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Azimuthal density

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000234

A formation density measurement that is recorded in sectors around the circumference of the borehole, rather than as a single bulk value. The logging tool uses a rotating sensor or multiple fixed sensors to measure gamma ray backscatter from different sides of the wellbore. This provides a high-resolution image of density variations, which is used to identify fractures, thin beds, and borehole wall irregularities like breakouts or washouts.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000234
FieldOil and gas
SubjectFormation Evaluation
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000234",
  "term": "Azimuthal density",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A formation density measurement that is recorded in sectors around the circumference of the borehole, rather than as a single bulk value. The logging tool uses a rotating sensor or multiple fixed sensors to measure gamma ray backscatter from different sides of the wellbore. This provides a high-resolution image of density variations, which is used to identify fractures, thin beds, and borehole wall irregularities like breakouts or washouts.",
  "subject": "Formation Evaluation",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/azimuthal-density/"
}

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