Patent Publication Number: US-11022714-B2

Title: Antenna for downhole communication

Description:
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The present disclosure relates to antennae, and associated systems and methods of use in downhole communication and/or detection, e.g. in an oil and/or gas well. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The completion infrastructure in an oil or gas well may comprise a string of downhole tools joined by a string of production tubing to surface. Such downhole tools are generally activated mechanically using a shifting tool attached to a work string to open, close or otherwise shift the position of sliding sleeves. 
     Typically, a shifting tool is run on a work-string through the completion infrastructure to mechanically actuate the various downhole tools in a desired sequence. Also, in certain circumstances there is a requirement to reliably trigger an activation of a tool when the tool reaches a specific point in the well. Further, there are a number of tools that are either activated by pressure or by mechanical shifting tools which can fail to fully activate as a result of, for example, interference with debris in the wellbore, or premature engagement/disengagement. 
     It can be difficult to accurately control the operations of the shifting tool and to accurately determine whether an intended actuation has been successful. Moreover, it can be difficult to ascertain information about the degree to which an actuation has occurred. For example, it can be difficult to ascertain the degree to which a sliding sleeve of a particular downhole tool has been shifted. 
     It is known to employ schemes involving electromagnetic coupling between downhole components. In particular, existing schemes rely upon active electronics (i.e. one or more electronic devices which are configured to electrically control a flow of electrons or an electrical current) for storing and/or communicating information. 
     Such schemes may, however, be either be prone to failure in the harsh environment of an oil and gas well, or the operating characteristics may vary with variation in the environment of the oil and gas well, impacting the overall reliability of such tools. 
     As such, there is an industry requirement for a solution to be robust, reliable, and capable of operation within a harsh downhole environment, which may comprise extremes of pressure, temperature and vibration, in addition to exposure to corrosive fluids and gases. Further, there is an industry requirement that any such solution must be cost effective, both in terms of manufacturing costs and operational costs. Directly related to this are the requirements for any such solution to require minimal operator skills and manufacturing skills to operate and manufacture the solution respectively. 
     The reliability of a solution is important, particularly for systems that may be located permanently or semi-permanently downhole. It is an object of at least one embodiment of at least one aspect of the present disclosure to seek to address one or more problems and/or disadvantages in the prior art. 
     SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     A. First Embodiment 
     According to a first aspect of the present disclosure there is provided an antenna for use in downhole communication or detection, the antenna comprising: a plurality of planar substrates; wherein at least two of the plurality of planar substrates each comprise at least one conductive coil, and wherein the plurality of planar substrates are spaced apart. 
     The antenna may be adapted to be provided on a downhole arrangement. The antenna may be adapted to be provided on a downhole arrangement defining a throughbore. The antenna may be adapted to be provided on a tool. The antenna may be adapted to be provided on a tool conveyable or deployable in a downhole arrangement defining a throughbore. The antenna may be adapted to be conveyed or deployed downhole. The antenna may be adapted to be conveyed or deployed downhole. The antenna may be adapted to be conveyed or deployed downhole on a tool conveyable or deployable in a downhole arrangement defining a throughbore. 
     Some or all of planar substrates may comprise insulators. Alternatively, some or all of the planar substrates may comprise conductor(s) or be conductive. The substantially planar substrates may comprise glass fibre, epoxy laminate, or the likes. The substantially planar substrates may preferably comprise ceramic. 
     The plurality of planar substrates may comprise substrates for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). The plurality of planar substrates may comprise one or more PCB substrates. 
     The plurality of planar substrates may be FR-4, FR-6, Teflon, P96, VT901 or the likes. The plurality of planar substrates may be an insulated metal substrate such as insulated aluminum or the like. The planar plurality of substrates may comprise a flexible material such as Kapton® or Pyralux® product, or the like. (KAPTON and PYRALUX are registered trademarks of DUPONT ELECTRONICS, INC.) The plurality of planar substrates may comprise Alumina (Aluminum Oxide), Polyimide, PTFE, or the likes. In manufacture, the selection of material will be made according to the conditions of the downhole environment. Preferably, and advantageously, the plurality of planar substrates may comprise ceramic, which is suitable for applications with any of extremes of pressure, temperature, vibrations, exposure to corrosive fluids, high frequency operation, and applications where high reliability and durability is required. 
     Each planar substrate of the plurality of planar substrates may be substantially circular. Each planar substrate may be substantially disc shaped or may form an annulus. Each planar substrate may be substantially disc shaped with or without a centre cut out. As will be described below, an antenna, such as an active antenna, may comprise at least one such substrate. The radius of a circle forming the outer circumference of a planar substrate may be in the region of 0.01 to 0.5 metres, and more preferably in the region of 0.04 to 0.15 metres. The radius of a circle forming an inner circumference of the planar substrate may be in the region of 0 (i.e. with no cut out) to 0.49 metres, and more preferably in the region of 0.02 to 0.05 metres. Advantageously, such dimensions may permit the antenna to be located within a wellbore, yet not obstruct passage of objects within the wellbore and/or through or within the antenna. 
     Advantageously, such dimensions may permit the antenna to be moveable within the wellbore without being obstructed by other tools or features of the wellbore or completion string, or other antennae mounted on tools, sleeves, the wellbore or completion string, as will be described below. Further, such dimensions may optimise an electromagnetic coupling between a plurality of antennae. 
     Alternatively, as will be described below, an antenna, such as a passive antenna, may comprise at least one such substrate wherein the dimensions of the substrate are governed by the dimensions of a wall section of a tubular within which the antenna is to be installed. Such a substrate may have a typical difference of approximately 0.012 metres between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the substrate. As will be described below, such a substrate may be a part of an antenna assembly, wherein an enclosure of the antenna assembly may have a typical difference of approximately 0.016 metres and 0.02 metres between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the enclosure. For optimum performance of a passive antenna, the substrate may be a minimum distance from an interior surface of the tubular within which the passive antenna is installed. 
     The substrate may be at least 10 mm from the interior surface of the tubular within which the passive antenna is installed. 
     The at least one conductive coil may comprise copper, or an alloy comprising copper. Alternatively, the at least one conductive coil may comprise silver, tin, lead or any other conductive metal. Advantageously, the at least one conductive coil may comprise a metal with high conductivity, such that the at least one conductive coil exhibits a low series resistance, as will be described further below. 
     The at least one conductive coil may be coated in an insulating material, such as plastic, PTFE, rubber, or the like. Advantageously, a coating may prevent electrical conductivity between adjacent loops of the at least one conductive coil, thus permitting tighter winding of the at least one conductive coil. The coating may also serve to protect the at least one conductive coil from temperature, pressure and corrosive materials, as may typically be present in a downhole environment. Exposure to corrosive fluids may occur as a result of a failure of an enclosure or of an encapsulation of the at least one conductive coil. 
     The at least one conductive coil may comprise a spiral, e.g. a radial or circular spiral. The at least one conductive coil may comprise an Archimedean spiral. The at least one conductive coil may comprise a Fermat spiral. The at least one conductive coil may comprise a logarithmic spiral. The at least one conductive coil may comprise the involute of a circle. The at least one conductive coil may comprise a polygonal spiral. 
     A start-point of the spiral may be at a distance from a centre of the spiral that is greater or less than a distance from a centre of the spiral to an end-point. 
     The at least one conductive coil may comprise a substantially Archimedean spiral, wherein the spiral does not start or end at a central point of the spiral. The at least one conductive coil may wind in a clockwise or a counter-clockwise direction. The at least one conductive coil may comprise one or more turns. The at least one conductive coil may be arranged to coil or spiral around an axis. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one conductive coil may be arranged relative to the axis and on the plane, such that the at least one conductive coil does not coil or spiral around the axis. 
     The axis may be defined as an axis running substantially parallel to a substantially cylindrical wellbore or throughbore, and centred on the centre of the wellbore or throughbore. Alternatively, the axis may be defined as a running substantially parallel to, or central to, a downhole tool, as will be described in more detail below. The axis may be substantially orthogonal to the plane. In use, the axis may be substantially orthogonal to the plane. 
     The at least one conductive coil may be arranged in a substantially spiraling orientation. Each winding of the at least one conductive coil may be a substantially constant distance from an adjacent winding of the at least one conductive coil. 
     The at least one conductive coil may comprise wire. The wire may comprise a cross-section that is substantially circular. Alternatively, the at least one conductive coil may comprise a flat wire, track or trace, such that a cross-sectional view of the flat wire, track or trace is substantially oblong or rectangular. The at least one conductive coil may be implemented as foil. 
     The at least one conductive coil may comprise a plurality of turns. Each winding of the at least one conductive coil may have a curvature which increases towards a centre of the at least one conductive coil. Each winding of the coil may comprise one or more straight sections. Each winding of the at least one conductive coil may extend around a different axis. 
     A start of the coil may be located a distance from the axis. An end of the coil may be located a greater or lesser distance from the axis. The distance from the axis may be large enough to permit passage of objects to pass through the coil, as will be described in more detail below. 
     The at least one conductive coil may have a circumferential extent of 30°-150°, 60°-120°, or approximately 90° relative to an axis of a throughbore. Such a circumferential extent of the at least one conductive coils of the antenna may provide a circumferentially more uniform electromagnetic field. The provision of an electromagnetic field is described in more detail below. 
     The at least one conductive coil may be configured to operate as an inductor in the presence of electrical current within the at least one conductive coil. Similarly, the at least one conductive coil may be configured to operate as an inductor in the presence of an electromagnetic field, such that the at least one conductive coil may absorb electromagnetic radiation from another source of electromagnetic radiation, such as a circuit or another inductor. The at least one conductive coil may be configured to operate as an inductor, such that in the presence of a flow of current within the at least one conductive coil the at least one conductive coil may radiate an electromagnetic field. The radiated electromagnetic filed may be absorbed by another circuit and/or may interfere with another circuit. The at least one conductive coil may be a source of electromagnetic interference. 
     The antenna may comprise a core, such as an iron core or a ferromagnetic core. The core may be arranged such that the core is located within or surrounded by the at least one conductive coil. That is, the at least one conductive coil may be positioned around the core. Beneficially, the core may increase the inductance of the at least one conductive coil. 
     The core may be moveable and/or adjustable, such that the amount of the core positioned within the at least one conductive coil may be varied. Beneficially, this may permit control of the inductance of the at least one conductive coil. Advantageously, this may allow tuning of a circuit comprising the at least one conductive coil. 
     The at least one conductive coil may be configured to have a defined series resistance. The material and dimensions of the coil may be selected to minimise the series resistance of the coil. A low series resistance may advantageously result in a high Q-factor inductor, which is beneficial for use in resonant circuits, as will be described below. 
     The at least one conductive coil may be arranged or provided on a/one of the substantially planar substrate(s). The at least one conductive coil may be affixed or adhered to a/one of the planar substrate, e.g. by means of printing, etching, adhesion, taping, moulding, soldering or the like. The at least one conductive coil may be implemented on a planar substrate, wherein the planar substrate is a PCB substrate. 
     The antenna may comprise a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The at least one conductive coil may be implemented on the PCB. The antenna may be implemented on the PCB by printing, writing, depositing, etching or otherwise applying an electrically conductive material to the substrate. 
     The at least one conductive coil may be implemented on the PCB as an electrically conductive track. Advantageously, and depending upon the selected copper weight used on the PCB, a coil implemented on a PCB may exhibit low series resistance in comparison to a traditionally wound coil or inductor, and thus may form a High-Q inductor. A PCB coil is also cheaper and simpler to manufacture than a wire based coil, such as a hand-wound inductor. A coil implemented on a PCB may also exhibit less manufacturing variation. Such a coil may be more robust and less prone to the effects of vibration, pressure and temperature than a wire based coil. In addition, and particularly for PCBs wherein at least a portion of the PCB is gold plated, such a coil may be less prone to the effects of corrosive materials than a wire based coil. 
     The PCB may comprise a plurality of conductive layers. A conductive layer may comprise at least one conductive coil. The at least one conductive coil on a conductive layer may be arranged to form a pair with at least one conductive coil on another conductive layer. The coils forming a pair of coils may be electrically connected to one another. The end of a coil on a layer of the PCB may be connected to an end of a coil on another layer of the PCB, such that the coils are electrically connected in series. The coils may be arranged such that current flows in substantially the same direction in each coil. The coils may be arranged such that the coils are positioned within the PCB to be substantially facing one another and separated by at least one insulating layer. That is, a first coil of a pair of coils, which is located on a first conductive layer of the PCB, is positioned substantially directly above or below a second coil of the pair of coils, which is located on a second conductive layer of the PCB. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer may be separated by at least one insulating layer. The first coil of a pair of coils may be electrically connected to the second coil of the pair of coils by a via, a micro-via or the likes. Preferably, an end of the first coil of a pair of coils is electrically connected to an end of the second coil of the pair of coils by a via, a micro-via or the likes such that, in use, current flows in substantially the same direction in each coil. Beneficially, such a circuit serves to connect the coils in series. Further, the arrangement and orientation of the coils, which results in current flowing in substantially the same direction in each coil, serves to create a mutual inductance between the coils, such that, in use, the overall inductance of the pair of coils is greater than the sum of the inductance of the first coil and the second coil in insolation. 
     The PCB may be implemented as two-layer PCB. The PCB may be implemented as two-layer PCB with at least one conductive coil arranged on each of two conductive layers of the PCB, such as a top-layer and a bottom layer of the PCB. 
     The PCB may be implemented as multiple-layer PCB, for example a 10-layer PCB. The term ‘10-layer PCB’ makes reference to the quantity of conductive layers within the PCB and does not account for the quantity of planar insulating substrate layers, or additional coatings applied to the PCB. Although the exemplary embodiment defines a 10 layer PCB, the multiple-layer PCB may comprise as few as 2 layers. The multiple-layer PCB may comprise as many layers as the capabilities of the PCB manufacturing process can achieve. 
     The multiple-layer PCB may comprise at least one conductive coil implemented on each of a plurality of conductive layers. At least one conductive coil on one conductive layer of the plurality of conductive layers may be electrically connected to at least one conductive coil on another conductive layer of the plurality of conductive layers. Such connections may be made with vias or micro-vias. The at least one conductive coil on each conductive layer may be arranged as a pair of coils with an at least one conductive coil on a conductive layer immediately above or below the at least one conductive coil in the multiple-layer PCB. 
     The at least one conductive coil on each of the plurality of conductive layers of the multiple-layer PCB may be electrically connected in series. In this manner, a large inductance may be realized. Beneficially, the inductance of the antenna may be increased by adding layers to the PCB which has a low impact to the form-factor and cost of the PCB, in comparison to adding further discrete components, such as inductors, to achieve an increase in inductance. 
     Further, the beneficial effects of mutual inductance between the at least one conductive coil on each of the conductive layers with the at least one conductive coil on another conductive layer increases the overall inductance of the antenna. 
     In a first arrangement, a pair of coils may be instantiated such that the winding of the first coil on the first conductive layer starts at an outermost loop of the first coil. The innermost loop of the first coil on the first conductive layer may be connected to the innermost loop of the second coil on the second conductive layer by a via or a micro-via. The second coil may instantiated such that the coil winds towards the outermost loop, and in a direction that ensures the flow of current in the first coil and the second coil is in substantially the same direction. 
     In a second, alternative arrangement, each successive loop of the first coil on the first conductive layer may be connected to a successive loop of the second coil on the second conductive layer. In such a configuration, winding alternates between a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer for each successive loop. Beneficially, the second arrangement may exhibit a lower parasitic capacitance and series resistance than the first arrangement, resulting in an implementation of a higher Q-factor inductor. 
     Further arrangements of the coils may combine aspects of the first arrangement of the coils and the second, alternative arrangement of the coils. Further arrangements of the coils may comprise more than two coils, or a plurality of pairs of coils. 
     Advantageously, implementation of a coil on a PCB removes the requirements of a coil to be hand-wound. 
     The antenna may comprise at least one capacitor. The at least one capacitor may be electrically connected to the at least one conductive coil. The at least one capacitor may be electrically connected in series or in parallel to the at least one conductive coil. The at least one capacitor may be electrically connected in series or in parallel to the at least one conductive coil, thus forming a circuit comprising at least one conductive coil and at least one capacitor. A conductive coil of the at least one conductive coil may be connected in series with another conductive coil of the at least one conductive coil. A conductive coil of the at least one conductive coil may be connected in parallel with another conductive coil of the at least one conductive coil. The capacitor may be a surface-mount capacitor. The capacitor may alternatively be mounted using a through-hole technique, wherein wires of a through-hole capacitor are located through holes in the PCB. The capacitor may be an embedded capacitor. That is, a capacitor embedded within the PCB, or located within a cavity within the PCB. 
     The capacitor may be an adjustable or variable capacitor. The capacitor may be a ceramic capacitor. The capacitor may be formed upon, within or by the PCB, as will be described in more detail below. 
     The circuit, comprising the at least one conductive coil and the at least one capacitor, may form an electrical resonator. The circuit may provide a characteristic electromagnetic field, which may be related to the characteristic resonant frequency of the circuit. The circuit may exhibit a characteristic resonant frequency response. The geometry of the at least one conductive coil and/or a configuration of the PCB and/or a size of the capacitor are selected so as to select a characteristic resonant frequency response. Selectable variables in the geometry of the at least one conductive coil may include the number of windings and the length of the wire(s), track(s), trace(s) or foil(s). 
     The at least one capacitor may comprise at least a portion of each of at least two conductive layers of the multiple-layer PCB. At least one first conductive plate may be implemented on a first conductive layer and at least one second conductive plate may be implemented on a second conductive layer, wherein the first and second conductive layers are separated by at least one layer of PCB substrate and the at least one first conductive plate is positioned such that it at least partly overlaps the at least one second conductive plate when viewed from above or below along the axis. Such a configuration will result in the formation of at least one capacitor. The capacitance of the at least one capacitor may be selected by varying the area of at least one of the conductive plates and/or varying the thickness of the at least one layer of PCB substrate and/or selection of a PCB substrate with a required dielectric constant. 
     At least one of the conductive plates may be connected in series or in parallel to at least one conductive coil within the multiple-layer PCB. As such, a resonator may be formed. 
     In a preferred embodiment, the at least one conductive coil within the multiple-layer PCB is electrically connected to the at least one second conductive plate, wherein the at least one first conductive plate is implemented on a conductive layer between the at least one conductive coil and the at least one second conductive plate. Further, in the preferred embodiment, the at least one first conductive plate is positioned such that it at least partly overlaps the at least one second conductive plate when viewed from above or below along the axis and the at least one conductive coil is positioned such that it at least partly overlaps the at least one second conductive plate when viewed from above or below along the axis. Such a configuration has the beneficial effect of effectively increasing the overall area of the first conductive plate that operates as a capacitor. That is, the total capacitance of the at least one capacitor is defined by the sum of the parasitic capacitance defined by the at least one conductive coil and the at least one first conductive plate and the capacitance defined by the at least one first conductive plate the at least one second conductive plate. Advantageously, due to the resultant effective increase in capacitor plate surface area, a larger capacitance can be achieved without having to increase the surface area of the PCB or add additional layers to the PCB. 
     The antenna may comprise a plurality of PCBs. 
     At least two of the plurality of PCBs may be substantially aligned along an axis. 
     The axis may be orthogonal to a surface of one of the at least two of the plurality of PCBs. The at least two of the plurality of PCBs may be centred on a common axis and aligned along a common axis. The surface of one of the at least two of the plurality of PCBs may be substantially parallel to a surface of the other of the at least two of the plurality of PCBs. The surface of either of the at least two of the plurality of PCBs may be a surface parallel to a layer of the at least two of the plurality of PCBs comprising a conductive coil. The surface of either of the at least two of the plurality of PCBs may be a layer of the at least two of the plurality of PCBs comprising a conductive coil. 
     The plurality of planar substrates or PCBs are preferably spaced apart in planar relation. The plurality of planar substrates or PCBs are preferably spaced with material between each planar substrate or PCB. Such a material may be an elastomeric material and/or a polymeric material and/or a resin and/or a potting compound or the likes. Alternatively, the plurality of planar substrates or PCBs may be spaced with air or an inert gas between each planar substrate or PCB. 
     The at least two PCBs aligned along the axis may be spaced apart by a distance approximately equal to an outer diameter or an inner diameter of one of the at least two PCBs. The at least two PCBs aligned along the axis may be spaced apart by a distance approximately equal to an outer radius or an inner radius of one of the at least two PCBs. The at least two PCBs aligned along the axis may be spaced apart by a distance approximately equal to a mid-point between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of one of the at least two PCBs. The at least two PCBs aligned along the axis may be spaced apart by a distance approximately equal to an inner or outer diameter of at least one conductive coil of one of the at least two PCBs. 
     The at least two PCBs aligned along the axis may be spaced apart by a distance approximately equal to one third of an inner or outer diameter or radius of at least one conductive coil of one of the at least two PCBs. The at least two PCBs aligned along the axis may be spaced apart by a distance approximately equal to a mid-point between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of at least one conductive coil of one of the at least two PCBs. The at least two PCBs aligned along the axis may be stacked such that the at least two PCBs are in direct contact with one another. 
     A spacing between at least two PCBs aligned along the axis may be selected to be an optimum trade-off between an antenna&#39;s capabilities to operate as a Helmholtz arrangement and the antenna&#39;s capabilities to operate as a receiver. That is, the optimum configuration for a Helmholtz arrangement (i.e. an arrangement providing a uniform magnetic field) may be a spacing between the at least two PCBs approximately equal to the radius of the at least two PCBs. However, to optimise the antenna&#39;s capabilities to operate as a receiver, a spacing between the at least two PCBs may be equal to, less than or greater than a radius of the at least two PCBs. A preferred spacing between the at least two PCBs may be approximately between 0.5 and 1.5 times a radius of the at least two PCBs. A preferred spacing between the at least two PCBs may be approximately between 5 and 75 millimetres. 
     The antenna may comprise at least three PCBs wherein the at least three PCBs are aligned along the axis. The at least three PCBs may be evenly spaced apart. The at least three PCBs may be unevenly spaced apart. The spacing between any pair of PCBs may be proportional to at least one of an average diameter of the pair of PCBs or an average diameter of at least two coils of the pair of PCBs. 
     The at least two PCBs and/or any pair of PCBs may be arranged such that current flows through the coils in each PCB in the substantially the same direction. 
     The at least two PCBs and/or any pair of PCBs may be arranged such that current flows through the coils in each PCB in a different direction. 
     The antenna may comprise between 2 and 36 PCBs, and more preferably between 12 and 8 PCBs. In one preferred embodiment, the antenna comprises 10 PCBs. In a preferred embodiment of an active antenna, the active antenna comprises 10 PCBs comprising conductive coils, and one PCB comprising at least one connector. In a preferred embodiment of a passive antenna, the passive antenna comprises a single PCB comprising eight layers of coils and two layers of conductive plates. 
     Each PCB may be substantially the same. Each PCB may be configured differently. The at least one conductive coil of each PCB may be configured to be the same as the at least one conductive coil of another PCB. Each PCB may be configured differently. The at least one conductive coil of each PCB may be configured to be the same as the at least one conductive coil of another PCB. 
     The antenna may comprise a further PCB, wherein the further PCB comprises at least one electrical contact. The further PCB may or may not comprise a conductive coil. The further PCB may comprise a conductive coil on a same and/or different conductive layer as the at least one electrical contact. 
     The further PCB may comprise at least one electrical contact on at least two layers. Additionally, or alternatively, at least one electrical contact may be formed on each of at least two of the plurality of PCBs. 
     The at least one electrical contact may comprise a conductive plate. The at least one electrical contact may comprise a hole, gap or void or indentation. The further PCB may comprise a hole, gap or void or indentation at a location of the at least one electrical contact. 
     The at least one electrical contact may be conductively connected to the at least one conductive coil of the at least one PCB. 
     A further electrical contact may be affixed, attached, welded or soldered to the at least one electrical contact, such that a conductive path subsists between the further electrical contact and the at least one electrical contact. The further electrical contact may be suitable for connection to a cable, wire or other electrically conductive component. 
     The plurality of PCBs, and optionally the further PCB, may be mechanically and/or electrically connected. At least two of the plurality of PCBs, and optionally the further PCB, may be electrically connected. The plurality of PCBs, and optionally the further PCB, may be connected by a connecting member or a plurality of connecting members. A connection may be formed between at least one connecting member and at least one of the plurality of PCBs, or optionally, the further PCB. 
     The connection may be conductive, such that electrical current may flow between at least one connecting member and at least one of the plurality of PCBs, and optionally, the further PCB. The connection may be formed by adhering, welding, soldering, screwing, or fastening by any other means. The connection may be robust. The connection may provide structural support to the plurality of PCBs and/or electrical connectivity. The connection may be insulating, preventing an electrical connection between the connecting member and the at least one of the plurality of PCBs and/or the further PCB. 
     The connecting member, or at least one of the plurality of connecting members, and the connections, may provide a conductive path between the at least two of the plurality of PCBs, and/or between at least one of the plurality of PCBs and the further PCB. 
     The antenna may comprise a plurality of further PCBs. The plurality of PCBs, and optionally the further PCB(s), may be connected in pairs, and/or may be connected in groups. 
     The connecting member may comprise a PCB. The connecting member may comprise a PCB, wherein the PCB comprises electrical contacts. The connecting member may comprise a rod or a pole. The connecting member may comprise metal, plastic or any other suitably rigid material. The connecting member may be tubular. The diameter of the connecting member may configured such that the connecting member may inserted into a hole in at least one of the plurality of PCBs. 
     A plurality of connecting members may be radially positioned around an axis, wherein the axis is orthogonal to a conductive layer of the at least one PCB, and wherein the at least one PCB is centred on the axis. The plurality of connecting members may be connected to an inner diameter and/or and outer diameter of the at least one of the plurality of PCBs. The plurality of connecting members may span an entire width of each PCB. 
     In a preferred embodiment, the antenna may comprise three, four, five or six connecting members. One connecting member may provide electrical connectivity between the plurality of PCBs. The provision of further connecting members provides structural support to the plurality of PCBs during a moulding process. 
     The plurality of connecting members may be integrated into or formed within an enclosure. 
     Advantageously, by connecting a plurality of PCBs as described above, such that a plurality of coils are connected to form a circuit, a large inductance may be realised, by virtue of connecting in series a plurality of coils operating as inductors. In addition, an effect of mutual inductance between the plurality of coils may further contribute to an overall inductance of the circuit. 
     Advantageously, the alignment of a plurality of PCBs as described above, wherein at least two PCBs comprise at least one conductive coil, and wherein the coils are conductively connected may, in use, provide a substantially uniform electromagnetic field. That is, in the presence of a current within the at least one conductive coil, an electromagnetic filed may be generated and/or radiated in a substantially uniform direction relative to the at least one conductive coil. 
     The electromagnetic filed may be generated and/or radiated with a substantially uniform intensity and/or power relative to the at least one conductive coil. 
     A pair of the at least two coils may operate as a Helmholtz coil. 
     Beneficially, this arrangement of a plurality of coils may serve to ensure that an electromagnetic field generated/radiated or absorbed by the plurality of coils is substantially orthogonal or parallel to a field generated/radiated or absorbed by a second coil or plurality of coils. 
     Further, the length or extent of a substantially uniform portion of the electromagnetic field may be configured by at least one of, or a combination of any of: a quantity of PCBs in the antennal; and/or an alignment of PCBs in the antenna; and/or a spacing between PCBs in the antenna; and/or a configuration, geometry and quantity of coils implemented on PCB of a plurality of PCBs. 
     Advantageously, by increasing the length of the uniform portion of the electromagnetic filed, the duration in which a plurality of antennae moving relative to one another may be electromagnetically coupled may be increased. 
     B. Second Embodiment 
     According to a second aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a system for use in downhole communication or detection, the system comprising: a downhole arrangement defining a throughbore; a primary antenna; and a secondary antenna; wherein at least one of the primary and secondary antennae comprise a plurality of planar substrates; and wherein at least two of the plurality of planar substrates each comprise at least one conductive coil, and wherein the plurality of planar substrates are spaced apart. 
     In a preferred embodiment, one of the primary and secondary antennae is provided on the downhole arrangement and the other of the primary and secondary antennae is provided in the throughbore, and the primary and secondary antennae are configurable for coupling of an electromagnetic field therebetween. 
     The primary antenna may be an antenna according to a first aspect. The primary antenna may comprise only a single planar substrate. The primary antenna may be provided with an electrical signal. 
     The secondary antenna may be an antenna according to the first aspect. The secondary antenna may comprise only a single planar substrate. The secondary antenna may be electronically passive. Beneficially, a passive antenna requires no battery, power supply or additional electronic components or controlling circuitry. As such, a passive antenna, is more robust and more reliable in a downhole environment. The secondary antenna may be incapable of electrically controlling a flow of electrons or an electrical current. 
     The primary antenna may be electrically active. The primary antenna may be an active antenna. 
     The secondary antenna may be electrically passive. The secondary antenna may be a passive antenna. 
     The electromagnetic field may comprise a magnetic field and/or an electric field. Such a system may be beneficial for use in determining a degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae. 
     The secondary antenna may be configured to provide or radiate a characteristic electromagnetic field. The secondary antenna may be configured by means of the geometry of the at least one conductive coil. The secondary antenna may be configured by means of a size of a capacitor. The secondary antenna may be configured by means of a selection of materials and/or material thicknesses of a substrate. The secondary antenna may be configured to provide the electromagnetic field coupled between the first and second antennae with one or more characteristic features. 
     Detection of a coupled electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae having one or more features which are characteristic of, or are associated with, the secondary antenna may allow the proximity of the secondary antenna to the primary antenna to be detected. 
     The primary antenna may be positioned or located in the throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The primary antenna may be provided on a tool deployable through the throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The deployable tool may be movable along the throughbore of the downhole arrangement so that the primary antenna passes the secondary antenna. 
     One of the primary and secondary antennae is adapted to be moved relative to the other of the primary and secondary antennae to align the primary and secondary antenna. 
     The primary antenna may be provided on a downhole arrangement which defines a throughbore. The primary antenna may extend circumferentially around the deployable tool. The primary antenna may extend completely or part-way around the deployable tool. The primary antenna may be affixed to an end of the deployable tool. 
     The primary antenna may extend around an axis arranged radially relative to a longitudinal axis of the downhole arrangement. Such an orientation of the primary antenna may serve to generate a magnetic field which is directed radially outward towards the secondary antenna of the downhole arrangement. This may serve to enhance any coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae. 
     The primary antenna may be formed separately from the deployable tool and then fitted around the deployable tool. The primary antenna may be formed separately from the downhole arrangement and then fitted around the throughbore defined by the downhole arrangement. 
     The secondary antenna may be positioned or located in the throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The secondary antenna may be provided on a tool deployable through the throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The deployable tool may be movable along the throughbore of the downhole arrangement so that the secondary antenna passes the primary antenna. 
     The secondary antenna may be provided on the downhole arrangement which defines the throughbore. The secondary antenna may comprise at least one conductive coil according to a first aspect. The secondary antenna may comprise a capacitor according to a first aspect. The secondary antenna may extend completely around the throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The secondary antenna may be continuous around the throughbore. The secondary antenna may be circumferentially continuous around the throughbore. This may enhance the strength of any coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae. This may allow coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae if the primary antenna is circumferentially non-continuous. 
     The secondary antenna may extend part-way around the throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The secondary antenna may extend around an axis arranged radially relative to a longitudinal axis of the downhole arrangement. The secondary antenna may be formed separately from the downhole arrangement and then fitted around the throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The secondary antenna may be formed separately from the deployable tool and then fitted around the deployable tool. 
     The secondary antenna may be arranged such that the at least one coil is arranged on a plane at 90 degrees to an axis. The axis may be defined as an axis running substantially parallel to the throughbore. The axis may be centred on a centre of the throughbore. 
     The primary antenna may be configured to be dropped, pumped or otherwise conveyed along the throughbore of the downhole arrangement so that the primary antenna passes the secondary antenna. 
     The secondary antenna may be configured to be dropped, pumped or otherwise conveyed along the throughbore of the downhole arrangement so that the secondary antenna passes the primary antenna. 
     The secondary antenna may be configured such that coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae as a function of frequency of an electrical signal applied to the primary antenna provides a corresponding measured electrical signal on the primary antenna having a characteristic frequency spectrum. In other words, the secondary antenna may be configured so as to have a characteristic frequency response. 
     The system may be configured to measure any degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae including the case where the primary and secondary antennae are completely uncoupled and the degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae is zero. 
     The electromagnetic field may comprise a time-varying and/or static magnetic field. The electromagnetic field may comprise a time-varying and/or static electric field. 
     Coupling of the electromagnetic field may comprise inductively coupling the primary and secondary antennae. 
     The primary and secondary antennae may be configured for alignment along a radial direction relative to a longitudinal axis defined by the throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The primary and secondary antennae may be arranged for coupling of the electromagnetic field therebetween along a radial direction relative to a longitudinal axis defined by the throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The primary and secondary antennae may be configured for alignment in plane orthogonal to a longitudinal axis defined by a throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The primary and secondary antennae may be arranged for coupling of the electromagnetic field therebetween in plane orthogonal to a longitudinal axis defined by a throughbore of the downhole arrangement. The primary and secondary antennae may be configurable for coupling of an electromagnetic field at a frequency in the range of 10 kHz to 1 MHz, 50 kHz to 500 kHz, or 100 kHz to 150 kHz. 
     Coupling of an electromagnetic field may be possible in such frequency ranges through any wellbore fluids that may be present between the primary and secondary antennae. 
     The system may comprise a controller. The controller may be electrically coupled to the primary antenna. The controller may be configured to generate and apply an electrical signal to the primary antenna. As such, the primary antenna may be an active antenna. The controller may be configured to measure an electrical signal existing on the primary antenna. The controller may be configured to determine a degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae from the measured electrical signal. 
     The controller may be configured to determine a degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae according to a frequency spectrum of the measured electrical signal. The controller may be configured to determine a degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae according to the shape of the frequency spectrum of the measured electrical signal. 
     The controller may be configured to determine a degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae according to a resonant feature in the frequency spectrum of the measured electrical signal. The controller may be configured to determine a degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae according to a resonant peak or dip in the frequency spectrum of the measured electrical signal. 
     The controller may be configured to determine a degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae according to a shape or Q-factor of the resonant feature. The controller may be configured to determine a degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae according to a frequency of the resonant feature. The controller may be configured to log the determined degree of coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae in a memory. 
     The deployable tool may comprise the controller. 
     The downhole arrangement may comprise the controller. The controller may be configured for communication to surface. The controller may be located at surface. The controller may be configured to determine a characteristic frequency response of the secondary antenna. 
     The system may comprise a power source for providing power to the controller. The deployable tool may comprise the power source. The downhole arrangement may comprise the power source. 
     A deployable tool which comprises the controller, the power source and the primary antenna may be used to probe or determine a status of a downhole arrangement such as a downhole tool. 
     The downhole arrangement and/or the deployable tool may comprise a plurality of primary antennae. The downhole arrangement and/or the deployable tool may comprise a plurality of secondary antennae. 
     The system may comprise a signal generator for applying the electrical signal to the primary antenna during a transmit period. The system may comprise a signal receiver for detecting the electrical signal present on the primary antenna during a receive period. 
     The signal generator may be configured to apply at least one electrical signal at least one frequency to the primary antenna during the transmit period and the signal receiver may be configured to detect an electrical signal present on the primary antenna during the receive period which is subsequent to the transmit period. 
     The primary antenna may be, or may operate as, a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader. The primary antenna may be a component of an RFID reader. The RFID reader may communicate with and/or transfer information to and/or from an RFID tag. 
     The secondary antenna may be, or may operate as, an RFID reader. The secondary antenna may be a component of an RFID reader. 
     C. Third Embodiment 
     According to a third aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a method of use of an antenna in downhole communication or detection, the method comprising: providing a primary antenna on one of a downhole arrangement and in a throughbore of the downhole arrangement; and providing a secondary antenna on the other of the downhole arrangement and in the throughbore of the downhole arrangement; wherein at least one of the primary and/or secondary antennae is an antenna according to the first aspect. 
     The method may further comprise providing a secondary antenna on the other of the downhole arrangement and in the throughbore of the downhole arrangement, wherein the primary and secondary antennae are configurable for coupling of an electromagnetic field therebetween; and aligning the primary and secondary antennae. 
     Aligning the primary and secondary antennae may comprise moving one of the primary and secondary antennae past the other of the primary and secondary antennae. Aligning the primary and secondary antennae may comprise bringing one of the primary and secondary antennae into proximity with the other of the primary and secondary antennae. 
     The one of the primary and secondary antennae provided in the throughbore of the downhole arrangement may be provided on a tool deployable within the throughbore. 
     The method may comprise applying an electrical signal to the primary antenna. 
     The method may comprise measuring an electrical signal existing on the primary antenna. 
     The method may comprise measuring a degree of coupling of an electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae from the measured electrical signal. 
     The method may comprise comparing the electromagnetic field coupled between the primary and secondary antennae with a characteristic electromagnetic field associated with the secondary antenna. 
     The method may comprise detecting the proximity of the primary and secondary antennae according to whether the electromagnetic field coupled between the primary and secondary antennae matches a characteristic electromagnetic field associated with the secondary antenna. 
     The secondary antenna may be configured to provide the electromagnetic field coupled between the first and second antennae with one or more characteristic features. 
     The secondary antenna may have a geometry and/or may be formed from one or more materials to provide the electromagnetic field coupled between the first and second antennae with one or more characteristic features. 
     The method may comprise detecting the proximity of the primary and secondary antennae according to whether the electromagnetic field coupled between the primary and secondary antennae has one or more features which match the one or more characteristic features of the electromagnetic field associated with the secondary antenna. 
     The method may comprise logging a measured degree of coupling of an electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae in a memory provided on one of the downhole arrangement and the deployable tool. 
     The method may comprise communicating a measured degree of coupling of an electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae from one of the downhole arrangement and the deployable tool to the other. 
     The method may comprise communicating a measured degree of coupling of an electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae from one of the downhole arrangement and the deployable tool to surface. 
     The method may comprise preventing coupling of an electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae and then, in response to actuation or de-actuation of the downhole arrangement, permitting coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae. 
     The method may comprise permitting coupling of an electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae and then, in response to actuation or de-actuation of the downhole arrangement, preventing coupling of the electromagnetic field between the primary and secondary antennae. 
     The method may comprise providing the primary antenna on the deployable tool. 
     The method may comprise providing the secondary antenna on the downhole arrangement. 
     The method may comprise running the primary antenna past the secondary antenna. 
     The method may comprise pulling the primary antenna past the secondary antennae using a wireline. 
     The method may comprise monitoring an electrical signal existing on the primary antenna as the primary antenna is run past the secondary antenna. 
     The method may comprise determining a frequency spectra of the monitored electrical signal as the primary antenna is run past the secondary antenna. 
     The method may comprise determining a status of the downhole arrangement from the determined frequency spectra determined as the primary antenna is run past the secondary antenna. 
     The method may comprise the use of at least one RFID tag, At least one of the primary antenna and the secondary antenna may be a component of an RFID reader, such as an RFID tag reader. The method may comprise the use of at least one RFID tag in communication between surface and a downhole tool. Such RFID tags may have no built-in power supply or battery. Such RFID tags may include active electronics (i.e. one or more electronic devices which are configured to electrically control a flow of electrons or an electrical current) for storing and communicating information to a tag reader. Such RFID tags may include a memory, such as a memory defined on an integrated circuit, for storing information such as a binary code which uniquely identifies the RFID tag. 
     The method may comprise locating an RFID tag with, or embedding an RFID tag into, a downhole tool which is installed downhole. 
     Alternatively or additionally, the method may comprise running or conveying an RFID reader downhole, past at least one RFID tag. In response to reading information from the RFID tag, the RFID reader may communicate directly with the downhole tool causing the downhole tool to perform a downhole operation. 
     Alternatively or additionally, the method may comprise incorporating the RFID reader into a shifting tool which is run or conveyed downhole and which is configured such that, in response to information read from the tag by the RFID reader, the shifting tool acts upon the downhole tool and causes the downhole tool to perform a downhole operation. 
     Alternatively or additionally, the method may comprise dropping or pumping at least one RFID tag downhole, where an RFID reader reads the stored information from the at least one RFID tag and, in response, actuates a downhole tool thereby causing the downhole tool to perform a downhole operation. 
     Such RFID tags may harvest energy from an electromagnetic field generated by an RFID reader and may store the harvested energy in the form of charge on a capacitance located within the RFID tag. The charge may be subsequently used to power the RFID tag for the wireless communication of the information stored in the memory of the RFID tag to the RFID reader. For example, the RFID tag may inductively couple the stored information to the RFID reader and/or may radiate the stored information to the RFID reader as an electromagnetic signal. 
     D. Fourth Embodiment 
     According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure there is provided an antenna assembly for use in downhole communication or detection, the antenna assembly comprising: at least one antenna according to the first aspect; and an enclosure. 
     The enclosure may comprise a plurality of enclosure components. At least one enclosure component may comprise an elastomeric and/or a polymeric material and/or resin. At least one enclosure component may comprise rubber and/or plastics, such as PI, PPS, PTFE, PPA, LCP, PEI, PES, PSU, POM, PA, PET, PBT, TPE, PPE, mPPE, PC or the likes. At least one enclosure component may comprise a high impedance carbon filled black HNBR rubber 90 shore hardness. At least one enclosure component may comprise inert filled non-conductive HNBR rubber at 75 shore hardness. Further, or alternative, grades of rubber may be implemented as required by conditions, such as environmental conditions. At least one enclosure component may comprise thermoplastics. 
     At least one enclosure component may comprise a polyether ether ketone (PEEK) material. The enclosure may comprise a PEEK shell potted with an epoxy resin. The enclosure may comprise a shell potted cast in a resin. Advantageously, a thermoplastic shell such as PEEK or the likes, or an epoxy potted thermoplastic shell such as PEEK or the likes provides structural stability to the antenna. 
     A minimum distance between an antenna and a side wall of a tubing that an antenna assembly is located in may be determined by a dimension of the enclosure. 
     At least one enclosure component may comprise a material that is relatively transparent to an electromagnetic field in a frequency range of operation. At least one enclosure component may comprise a material that is relatively opaque to an electromagnetic field in a frequency range. At least one enclosure component may comprise an inert material. At least one enclosure component may comprise a combination/mixture/blend of any of the aforementioned materials. At least one enclosure component may be formed and/or machined. At least one enclosure component may be molded. At least one enclosure component may be injection molded. At least one enclosure component may be an insulator. 
     At least one enclosure component may comprise a dielectric material. Provision of a dielectric enclosure may be advantageous because such an enclosure may be selected to modify a wavelength of an electromagnetic signal and modify the efficiency of an electromagnetic transmission or reception. 
     At least one enclosure component may comprise a material capable of withstanding high temperatures, such as 150° C. or higher, and/or capable of withstanding high pressures, such as 12,000 psia (approximately 82.7×10 6  Pascal), or 15,000 psia (approximately 103.4×10 6  Pascal) or 20,000 psia (approximately 137.9×10 6  Pascal) or higher. 
     At least one enclosure component may comprise a material capable of withstanding high rates of change of temperature and/or pressure. At least one enclosure component may comprise a colour, pattern and/or decoration, wherein the colour, pattern and/or decoration may indicate a specification or configuration of the antenna. At least one enclosure component may comprise a graded or varying colour, pattern and/or decoration, wherein the graded or varying colour, pattern and/or decoration may indicate a degree of wear of the antenna. 
     At least one enclosure component may be transparent to visible light. At least one enclosure component may be opaque to visible light. 
     The use of a mouldable material or resin is advantageous because it can remove the requirement to use other expensive products, such as a PEEK enclosure which may require a separate manufacturing process. 
     The enclosure may comprise a primary enclosure component. The primary enclosure component may be rigid. The primary enclosure component may provide structural support to the at least one antenna. 
     The primary enclosure component may be substantially cylindrical. The primary enclosure component may be substantially tubular. The primary enclosure component may be substantially frustoconical. 
     An interior and/or exterior surface of the primary enclosure component may comprise at least one ridge or shoulder. The at least one ridge or shoulder may be arranged in a plane that is orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the substantially tubular or cylindrical primary enclosure component. 
     The ridge or shoulder may have a circumferential extent of 30°-150°, 60°-120°, or approximately 90° relative to an axis of a throughbore. The ridge or shoulder may have a circumferential extent of 360° relative to an axis of the throughbore. 
     An interior diameter of the primary enclosure component may be substantially constant. The interior diameter of the primary enclosure component may vary across a length of the primary enclosure component. 
     An interior surface of the primary enclosure component may be uneven and/or notched and/or grooved and/or ribbed and/or substantially non-uniform. Advantageously, a non-uniform surface may improve connectivity of the enclosure to a downhole tool, a wellbore, or the likes. Additionally, a non-uniform surface may increase a friction between the enclosure and a downhole tool, a wellbore, or the likes, mitigation the chances that the enclosure may move or slip from a desired position in use. 
     An exterior diameter of the primary enclosure component may be substantially constant. The exterior diameter of the primary enclosure component may vary across a length of the primary enclosure component. 
     An exterior surface of the primary enclosure component may be notched and/or grooved and/or ribbed. 
     The enclosure may comprise a secondary enclosure component. The secondary enclosure component may be rigid. The secondary enclosure component may provide structural support to at least one PCB. The secondary enclosure component may be substantially cylindrical. The secondary enclosure component may be substantially tubular. The secondary enclosure component may be substantially frustoconical. 
     An interior and/or exterior surface of the secondary enclosure component may comprise at least one ridge or a shoulder. The ridge or shoulder may be arranged in a plane that is orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the substantially tubular or cylindrical secondary enclosure component. 
     The ridge or shoulder may have a circumferential extent of 30°-150°, 60°-120°, or approximately 90° relative to an axis of the throughbore. The ridge or shoulder may have a circumferential extent of 360° relative to an axis of a throughbore. 
     An exterior diameter of the secondary enclosure component may be substantially constant. The exterior diameter of the secondary enclosure component may vary across a length of the secondary enclosure component. 
     An exterior surface of the secondary enclosure component may be notched and/or grooved and/or ribbed. 
     An exterior diameter of the secondary enclosure component may be substantially constant. The exterior diameter of the secondary enclosure component may vary across a length of the primary secondary element. 
     An interior surface of the secondary enclosure component may be notched and/or grooved and/or ribbed. 
     At least a portion of an interior surface or an exterior surface of the secondary enclosure component may be threaded. At least a portion of an interior surface or an exterior surface of the primary enclosure component may be threaded. At least a portion of a surface of each of the primary and secondary enclosure components may be threaded such that the primary and secondary enclosure components may be screwed together. 
     The primary enclosure may be fixably attached to the secondary enclosure by means of any of, or any combination of, adhering, screwing, welding, push-fitting, pressure fitting, or the likes. 
     The primary and/or secondary enclosure component may be perforated. The primary and/or secondary enclosure component may comprise a hole and/or vent or a plurality of holes and/or vents, such that fluid communication between an exterior and interior surface of the primary and/or secondary enclosure component is permitted. The holes and/or vents may be radially distributed around the enclosure component. Such an arrangement is advantageous because the hole(s) and/or vent(s) may prevent a build-up of fluid pressure from detaching the enclosure from a downhole tool or wellbore, or the likes by overriding a fitting such as a dove-tailed fitting. In use, fluid may enter, or be forced, between an enclosure component and a surface or feature to which it is attached of affixed. The hole(s) and/or vent(s) may provide a conduit, path or route for such fluid to flow, thus mitigating the risk of the fluid causing the enclosure component from detaching the enclosure from a downhole tool or wellbore, or the likes, for example by overriding a fitting. 
     An exterior surface of the secondary enclosure component may be flared outwards, in a radial direction, orthogonal to the axis, at one or both ends. Advantageously, such a configuration may permit the primary and/or secondary enclosure component to mate or fixably attach to a downhole tool, a casing, a wellbore or the likes. In particular, such a configuration may permit the enclosure to form a connection, such as a dove-tailed connection. 
     The thickness of the primary and/or secondary enclosure component may be constant, that is, the primary and/or secondary enclosure component may be of a substantially uniform thickness. The thickness of the primary and/or secondary enclosure component may vary, and in particular may vary in proximity to the ridge or shoulder. 
     At least one antenna according to a first aspect may be attached, connected or otherwise affixed to the primary or secondary enclosure component. The primary or secondary enclosure component may be moulded on to the at least one antenna. 
     The at least one antenna may be located on, adjacent to, or against the at least one ridge or shoulder of the interior or exterior surface of the primary or secondary enclosure component. 
     The primary or secondary enclosure component may be moulded onto, within or around the antenna. 
     The primary enclosure component and the secondary enclosure component may be connected, adhered, moulded, glued on in any way affixed to one another and/or to the at least one antenna, thus forming an assembly. 
     The primary enclosure and/or the secondary enclosure and/or the assembly may comprise at least one receptacle or socket. The primary enclosure and/or the secondary enclosure and/or the assembly may comprise a pair of receptacles or sockets. Each receptacle or socket may comprise an electrical contact. The at least one receptacle or socket may provide a conductive path between an exterior of the primary enclosure and/or the secondary enclosure and/or the assembly and an antenna within the primary enclosure and/or the secondary enclosure and/or the assembly. 
     The at least one receptacle or socket may be adapted to form a tight seal with a conductive element or plug. In use, a conductive element, such as a wire or electrical contact, may be electrically connected to the antenna via the at least one receptacle or socket. 
     The antenna may be hermetically sealed within the enclosure. The antenna may be hermetically sealed within the enclosure with the exception of at least one electrical contact. Advantageously, by hermetically sealing the antenna within the enclosure, the antenna is not directly exposed to an environment within the wellbore and/or fluids/chemicals/gasses that may be present within the wellbore. As such, the antenna may be more robust and may be used multiple times. Existing antenna solutions used in downhole communication or detection typically require replacement of the antenna after every use. 
     The assembly may be substantially ring shaped. The assembly may be substantially tubular. The assembly may be substantially cylindrical. The assembly may comprise at least one hole and/or vent that fluid may flow through. 
     The at least one hole and/or vent of the primary and secondary enclosure components may be aligned such that, which implemented in the assembly, fluid may flow through the at least one hole and/or vent of the primary and secondary enclosure components. 
     The assembly may be configured such that the primary and secondary enclosure components can be detached from one another. Alternatively, and preferably, the assembly may be configured such that the primary and secondary enclosure components cannot be detached from one another. 
     The assembly may comprise a base plate. The base plate may be located at an end of the first and/or second enclosure component. The base plate may comprise at least one primary hole. The base plate may comprise at least one hole providing a means to form a conductive path between the antenna and a further conductor. The at least one hole may be a socket. The base plate may comprise at least one further hole and/or indentation. The at least one further hole and/or indentations may be radially positioned around the axis. 
     The at least one further hole and/or indentations may be configured to form a receptacle or socket. 
     The base plate may be substantially cylindrical. The base plate may be substantially ring shaped. The base plate may be substantially disc shaped, wherein a centre of the disc is the primary hole. The base plate may form an annulus. The base plate may comprise at least one conductive contact providing a means to form a conductive path between the antenna and a further conductor. 
     The conductive contact may be a pin, rod, plate, pad, plug, or the likes. 
     The base plate may comprise at least one further rod, pin or the likes. The at least one further rod, pin or the likes may be radially positioned around the axis. 
     The at least one further rod, pin or the likes may be configured to form a plug. 
     E. Fifth Embodiment 
     According to an fifth aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a system according to a second aspect, for use in downhole communication or detection, the system comprising: an antenna assembly according to a fourth aspect. 
     F. Sixth Embodiment 
     According to an sixth aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a method of constructing an antenna assembly for use in downhole communication or detection according to a fourth aspect, the method comprising: providing a primary enclosure component; providing a secondary enclosure component; providing at least one antenna; and arranging the primary enclosure component the secondary enclosure component, such that the at least one antenna is substantially enclosed by primary enclosure component the secondary enclosure component. 
     The method may comprise a two-stage rubber molding process. A first stage of the method may comprise producing a primary enclosure component. The primary enclosure component may be produced by a process of moulding, such as injection molding. Alternatively, the primary enclosure component may be formed by a process of casting. Alternatively, the primary enclosure component may be formed by a process of additive manufacturing, such as “3-d printing”. 
     The method may comprise arranging the primary enclosure component and the antenna, such that the primary enclosure component is in contact with the antenna and, advantageously, provides support to the antenna. 
     A second stage of the method may comprise producing a secondary enclosure component. The secondary enclosure component may be produced by a process of moulding, such as injection moulding. The secondary enclosure component may be produced by a process of moulding over the primary enclosure component and the antenna. The second stage of the process may comprise an over-moulding stage. 
     G. Seventh Embodiment 
     According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a method of use of an antenna assembly in downhole communication or detection according to a fourth aspect, the method comprising: providing a primary antenna on one of a downhole arrangement and in a throughbore of the downhole arrangement; providing a secondary antenna on the other of the downhole arrangement and in the throughbore of the downhole arrangement; wherein the primary and secondary antennae are configurable for coupling of an electromagnetic field therebetween; and aligning the primary and secondary antenna; wherein at least one of the primary and/or secondary antennae is a component of an antenna assembly according to the fourth aspect. 
     H. Eighth Embodiment 
     According to an eight aspect of the present disclosure there is provided an antenna for downhole communication or detection, the antenna comprising a planar substrate, wherein the planar substrates comprise at least one conductive coil. 
     The at least one conductive coil may be a conductive coil according to a first aspect. The planar substrate may be a planar substrate according to a first aspect. The antenna may comprise a PCB according to a first aspect. The antenna may comprise at least one capacitor according to a first aspect. 
     I. Ninth Embodiment 
     According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a system for use in downhole communication or detection, the system comprising: a downhole arrangement defining a throughbore; a primary antenna; and a secondary antenna; wherein at least one of the primary and secondary antennae is an antenna according to the first aspect; and wherein the other of the primary and secondary antenna is an antenna according to the eighth aspect. 
     In a preferred embodiment, one of the primary and secondary antennae is provided on the downhole arrangement and the other of the primary and secondary antennae is provided in the throughbore, and the primary and secondary antennae are configurable for coupling of an electromagnetic field therebetween. 
     J. Tenth Embodiment 
     According to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a method of use of an antenna for use in downhole communication or detection, the method comprising: providing a primary antenna on one of a downhole arrangement and in a throughbore of the downhole arrangement; and providing a secondary antenna on the other of the downhole arrangement and in the throughbore of the downhole arrangement; wherein at least one of the primary and/or secondary antennae is an antenna according to the first aspect, wherein the other of the primary and/or secondary antennae is an antenna according to the eighth aspect. 
     In a preferred embodiment, one of the primary and secondary antennae is provided on the downhole arrangement and the other of the primary and secondary antennae is provided in the throughbore, and the primary and secondary antennae are configurable for coupling of an electromagnetic field therebetween. 
     K. Eleventh Embodiment 
     According to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a circuit for use in downhole communication or detection, the circuit comprising: a capacitor; and at least one conductive coil according to the first aspect, wherein the capacitor comprises at least a portion of each of at least two conductive layers of a multiple-layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB). 
     L. Twelfth Embodiment 
     According to a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure there is provided an antenna for use in downhole communication or detection, the antenna comprising: a plurality of conductive coils according to the first aspect, wherein at least two coils are arranged such that current flows through the coils in substantially the same direction. 
     M. Thirteenth Embodiment 
     According to a thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for use as an antenna for downhole communication or detection, the PCB comprising a plurality of conductive layers, wherein at least one conductive layer comprises at least one conductive coil. The at least one conductive coil may be a coil according to a first aspect. 
     N. Fourteenth Embodiment 
     According to a fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a system for use in downhole communication or detection, the system comprising: a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for use as an antenna, the PCB comprising a plurality of conductive layers, wherein at least one conductive layer comprises at least one conductive coil. The at least one conductive coil may be a coil according to the first aspect. 
     In a preferred embodiment, one of the primary and secondary antennae is provided on the downhole arrangement and the other of the primary and secondary antennae is provided in the throughbore, and the primary and secondary antennae are configurable for coupling of an electromagnetic field therebetween. The primary antenna may be an antenna according to the eleventh aspect. The secondary antenna may be an antenna according to the eleventh aspect. 
     O. Fifteenth Embodiment 
     According to a fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a method of use of an antenna in downhole communication or detection, the method comprising: providing a primary antenna on one of a downhole arrangement and in a throughbore of the downhole arrangement; and providing a secondary antenna on the other of the downhole arrangement and in the throughbore of the downhole arrangement; wherein at least one of the primary and/or secondary antennae is an antenna according to the first or any preceding aspect. 
     It should be understood that the features defined above in accordance with any aspect of the present disclosure or below relating to any specific embodiment of the disclosure may be utilized, either alone or in combination with any other defined feature, in any other aspect or embodiment or to form a further aspect or embodiment of the disclosure. 
    
    
     
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       These and other aspects will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, which: 
         FIG. 1  is a representation of an embodiment of circuit according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 2  is a representation of a further embodiment of a circuit according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3  is a photograph of an antenna implementing elements of the circuits of  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 4  is a photograph of a further embodiment of a portion of an antenna implementing the circuit of  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 5  is a photograph of an embodiment of an antenna assembly according to the fourth aspect of the disclosure, and comprising the antenna of  FIG. 3 ; 
         FIG. 6  is a diagram showing a perspective and exploded view of the antenna assembly of  FIG. 5 ; 
         FIG. 7  is a diagram showing an alternative embodiment of an antenna assembly according to the fourth aspect of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 8  is a diagram showing a cross-section of the antenna assembly of  FIG. 7 ; 
         FIG. 9  is a photograph of a further embodiment of an antenna according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 10  is a diagram of an antenna, which is a simplified perspective view of the antenna of  FIG. 9 ; 
         FIG. 11  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the antenna assembly according to the fourth aspect, and comprising an antenna according to  FIGS. 9 and 10 ; 
         FIG. 12  is a diagram showing an alternative embodiment of an antenna assembly according to a fourth embodiment comprising an antenna according to a first embodiment of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 13  is a diagram showing a cross-section of the antenna assembly of  FIG. 12 ; 
         FIG. 14  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the antenna assembly according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 15  is a cross-section of a system for use in downhole communication or detection according to the second aspect of the present disclosure; and 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view of the system of  FIG. 15 . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
     Referring firstly to  FIG. 1  of the accompanying drawings, there is shown an oblique view of a representation of a circuit  10  according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. The circuit representation of  FIG. 1  is that of a two-layer PCB. That is, each coil is representative of a feature of a conductive layer of a PCB, as will be described in more detail below. 
     The first coil  20  has a start-point  40 A and an end-point  40 B. The first coil  20  winds in a clockwise direction from the start-point  40 A to the end-point  40 B. 
     The second coil  30  has a start-point  50 A and an end-point  50 B. The second coil  30  winds in a clockwise direction from the start-point  50 A to the end-point  50 B. 
     One of skill in the art would instantly appreciate that in an equivalent embodiment the first coil  20  and second coil  30  could instead be arranged in an opposite orientation such that the first coil  20  could instead wind in an anti-clockwise direction from the start-point  40 A to the end-point  40 B and the second coil  30  could instead wind in an anti-clockwise direction from the start-point  50 A to the end-point  50 B. 
     The first coil  20  and the second coil  30  are arranged such that, when both coils are arranged in the circuit  10 , as will be described below, current may flow in substantially the same direction in both coils, i.e. in a substantially clockwise or anticlockwise direction. 
     The first coil  20  and the second coil  30  are arranged to spiral around an axis X. 
     The axis X is substantially orthogonal to a plane. 
     The first coil  20  is arranged substantially on the plane. The first coil  20  is a planar coil. 
     The second coil  30  is arranged substantially on a plane (not shown) parallel to the plane. The second coil  30  is a planar coil. 
     The first coil  20  comprises a plurality of turns or windings. Each winding of the first coil  20  has a curvature which increases towards a centre of the first coil  20 . 
     The second coil comprises a plurality of turns or windings. Each winding of the second coil has a curvature which increases towards a centre of the second coil  30 . 
     The first coil  20  has a circumferential extent of 360° relative to axis X. 
     The second coil  30  has a circumferential extent of 360° relative to axis X. 
     The first and second coils  20 ,  30  are spaced apart by a distance D. 
     The start-point  40 A of the first coil  20  is connected to a first terminal  60 A of a capacitor  60 . The capacitor  60  is used as a tuning capacitor. A characteristic frequency response and/or resonant frequency of the circuit may be configured by selecting a capacitor with a required capacitance. 
     The end-point  50 B of the second coil  30  is connected to a second terminal  60 B of the capacitor  60 . 
     The end-point  40 B of the first coil  20  is connected to the start-point  50 A of the second coil  30 . 
     In the exemplary embodiment of  FIG. 1 , the first coil  20  has 5 complete turns and the second coil  30  has 5 complete turns. One of skill in the art would recognise that in equivalent embodiments the design may be adapted to include fewer or more turns, or that the turns may not be complete, that is, exhibiting a 360° circumferential extent. 
     The first and second coils  20 ,  30  exhibit characteristics of an Archimedean spiral in that a spacing between each winding is constant. That is, each winding of the coil is a substantially constant distance from an adjacent winding of the coil. 
     Referring to  FIG. 2  of the accompanying drawings, there is shown an oblique view of a representation of a circuit  100  according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. The circuit representation of  FIG. 2  is that of a multilayer PCB. That is, each coil and each plate is representative of a feature of a conductive layer of a PCB, as will be described in more detail below. 
     The first coil  120  has a start-point  101  and an end-point  102 . The first coil  120  winds in a clockwise direction from the start-point  101  to the end-point  102 . 
     The second coil  130  has a start-point  104  and an end-point  103 . The second coil  130  winds in a clockwise direction from the start-point  104  the end-point  103 . 
     The third coil  140  has a start-point  105  and an end-point  106 . The third coil  140  winds in a clockwise direction from the start-point  105  the end-point  106 . 
     The fourth coil  150  has a start-point  108  and an end-point  107 . The fourth coil  150  winds in a clockwise direction from the start-point  108  the end-point  107 . 
     The fifth coil  160  has a start-point  109  and an end-point  110 . The fifth coil  160  winds in a clockwise direction from the start-point  109  the end-point  110 . 
     The sixth coil  170  has a start-point  112  and an end-point  111 . The sixth coil  170  winds in a clockwise direction from the start-point  112  the end-point  111 . 
     The seventh  180  has a start-point  113  and an end-point  114 . The seventh coil  180  winds in a clockwise direction from the start-point  113  the end-point  114 . 
     The eighth coil  190  has a start-point  116  and an end-point  115 . The eighth coil  190  winds in a clockwise direction from the start-point  116  the end-point  115 . 
     One of skill in the art would instantly appreciate that in an equivalent embodiment (not shown), all references to clockwise could instead be anti-clockwise. 
     The eight coils  120 ,  130 ,  140 ,  150 ,  160 ,  170 ,  180 ,  190  are arranged such that, when the coils are arranged in the circuit  100 , as will be described below, current may flow in substantially the same direction in the coils, i.e. in a substantially clockwise or anticlockwise direction. 
     The coils  120 ,  130 ,  140 ,  150 ,  160 ,  170 ,  180 ,  190  are arranged to spiral around an axis X. 
     The coils are arranged substantially parallel to a plane (not shown), wherein the plane is substantially orthogonal to axis X. 
     Each coil is arranged substantially on a plane. Each coil is a planar coil. 
     Each coil comprises a plurality of turns or windings. Each winding of each coil has a curvature which increases towards a centre of each coil. 
     Each coil has a circumferential extent of 360° relative to axis X. 
     Each coil is spaced apart by a distance D. 
     The coils are connected to form a circuit  100 . The connections are as described below, but are not shown in  FIG. 2  for purposes of clarity. 
     End-point  102  of the first coil  120  is connected to start-point  104  of the second coil  130 . 
     End-point  103  of the second coil  130  is connected to start-point  105  of the third coil  140 . 
     End-point  106  of the third coil  140  is connected to start-point  108  of the fourth coil  150 . 
     End-point  107  of the fourth coil  150  is connected to start-point  109  of the fifth coil  160 . 
     End-point  110  of the fifth coil  160  is connected to start-point  112  of the sixth coil  170 . 
     End-point  111  of the sixth coil  170  is connected to start-point  113  of the seventh coil  180 . 
     End-point  114  of the seventh coil  180  is connected to start-point  116  of the eighth coil  190 . 
     In the exemplary embodiment of  FIG. 2 , each coil has 5 complete turns. One of skill in the art would recognise that in equivalent embodiments the design may be adapted to include fewer or more turns, or that the turns may not be complete, that is, exhibiting a 360° circumferential extent. 
     Each coils exhibits characteristics of an Archimedean spiral, such that a spacing between each winding is constant. That is, each winding of the coil is a substantially constant distance from an adjacent winding of the coil. 
     As described in relation to  FIG. 1 , the arrangement of  FIG. 2  could be the opposite of what is shown i.e. references to clockwise could be anti-clockwise, and vice-versa. 
     A first conductive plate  195  is arranged substantially parallel to a plane (not shown), wherein the plane is substantially orthogonal to axis X. A second conductive plate  196  is arranged substantially parallel to a plane (not shown), wherein the plane is substantially orthogonal to axis X. Each conductive plate is arranged around axis X. Each has a circumferential extent of approximately 345° relative to axis X.  FIG. 2  is a representation of layers of a multi-layer PCB and, as such, the conductive plates are arranged such that they are separated by at least one layer of PCB substrate. 
     The first conductive plate is positioned such that it overlaps the second conductive plate when viewed from above or below along axis X. As such, the first and second conductive plates form a capacitor, the capacitance of which is dependent upon the dimensions of the plates, the thickness of the PCB substrate between the plates and the dielectric properties of the PCB substrate. 
     The second conductive plates is connected to end-point  115  of the eighth coil. (connection not shown). The first conductive plate is connected to the start-point  101  of the first coil  120  (connection not shown). Thus collectively, the coils and capacitor are connected in series to form a resonator. Notably, the eighth coil is electrically connected to the second conductive plate, and the first conductive plate is implemented on a conductive layer between the eighth coil and the second conductive plate. As such, the capacitance in the circuit  100  is increased by virtue of increasing the conductive area that operates as one plate of the capacitor. That is, the total capacitance of the capacitor is defined by the sum of the parasitic capacitance defined by the eighth coil and the first conductive plate and the capacitance defined by the first conductive plate the second conductive plate. 
       FIG. 3  is a photograph of an antenna  200  implementing elements of the circuits of  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 . The antenna is implemented by means of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB)  210 . 
     Conductive coils are implemented on the PCB  210  as electrically conductive tracks. The PCB  210  is a multi-layer PCB  210  comprising a plurality of conductive layers (layers not shown), wherein each conductive layer comprises a conductive coil. The conductive coils are arranged as described with reference to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , wherein current flows in substantially the same direction in each coil. The arrangement and orientation of the coils, which results in current flowing in substantially the same direction in each coil, serves to create a mutual inductance between the coils, such that, in use, the overall inductance of the pair of coils is greater than the sum of the inductance of the first coil and the second coil in insolation. 
     Capacitor  260  is electrically connected in series the conductive coil on a same layer of the PCB  210  and to a conductive coil on a different layer of the PCB  210  thus forming a circuit comprising the conductive coils and the capacitor  260 . The capacitor  260  is a surface-mount capacitor. 
     The PCB  210  is substantially disc shaped with a centre cut out. That is, the PCB substantially forms a ring shape. An interior diameter D 1  of the PCB is substantially constant. An exterior diameter D 2  of the PCB is substantially constant. 
       FIG. 4  is a photograph of portion of an antenna  300  implementing the circuits of  FIG. 2 . The antenna is implemented by means of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB)  310 . 
     The conductive plate  396  on an outer layer  320  of the PCB  310  is visible. The conductive plate  396  forms a capacitor plate. The outer layer comprises a first terminal  320 . The terminal provides electrical connectivity to the conductive plate  396 . The outer plate comprises a second terminal,  330 , which is connected to the second conductive plate. The first and second terminals  320 ,  330  are used for adjusting the characteristic frequency response or resonant frequency by fitting a surface mount capacitor (not shown) in parallel with the capacitor plate formed on the PCB. As such, it is possible to discriminate between passive antennae with different resonant frequencies. 
     For example, if a first passive antenna is covered by a sliding sleeve being in an open state and is exposed (i.e. visible to a reader tool) when the sliding sleeve is in a closed state, then an indication of the sleeve being in an open or closed state may be detected. If at least one further antenna, configured to resonate at a different frequency from the first passive antenna, is located at another position of the sliding sleeve, then a positive indication of a degree of movement of the sliding sleeve can be achieved. 
     Further, the first and second terminals  320 ,  330  can be used to provide a means for testing the antenna and/or measuring characteristics of the antenna. 
       FIG. 5  is a photograph of an exemplary embodiment of an antenna assembly  400  according to the fourth aspect of the disclosure, and comprising the antenna  410  of  FIG. 3 . 
     The enclosure  420  comprises a mouldable material capable of withstanding high rates of change of temperature and/or pressure. 
     The enclosure  420  comprises a primary enclosure component  430 . The primary enclosure component  430  is rigid. The primary enclosure component  430  provides structural support to the antenna  410 . The primary enclosure component  430  provides structural support to the antenna  410  during an ensuing over-moulding process. 
     The primary enclosure component  430  is substantially cylindrical. The primary enclosure component  430  is substantially tubular. 
     An exterior surface  450  of the primary enclosure component  430  comprises a shoulder or ridge  432 . The ridge  432  is arranged in a plane (not shown) that is orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the tubular primary enclosure component  430 . 
     The ridge has a circumferential extent 360° relative to the axis. 
     An interior diameter D 3  of the primary enclosure component  430  is substantially constant. An exterior diameter D 4  of the primary enclosure component  430  is substantially constant. 
     The enclosure comprises a secondary enclosure component  440 . The secondary enclosure  440  is rigid. The secondary enclosure component  440  also provides structural support the antenna  410 . 
     The secondary enclosure component  440  is substantially cylindrical. The secondary enclosure component  440  is substantially tubular. 
     An exterior diameter of the secondary enclosure  440  is substantially constant. 
     An exterior diameter of the secondary enclosure component  440  is substantially constant. 
     The primary enclosure component and the secondary enclosure component  440  can be connected such that the antenna is completely enclosed by the primary  430  and secondary enclosure component  440 . 
       FIG. 6  is a diagram of an antenna assembly  500 , which is a perspective and exploded view of the antenna assembly  400  of  FIG. 5 . 
     The enclosure  520  comprises a mouldable material capable of withstanding high rates of change of temperature and/or pressure. 
     The enclosure  520  comprises a primary enclosure component  530 . The primary enclosure component  530  is rigid. The primary enclosure component  530  provides structural support to the antenna  510 . The primary enclosure component  530  provides structural support to the antenna  510  during an ensuing over-moulding process. 
     The primary enclosure component  530  is substantially cylindrical. The primary enclosure component  530  is substantially tubular. 
     An exterior surface  550  of the primary enclosure component  530  comprises a shoulder  532 . The shoulder  532  is arranged in a plane (not shown) that is orthogonal to a longitudinal axis X of the tubular primary enclosure component  530 . 
     The ridge has a circumferential extent 360° relative to the axis. 
     An interior diameter D 5  of the primary enclosure component  530  is substantially constant. An exterior diameter D 6  of the primary enclosure component  530  is substantially constant. 
     The enclosure comprises a secondary enclosure component  540 . The secondary enclosure  540  is rigid. The secondary enclosure component  540  also provides structural support the antenna  510 . 
     The secondary enclosure component  540  is substantially cylindrical. The secondary enclosure component  540  is substantially tubular. 
     An interior surface  580  of the secondary enclosure component comprises a further ridge  590 . The further ridge is arranged in a plane that is orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the substantially tubular secondary enclosure component  540 . 
     The further ridge  590  has a circumferential extent of 360° relative to the axis. 
     The further ridge  590  or shoulder has a circumferential extent of 360° relative to an axis of a throughbore. 
     An exterior diameter of the secondary enclosure  540  is substantially constant. 
     An exterior diameter of the secondary enclosure component  540  is substantially constant. 
     The primary enclosure component  530  and the secondary enclosure component  540  can be connected such that the antenna  510  is completely enclosed by the primary  530  and secondary enclosure component  540 . 
       FIG. 7  is a diagram showing an alternative embodiment of an antenna assembly  600  according to the fourth aspect of the disclosure, and comprising the antenna of  FIG. 3 . 
     The enclosure comprises a primary enclosure component  610 . The primary enclosure component  610  is rigid. The primary enclosure component  610  provides structural support to the antenna. 
     The primary enclosure component  610  is substantially cylindrical. The primary enclosure component  610  is substantially tubular. 
     The enclosure comprises a secondary enclosure component  620 . The secondary enclosure component  620  is rigid. 
     The secondary enclosure component  620  is substantially cylindrical. The secondary enclosure component  620  is substantially tubular. 
     The secondary enclosure component  620  comprises a plurality of indentations  650 A-D on a surface  640  arranged substantially orthogonal to an inner surface  630 A and an outer surface  630 B of the antenna assembly  600 . The indentations  650 A-D are radially distributed around the outer surface  630 A of the secondary enclosure component  620 . Beneficially, the indentations  650 A-D may increase a friction between the antenna assembly  600  and a further attachment, seat or shoulder (not shown) to minimise a rotational movement of the antenna assembly  600  in use or in installation. 
     The antenna assembly shown in  FIG. 6  houses a passive antenna, as will be described with reference to  FIG. 8 . 
       FIG. 8  shows an antenna assembly  700 , which is a cross-section of the antenna assembly  600  of  FIG. 7 . The antenna assembly comprises an antenna  760 . The antenna  760  is a passive antenna. The enclosure comprises a primary enclosure component  710  and a secondary enclosure component  720 . Both the primary and secondary enclosure components  710  and  720  are rigid. A void  750  between the primary and secondary enclosure components is filled with an epoxy resin  760 . 
     A surface  780  of the secondary enclosure is provided with a peak  790 . The peak  790  extends circumferentially around the secondary enclosure. The arrangement of the peak  790  serves to displace epoxy resin  760  from the void  750  during assembly of the antenna assembly  700 . The arrangement of the peak  790  serves to avoid air bubbles becoming trapped within the antenna assembly  700  during assembly. This is advantageous because the presence of air within the antenna assembly  700  may, in use, contribute to a failure of the antenna assembly  700 . Air trapped within the antenna assembly may impact the integrity of the antenna assembly because of an expansion or contraction of the volume of air due to variations in temperature. 
       FIG. 9  is a photograph of a further embodiment of an antenna  800  according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. The antenna  800  is an active antenna. The antenna comprises a plurality of PCBs  820 A-J and a further PCB  810 . Each PCB  820 A-J comprises two conductive layers. The PCBs  820 A-J each comprise a conductive coil  830 A-J on a top surface and a conductive coil  830 A-J on a bottom surface (not shown). The plurality of PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810  are spaced apart by a distance D 7 . The plurality of PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810  comprise polyimide high temperature PCB&#39;s such as P96 or VT901. 
     Each PCB of the plurality of PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810  is substantially circular, with a centre cut out. 
     The conductive coils  830 A-J comprise copper. 
     The conductive coils  830 A-J exhibit characteristics of an Archimedean spiral in that a spacing  840  between each winding is constant. That is, each winding of the coil is a substantially constant distance from an adjacent winding of the coil. 
     In the exemplary embodiment of  FIG. 9 , each coil has 10 complete turns. One of skill in the art would recognise that in equivalent embodiments the design may be adapted to include fewer or more turns, or that the turns may not be complete, that is, exhibiting a 360° circumferential extent. 
     The conductive coil  830 A-J formed on the conductive layer of the top surface of a PCB  820 A-J is arranged to form a pair with the conductive coil formed on the conductive layer of the bottom surface of a PCB. The coils forming a pair of coils are electrically connected to one another, such that the coils are electrically connected in series. The coils forming a pair are arranged such that current flows in substantially the same direction in each coil. 
     The first coil of a pair of coils is electrically connected to the second coil of the pair of coils by a via  850 . 
     The pairs of coils on each of the PCBs  820 A-J are electrically connected by means of connecting member  890 A. A bottom side of an upper PCB  810  is connected via the connecting member  890 A to a top side of a PCB below  820 A. A section of the connecting member  890 A that inserts into each PCB comprising at least one conductive coil  820 A-J is electrically isolated over the thickness of each PCB comprising at least one conductive coil  820 A-J. An electrical connection is then made on a bottom side of the PCB  820 A via the connecting member  890 A to a top side of PCB  820 B below. This sequence of connections continues all the way to a bottom of the antenna wherein a bottom side of the bottom PCB  820 J connects to the other side of the connecting member  890 A which is electrically connected all the way back to the upper PCB  810 . 
     As such, the antenna  800  exhibits and electrical inductance that comprises the inductance of each pair of coils, together with any mutual inductance between each pair of coils and between each PCB  820 A-J. In use, the antenna  800  forms the inductor component of a resonant circuit. In use, such a resonant circuit provides a characteristic electromagnetic field related to the characteristic resonant frequency of the circuit, and the circuit exhibits a characteristic resonant frequency response. That is, in use, the antenna  800  operates as a transmitter to energise a passive resonant antenna  200 ,  300 ,  410  that it is travelling through. After energising the passive antenna  200 ,  300 ,  410  it then operates as an inductive component of a tuned amplifier. That is, after energising the passive antenna  200 ,  300 ,  410 , the antenna  800  then detects an electromagnetic field generated by the energized antenna. 
     The plurality of PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810  are substantially aligned along an axis X. 
     The axis X is orthogonal to a surface the plurality of PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810 . 
     The plurality PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810  are centred on the axis X and aligned along axis X. 
     The surface of each of the plurality of PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810  is parallel to a surface another of the plurality of PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810 . 
     The plurality of PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810  aligned along the axis X are substantially evenly spaced apart by distance D 7 . 
     The exemplary embodiment of the antenna of  FIG. 9  comprises eleven PCBs  820 A-J,  810 , although one of skill in the art would recognise that to achieve a greater or lesser inductance, or to vary the characteristics of the antenna, the antenna may comprise fewer or more PCBs. 
     The antenna  800  comprises a further PCB  810 , wherein the further PCB  810  comprises electrical contacts  860 A,  860 B. The electrical contacts  860 A,  860 B comprise conductive plates. An electrical contact  860 A,  860 B is conductively connected a conductive coil  830 A of an uppermost PCB  820 A comprising conductive coil  830 A. An electrical contact on connecting member  890 A is electrically connected to electrical contact  860 A. A further electrical contact on connecting member  890 A is electrically connected to electrical contact  860 B. 
     A pair of further electrical contacts  870 A,  870 B is soldered to the electrical contacts  860 A,  860 B, such that conductive paths subsist between the further electrical contacts  870 A,  870 B and the electrical contact  860 A,  860 B. The further electrical contacts  870 A,  870 B are, in use, suitable for further connection to a cable, wire or other electrically conductive component. The further electrical contacts are, in use, also suitable for further connection to a conductor that is external to an enclosure, as is described by reference to  FIGS. 8 and 9 . 
     The plurality of PCBs  820 A-J, and the further PCB  810 , are mechanically and electrically connected by means of three connecting members  890 A-C. The connecting members  890 A-C comprise electrically conductive contacts  895 . 
     The connecting members  890 A-C are arranged such that flow of electrical current is permitted between each of the plurality of PCBs  820 A-J, and the further PCB  810 . The connection is formed by soldering. Such a connection is relatively robust, and provides structural support to the plurality of PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810  in addition to electrical connectivity. 
     The three connecting members  890 A-C are radially positioned around axis X, wherein axis X is orthogonal to a conductive layer of each PCB  810 ,  820 A-J, and wherein each PCB  810 ,  820 A-J is centred on the axis. The connecting members  890 A-C are connected to an inner diameter of the plurality of PCBs  820 A-J, and the further PCB  810 . One of connecting members  890 A-C provides electrical connectivity between each of the plurality PCBs  820 A-J and the further PCB  810 . All connecting members  890 A-C provide structural support 
     One of skill in the art would recognize that the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the provision of exactly three connecting members. In other embodiments, more than three connecting members can be implemented. For example, valid design selections include the use of four, five or six connecting members. 
     Similarly, one of skill in the art would similarly recognise that in other embodiments that adhere to the principles of the described disclosure, the plurality of PCB may comprise fewer than 10 or more than 10 PCBs. 
       FIG. 10  is a diagram of an antenna  900 , which is a simplified perspective view of the antenna  900  of  FIG. 9 . As can be seen from  FIG. 10 , each of the plurality of PCBs  910 ,  920 A-J comprises three indentations  930 A-C on an inner circumference of the PCB. The indentations  930 A-C, in use with the connecting members  960 A-C, serve to prevent axial motion of the PCBs  910 ,  920 A-J relative to one another. 
       FIG. 11  is a perspective view of another embodiment of an antenna assembly  1000  according to the fourth aspect, and comprising an antenna according to  FIGS. 7 and 8 . The antenna  1010  is housed within an enclosure  1020 . The enclosure comprises a plurality of enclosure components. The enclosure comprises a mouldable material, capable of withstanding high temperatures and high pressures. The mouldable material is relatively transparent to an electromagnetic field in a frequency range of operation. 
     The enclosure comprises a primary enclosure component (not shown), around which a plurality of PCBs  1010 ,  1020 A-J are arranged. The primary enclosure component is rigid. The primary enclosure component provides structural support to antenna  1000 . 
     The enclosure comprises a secondary enclosure component  1030 . The secondary enclosure component  1030  comprises a mouldable material. The secondary enclosure component  1030  provides structural support to the antenna. 
     The secondary enclosure component  1030  is substantially cylindrical. 
     An exterior diameter of the secondary enclosure component is substantially constant. 
     The secondary enclosure component  1030  is moulded on to the antenna and the primary enclosure component. 
     The antenna is hermetically sealed within the enclosure with the exception of two electrical contacts. 
     The assembly is substantially tubular 
     The assembly comprises a base plate  1040 . The base plate  1040  is part of the second enclosure  1030  component. 
     The base plate  1040  comprises a primary hole  1050 . 
     The base plate  1040  comprises two holes  1060 A,  1060 B providing a means to form a conductive path between the antenna  1000  and further conductors. The holes  1060 A,  1060 B form sealed sockets once over moulded. 
     The base plate  1040  comprises three indentations  1070 A-C. The indentations  1070 A-C are radially positioned around axis Z. The indentations are each configured to form a receptacle or socket. The indentations provide rotational locking to prevent damage to connections made to the sockets. 
       FIG. 12  shows a diagram showing an alternative embodiment of an antenna assembly  1100  according to a fourth embodiment comprising an antenna  1105  according to a first embodiment of the disclosure. The antenna  1105  is housed within an enclosure  1120 . The enclosure  1120  comprises a plurality of enclosure components. The enclosure  1120  comprises a rigid material, capable of withstanding high temperatures and high pressures. The rigid material is relatively transparent to an electromagnetic field in a frequency range of operation. 
     The enclosure  1120  comprises a primary enclosure component  1125 , around which a plurality of PCBs  1110 ,  1120 A-J are arranged. The primary enclosure component  1125  is rigid. The primary enclosure component  1125  provides structural support to antenna  1105 . 
     The enclosure comprises a secondary enclosure component  1130 . In  FIG. 12 , the secondary enclosure component  1130  is presented as transparent for illustrative purposes. The secondary enclosure component  1130  comprises a rigid material. The secondary enclosure component  1130  provides structural support to the antenna  1105 . 
     The assembly  1100  is substantially tubular 
     The assembly  1110  comprises a base plate  1140 A arranged at an end of the antenna assembly  1100 . The assembly  1110  comprises a further base plate  1140 B arranged at another end of the antenna assembly  1100 . 
     The base plate  1140 A is part of the primary enclosure component. 
     The base plates  1140 A-B comprise primary holes  1150 A. 
     The base plate  1140 A comprises two holes  1160 A,  1160 B providing a means to form a conductive path between the antenna  1100  and further conductors. The holes  1160 A,  1160 B form sealed sockets. 
     The base plate  1140  comprises three indentations  1170 A-C. The indentations  870 A-C are radially positioned around axis Z, wherein the axis is substantially orthogonal to the plurality of PCBs  1110 ,  1120 A-J. The indentations  1170 A-C are each configured to form a receptacle or socket. The indentations  1170 A-C provide rotational locking to prevent damage to connections made to the sockets. 
     The antenna  1105  comprises 6 connecting members  1195 A-C (three of which are visible on  FIG. 12 ) radially positioned around an axis Z. 
     The connecting members  1195 A-C span a width of each PCB  1110 ,  1120 A-J. That is, the connecting members  1195 A-C are arranged such that an outward facing surface of the connecting members is substantially in alignment with an outer diameter of the plurality of PCBs  1110 ,  1120 A-J. Further, the connecting members  1195 A-C are arranged such that an inward facing surface of the connecting members is substantially in alignment with an inner diameter of the plurality of PCBs  1110 ,  1120 A-J. 
     The primary enclosure component comprises a shoulder  1165 . The shoulder  1165  comprises six indentations (three of which are visible in  FIG. 12, 1166A -C) radially positioned around axis Z. An end of each connecting member  1195 A-C is located within each of the six indentations  1166 A-C in the shoulder  1165 . Beneficially, the location of the connecting members  1195 A-C within the indentations  1166 A-C in the shoulder  1165  prevents rotation of the antenna  1105  relative to the enclosure  1120 . 
     A surface of the shoulder  1165  is in contact with a surface of PCB  1110 . Beneficially, such an arrangement prevents movement of the antenna  1105  in a direction along axis Z relative to the enclosure  1120 . 
       FIG. 13  shows an antenna assembly  1200 , which is a cross-section of the antenna assembly  1100  of  FIG. 12 . 
     The antenna  1205  is housed within an enclosure  1220 . The enclosure  1220  comprises a plurality of enclosure components. The enclosure  1220  comprises a rigid material, capable of withstanding high temperatures and high pressures. The rigid material is relatively transparent to an electromagnetic field in a frequency range of operation. 
     The enclosure  1220  comprises a primary enclosure component  1225 , around which a plurality of PCBs  1210 ,  1220 A-J are arranged. The primary enclosure component  1225  is rigid. The primary enclosure component  1225  provides structural support to antenna  1205 . 
     The enclosure comprises a secondary enclosure component  1230 . The secondary enclosure component  1230  comprises a rigid material. The secondary enclosure component  1230  provides structural support to the antenna  1205 . 
     An exterior diameter of the secondary enclosure component  1230  is substantially constant. 
     The assembly  1200  is substantially tubular 
     The assembly  1200  comprises a base plate  1240 A arranged at an end of the antenna assembly  1200 . The assembly  1200  comprises a further base plate  1240 B arranged at another end of the antenna assembly  1200 . 
     The base plate  1240 A is part of the primary enclosure component  1225 . 
     The base plates  1240 A-B comprise primary holes  1250 A. 
     The base plate  1240 A comprises holes  1260  providing a means to form a conductive path between the antenna  1200  and further conductors. The holes  1260  form sealed sockets. 
     The primary enclosure component  1225  comprises a shoulder  1265 . A surface of the shoulder  1265  is in contact with a surface of PCB  1210 . Beneficially, such an arrangement prevents movement of the antenna  1205  in a direction along axis Z relative to the enclosure  1220 . 
     Similarly, the base plate  1240 B comprises a shoulder  1266 . A surface of the shoulder  1266  is in contact with a surface of PCB  1220 J. Beneficially, such an arrangement prevents movement of the antenna  1205  in a direction along axis Z relative to the enclosure  1220 . 
     A pair of further electrical contacts, of which one is visible in  FIG. 13, 1270A , is soldered to electrical contacts  1271 A on PCB  1210 , such that conductive paths subsist between the further electrical contacts  1270 A and the electrical contact  1271 A on PCB  1210 . The electrical contacts  1271 A are, in use, suitable for further connection to a cable, wire or other electrically conductive component inserted through holes  1260 . 
       FIG. 14  shows an antenna assembly  1300 , which is a further view of the antenna assembly  1100  of  FIG. 12 . In  FIG. 14 , unlike in  FIG. 12 , the secondary enclosure component  1330  is presented as opaque. 
       FIG. 15  shows a cross-section of a system  1400  for use in downhole communication or detection. Antenna assembly  1410  comprises an active antenna  1420 . The antenna assembly  1410  is attached to a deployable tool  1430 . The deployable tool  1430  comprises a first component  1432  and a second component  1434 . The antenna assembly is positioned between and abutting the first component  1432  and the second component  1434 , such that the first component  1432 , the antenna assembly  1410  and the second component  1434  are arranged longitudinally along a common axis X. The deployable tool  1430  further comprises a mounting  1436  which is positioned such that the antenna assembly surrounds the mounting  1436 . An end of the mounting  1436  is affixed to the first component  1432  of the deployable tool  1430 . An opposite end of the mounting  1436  is affixed to the second component  1434  of the deployable tool  1430 . 
     Antenna assembly  1450  comprises a passive antenna  1460 . Antenna assembly  1450  is mounted on downhole arrangement  1470 . Antenna assembly  1450  is prevented from movement relative to downhole arrangement  1470  in a direction along axis X by means of circumferentially arranged dovetailed joints  1450 A,  1450 B. One of skill in the art would appreciate that the antenna assemblies of  FIG. 5, 6, 7 or 8 , each comprising a passive antenna, is an alternative configuration. 
     In the described arrangement, the deployable tool is movable along the throughbore  1470  of the downhole arrangement so that, in use, the active antenna passes the passive antenna. 
     The passive antenna is configured such that coupling of the electromagnetic field between the active and passive antennae as a function of frequency of an electrical signal applied to the active antenna provides a corresponding measured electrical signal on the active antenna having a characteristic frequency spectrum. 
       FIG. 16  shows a system  1500  which is a perspective view of the system  1400  of  FIG. 15 . Antenna assembly  1510  comprises an active antenna  1520 . The antenna assembly  1510  is attached to a deployable tool  1530 . The deployable tool  1530  comprises a first component  1532  and a second component  1534 . The antenna assembly is positioned between and abutting the first component  1532  and the second component  1534 , such that the first component  1532 , the antenna assembly  1510  and the second component  1534  are arranged longitudinally along a common axis X. The deployable tool  1530  further comprises a mounting  1536  which is positioned such that the antenna assembly surrounds the mounting  1536 . An end of the mounting  1536  is affixed to the first component  1532  of the deployable tool  1530 . An opposite end of the mounting  1536  is affixed to the second component  1534  of the deployable tool  1530 . 
     Antenna assembly  1550  comprises a passive antenna  1560 . Antenna assembly  1550  is mounted on downhole arrangement  1570 . Antenna assembly  1550  is prevented from movement relative to downhole arrangement  1570  in a direction along axis X by means of circumferentially arranged dovetailed joints  1550 A,  1550 B. One of skill in the art would appreciate that the antenna assemblies of  FIG. 5, 6, 7 or 8 , each comprising a passive antenna, is an alternative configuration. 
     In the described arrangement, the deployable tool is movable along the throughbore  1570  of the downhole arrangement so that the active antenna passes the passive antenna. 
     It will be appreciated that the embodiments of the disclosure herebefore described are given by way of example only and are not meant to limit the scope of thereof in any way.