Sub-surface formation boundary detection using an electric-field borehole telemetry apparatus

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14544278

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The method of maintaining drill bit advancement in an underground formation that contains shale, including providing an electrical signal from an insulated gap location in a drill string substantially directly behind the bit in the formation, detecting substantial change in a signal as the bit advances, and changing the direction of drilling of the bit as a function of a signal change, to thereby maintain the direction of bit advancement in the formation.

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SCIENTIFIC DRILLING INTERNATIONAL1100 RANKIN ROAD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Graf, Stephan Paso Robles, US 6 33
Suh, Asong E Spring, US 1 6
White, Matthew A Templeton, US 33 228

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