Application of multi-polar elastic push-down geophones in uphole surveys

YouPing YAN, Sha CHENG, Yong TAN, YaTing ZHENG, Geng WANG

Prog Geophy ›› 2026, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4) : 1876-1885.

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Prog Geophy ›› 2026, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4) : 1876-1885. DOI: 10.6038/pg2026JJ0091

Application of multi-polar elastic push-down geophones in uphole surveys

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As an essential technique for near-surface structure investigation, the uphole survey has traditionally employed a "downhole excitation-surface reception" acquisition approach.In contrast, the "surface excitation-downhole reception" mode offers distinct advantages including flexible source selection, lower operational costs, and enhanced safety. However, the coupling issue between downhole geophones and formations has long hindered the widespread adoption of this method. This study proposes an innovative downhole geophone coupling method based on a multi-polar pushing system with circular spring tubes, effectively addressing the adaptability limitations of conventional airbag inflation and mechanical pushing approaches. By implementing cable relaxation, cable wave interference was successfully eliminated. The adoption of a geoelectric signal triggering method resolved the time-delay issues associated with hammer source short-circuit triggering. High-quality deep uphole survey data acquisition was achieved using hammer sources under complex surface conditions in loess tablelands and desert areas. The designed heavy hammer source meets the energy requirements for ultra-deep uphole surveys while maintaining excellent wavelet consistency, providing high-quality raw data for Q-surveys in loess tableland ultra-deep wells..

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Micro-log / Downhole geophone / Coupling / Push-against device / Spring tube / Heavy hammer / Cable wave / Triggering mechanism

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YouPing YAN , Sha CHENG , Yong TAN , et al . Application of multi-polar elastic push-down geophones in uphole surveys[J]. Progress in Geophysics. 2026, 41(4): 1876-1885 https://doi.org/10.6038/pg2026JJ0091

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