To address the challenge, the Retina system was selected. This industry-first technology embeds compact, ruggedized sensors into the cutting structure of a PDC drill bit. The sensors capture high-frequency cutter\u2013rock interaction forces and convert them into azimuthally resolved, depth-referenced borehole images. As drilling progresses, the system provides continuous 360\u00b0 coverage and high-resolution imaging at the bit.<\/p>\n
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