A 3D model has been developed that can help to detect # ##scopic doglegs in drilling operations , which can cause problems of torque and drag in directional drilling . Current standard surveys require measurements only every 95 ft , and can miss doglegs . Standard Surveys. The new method uses measurements taken from bottom hole - assembly ( 3D ) drilling , and feeds this into a 3D model to predict the path taken by the bit .
A 3D model has been developed that can help to detect # ##scopic doglegs in drilling operations , which can cause problems of torque and drag in directional drilling . Current standard surveys require measurements only every 95 ft , and can miss doglegs . The new method uses measurements taken from bottom hole - assembly ( 3D ) drilling , and feeds this into a 3D model to predict the path taken by the bit .