Pty Ltd, Canning Vale, AU;
Khaled Hejleh, Peppermint Grove, AU;
Gordon Stewart, Claremont, AU;
Brett James Wilkinson, Wembley Downs, AU;
Michael Alan Klass, Winthrop, AU;
Johan Anwar, Kalamunda, AU;
Globaltech Corporation Pty Ltd, Canning Vale, AU;
Abstract
A drillstring first tube portion () for connection to further tube portions () of a drillstring via respective connection means has a side wall () including non ferromagnetic material, and at least one downhole survey device () mounted directly or indirectly on or within the side wall. The survey device has at least one survey instrument to obtain survey data, a power source () and wireless communication means () to wirelessly receive and/or transmit survey data within or on the side wall. A method of conducting a downhole survey of drilling using such an apparatus is also disclosed, as well as a method of obtaining data gathered downhole. The survey device and a core orientation device () may communicate wirelessly, such as when passing each other.