The Borehole Manager Orientation table is used to enter downhole survey measurements (depth, bearing, and inclination) for non-vertical wells. They can be typed in by hand, as described below, or imported from another source. If a well is vertical, its Orientation table should be left blank.
- Access the Borehole Manager program tab.
- Create a new project as necessary.
- Create a new well if necessary, or click on the existing well to be edited.
- Click on the Orientation tab for the well.
Other Notes:
- You can use the Tab key to advance from cell to cell in the table.
- There is no limit to the number of survey points that you may list for each drill hole.
- Survey data must be listed in a sequential order, from the start of the hole to the end.
- The "start" of the hole may be lower in elevation than the "end" of the hole if the boring curves back on itself.
- RockWorks uses an averaging method of drawing the drill hole trace based on the survey data in order to create smooth bends. Compare the following cartoons, based on the data shown. The hole on the left abruptly turns at a depth of 100 to follow the new survey inclination (not realistic) while the hole on the right curves to the horizontal dip at 100 feet.
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