Technology

Gyro Operations

Complete borehole surveying services offered in conjunction with Radial Drilling or as a standalone service — delivering precise, computer-digital survey results anywhere in the world.

Complete Borehole Surveying Services

RDS offers a complete range of borehole surveying services. RD-Gyro Services are offered in conjunction with Radial Drilling or as a standalone service, providing accurate orientation data critical to successful radial drilling and stimulation operations.

Features

Gyro Survey Services

Surface Recording Gyro Orienting Service

Precision gyro orienting service with surface recording capability, providing accurate borehole orientation data for radial drilling lateral placement and directional control.

Surface Recording Gyro Multishot Service

Multi-station borehole survey service delivering comprehensive wellbore trajectory data. Computer digital readings are translated into printed computerized reports for full documentation.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Inclinometer
Ranges0–6° to 0–180°
Resolution0.01° to 0.04°
Accuracy0.03° to 0.05°
Gyroscope
Resolution0.02°
Accuracy0.15° Over Temperature Range
High Side Alignment−0.20° Typical Offset
Center OffsetLess than 0.06° (approx. 0.02° after software correction)
Temperature Range−55°C to +125°C
Temperature VariationCompensated over temperature range (typically less than 0.03°)

Why Choose RDS Gyro Services

Faster Surveys

Less rig time is required per survey, reducing operational downtime and associated costs.

More Accurate

Computer digital readings translated to printed computerized reports eliminate manual interpretation errors.

Cost Effective

Savings are realized by eliminating costly surveying mistakes and reducing rig time per survey.

Fully Portable

Compact and transportable — RDS Gyro Operations can be deployed anywhere in the world.

Precision Surveying for Your Operations

Contact our team to discuss how RDS Gyro Operations can support your next radial drilling or standalone borehole surveying project.

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