On the detectability of density change in steam-assisted gravity drainage reservoirs using muon tomography (The Leading Edge)
The Leading Edge, published by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), introduces new geophysical theory, instrumentation, and established practices to scientists in a wide range of geoscience disciplines. This paper shows how muon tomography is applicable to monitor SAGD reservoirs
across realistic reservoir depth ranges of several hundred meters
and may provide a marked improvement in spatial resolution in
detecting density changes. Applying muon tomography in this way can reduce monitoring costs and reduce overall environmental impact.