Antenna assembly for down-the-hole measuring probe for locating and sizing hydraulic fracturing cracks in rock mass

Abstract

Abstract The authors discuss the problem connected with the assessment of hydraulic fracturing quality in oil-filled formations by means of location and sizing of hydrofractures. The proposed engineering solution is to design a down-the-hole measuring probe based on the ground penetrating radar method in the range of microwaves. The authors select the model and mode of an antenna assembly for the down-the-hole probe. The width of the the major maximum of the antenna assembly pattern is determined.