Gyro-Guide GWD70™

Gyrodata introduces a new addition to the Gyro-Guide GWD™ suite of tools. Capable of surveying from vertical up to 70 degrees of inclination. Developed for durability, reliability and highly accurate azimuth readings while enduring the harsh drilling environment.

A new revolution in guidance adds the rate-gyro sensor to MWD systems in drilling operations.

Key Applications and Advantages

• High inclination kick-offs.
• Accurate and reliable well bore placement while drilling.
• Accurate and real time well bore navigation during high inclination close approaches.
• High inclination well interceptions, for example relief well operations.
• Elimination of gross errors by comparing GWD and MWD survey data.
• Gyro-Guide saves considerable rigtime and provides a safer operation by eliminating the need to use wireline gyros to orient or steer drilling assemblies.
• Unaffected by magnetic interference, Gyro-Guide sensors can run closer to the bit in the MWD string by eliminating the need for nonmagnetic spacing collars.

• Fully integrated guidance system compatible with all major MWD directional companies and BHAs including Rotary Steerable Systems.
• Continuous inclination and tool face from vertical while sliding and full surveys on demand.
• Proven ruggedized proprietary rate-gyro and accelerometer sensor array with a shock isolation system.
• IMT mode option allows for accurate survey operations in areas with excessive BHA movement, such as on floating structures and riser-less operations.
• Fastest surveying times in the industry.
• Provides continuous toolface data from vertical while drilling and full surveys when required.
• Communicates in real-time through the host MWD mud pulse or EM telemetry system.