M1 Unmanned MWD: The State-Of-The-Art Survey Tool Revolutionizing the Market

The M1 is a high-performance MWD (measurement while drilling) system by True Shot that’s getting more popular in the market every day. The M1 by True Shot is the first of its kind in terms of precision and transmission, thanks to the state-of-the-art technologies it uses.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the basic functions of the M1 Unmanned MWD system and discuss how it works. We use layperson language throughout this article to make this information accessible to you even if you don’t know the first thing about well drilling.

Let’s start by discussing the main purpose of the M1 Unmanned MWD by True Shot.

Well drilling machine illustration
  

What Does M1 Unmanned MWD Do?

Drilling today is far more complex than simply digging a hole in the ground. Traditional wells are still pretty common, but in some cases, drilling straight down isn't an opinion. For example, there may be a boulder blocking the path between the drilling site and where the well has to be drilled.

This is where deviated well drilling comes in. Deviated drilling technology can drill wells in any direction. These drills can also change direction—deviating the drill while underground to go around obstacles. However, engineers can’t use traditional technologies such as radio signaling to measure the location and orientation of the drill when it’s several meters underground.

This is where MWD systems come in. M1 Unmanned MWD measures the inclination and orientation of the drill and communicates that to the operators on the ground. Let’s see how the M1 does this.

Close-up of drilling equipment
 

How does the M1 Unmanned MWD Work?

The M1 unmanned MWD uses accelerometers and magnetometers to measure the inclination (vertical orientation) and azimuth (horizontal orientation) of the drill. However, this information cannot be transmitted via traditional methods. 

The M1 Unmanned MWD uses a signal transmission technology called mud pulse telemetry. These are pressure waves that use the mud itself as the travel medium; which is unlike radio waves that use electromagnetic fields to travel. This way of information transmission is very effective for well drilling—but it requires powerful MWD systems capable of producing highly pressurized mud pulses.

The M1 Unmanned MWD from True Shot has a high sensory accuracy of +/-0.1°for inclination and +/- 0.25° for azimuth. This precise data is transmitted through its powerful mud pulse system which can work under the immense pressure of 20,000psi. The full list of specifications of the M1 Unmanned MWD can be found on the True Shot website. Check them out today.

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