Survey Tools

Introduction

Borehole surveying really began back in Texas in 1896, with a dispute that resulted in the creation of the first survey tool. The panel below contains further information and audio relating to the early days of surveying.

Prof. Angus Jamieson: Introduction
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Prof. Angus Jamieson: Texas 1896
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Survey the wells

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Prof. Angus Jamieson: Survey the wells
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First survey tool

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Prof. Angus Jamieson: First survey tool
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