Patent ID: 8526269
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: E21B,G01V

Abstract:
1. A system for taking acoustic measurements relating to subterranean formations, comprising: at least one acoustic tool to acquire the acoustic measurements, the at least one acoustic tool comprising a spring-actuated locking arm located on an outside of a tool housing; a conveyance configured for movement of the acoustic tool in a borehole traversing the subterranean formations; a tool retainer configured or designed for permanent deployment in the borehole to removably retain the tool in the borehole so that the acoustic tool is deployed at a predetermined location and orientation relative to the subterranean formations, the tool retainer comprising a groove located on an inner surface of a borehole casing joint; a computer in communication with the acoustic tool; and a set of instructions executable by the computer that, when executed: wherein the acoustic tool further comprises: a support arm located on an outside of the tool housing; and a clamping pad, wherein the clamping pad is supported by at least one of the spring-actuated locking arm and the support arm, and the clamping pad is configured or designed to fit within the groove of the tool retainer.