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Abstract

Summary

We propose a method to estimate missing logs by correlating a reference log from surrounding well logs. The approach correlates similarities in the character of the reference log to account for stratagraphic variations to estimate the log of interest. Using several wells from the Teapot Dome dataset, the results of applying this method to estimate full sonic logs are superior to those from conventional log estimation methods.

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