Identifying subterranean structures using amorphous metal markers

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PATENT NO 10989834
APP PUB NO 20190129064A1
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15796383

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Disclosed are methods and apparatus for identifying non-metallic subterranean structures using amorphous metal markers associated with the structures. Some examples will include the amorphous metal in the form of one or more sections of an amorphous metal foil within a protective enclosure sufficient to physically isolate the amorphous metal foil from the surrounding Earth. The amorphous metal foil and enclosure may be in the form of a tape which either will be secured to, or placed proximate the subterranean structure, which may be, for example, a pipe or conduit, or other non-metallic structure.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER FOUNDATION15 NORTH 23RD STREET STOP 9017 GRAND FORKS ND 58202-9017

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Martin, Christopher Lee Grand Forks, US 15 45

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