Measurement-while-drilling (MWD) systems, using mud pulse telemetry, are now available to the industry. The most popular sensor package is for directional drilling measurements. Accuracy of such measurements has been proved under field conditions and has resulted in considerable savings in rig time. This acceptance and usage has increased the demand for other sensors for improved drilling efficiency, kick detection, and formation evaluation.
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