Invariant spectral markers providing steady reference and method for using the same

A computing system, comprising:

• one or more processors;
• a plurality of spectral markers communicated to the one or more processors, wherein the plurality of spectral markers are disposed in a production system;
• a robot communicated to the one or more processors, wherein the robot is configured to read the plurality of spectral markers;
• at least one sensor communicated to the one or more processors;
• and
• a memory system comprising one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by at least one of the one or more processors, cause the computing system to perform operations, the operations comprising:
• receiving input data from the plurality of spectral markers, the input data representing the production system;
• generating the plurality of spectral markers within a three-dimensional space based upon the input data;
• maintaining at least a portion of each of the spectral markers at an invariant spectral value, wherein the spectral markers receive power to maintain the at least a portion at the invariant spectral value from within the three-dimensional space or from an outside or independent power source;
• reading each of the spectral markers within the three-dimensional space to determine a unique spectral signature corresponding to and emitted from each of the spectral markers, wherein the unique spectral signature of each of the spectral markers comprises a wavelength between 100 nm and 15 mm, wherein each of the spectral markers comprises a two-dimensional shape, wherein each of the spectral markers comprises at least one portion that is reflective, wherein reading the plurality of spectral markers comprises reading the spectral markers with a spectral device configured to read a pattern of spectral values that is unique to each of the spectral markers, wherein the spectral device is disposed on the robot, and wherein the pattern of spectral values corresponding to each of the spectral markers comprises:
• at least one neutral area;
• a first area comprising a first spectral value equal to a spectral value corresponding to the three-dimensional space;
• a second area comprising a second spectral value which is higher relative to the first spectral value of the first area;
• and
• a third area comprising a third spectral value which is lower relative to the first spectral value of the first area, wherein the first, second, and third areas of each of the spectral markers are arranged in a surface pattern that is unique to each of the spectral markers, wherein the second area comprises the second spectral value which is higher relative to a fourth spectral value of the at least one neutral area, wherein the third area comprises the third spectral value which is lower relative to the fourth spectral value of the at least one neutral area, wherein the pattern of spectral values that is unique to each of the spectral markers is configured to provide a contrast between at least two areas of each of the spectral markers, wherein the at least one neutral area is comprised of a material configured to provide a contrast with the first, second, or third area, wherein the third area completely surrounds the first area and the second area completely surrounds the third area or wherein the first area completely surrounds the second area and the third area completely surrounds the first area, and wherein the first area, the second area, and the third area are disposed in a common plane to form the two-dimensional shape;
• associating each unique spectral signature of each of the spectral markers with a unique identification to generate a plurality of unique identifications, wherein each unique identification corresponds to a location within the three-dimensional space;
• providing the plurality of unique identifications to the robot within the three-dimensional space, wherein the robot positions itself during an inspection of the production system by the robot within the three-dimensional space according to the locations within the three-dimensional space corresponding to the plurality of unique identifications;
• reconstructing a three-dimensional spectral model using the robot or the at least one sensor, wherein the three-dimensional spectral model comprises a three-dimensional volume including the locations within the three-dimensional space corresponding to the plurality of unique identifications;
• and
• displaying the three-dimensional volume.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a computing system, cause the computing system to perform operations, the operations comprising:

• receiving input data representing a production system;
• generating a plurality of spectral markers based upon the input data, wherein the spectral markers are generated within a three-dimensional space, wherein each of the spectral markers comprises a unique spectral signature emitted from each of the spectral markers, wherein the unique spectral signature of each of the spectral markers comprises a wavelength between 100 nm and 15 mm, wherein each of the spectral markers comprises a two-dimensional shape, wherein each of the spectral markers comprises a pattern of spectral values that is unique to each of the spectral markers, wherein each of the spectral markers comprises at least one portion that is reflective, wherein each of the spectral markers comprises:
• at least one neutral area;
• a first area comprising a first spectral value equal to a spectral value corresponding to the three-dimensional space;
• a second area comprising a second spectral value which is higher relative to the first spectral value of the first area;
• and
• a third area comprising a third spectral value which is lower relative to the first spectral value of the first area, wherein the first, second, and third areas of each of the spectral markers are arranged in a surface pattern that is unique to each of the spectral markers, wherein the second area comprises the second spectral value which is higher relative to a fourth spectral value of the at least one neutral area, and wherein the third area comprises the third spectral value which is lower relative to the fourth spectral value of the at least one neutral area, wherein the pattern of spectral values that is unique to each of the spectral markers is configured to provide a contrast between at least two areas of each spectral marker, wherein the at least one neutral area is comprised of a material configured to provide a contrast with the first, second, or third area, wherein the third area completely surrounds the first area and the second area completely surrounds the third area or wherein the first area completely surrounds the second area and the third area completely surrounds the first area, wherein the first area, the second area, and the third area are disposed in a common plane to form the two-dimensional shape;
• varying the unique spectral signature of at least one of the spectral markers over a period of time, wherein varying the unique spectral signature comprises:
• cyclically or non-cyclically varying the unique spectral signature that is emitted;
• ceasing a power flow to at least one area of the at least one of the spectral markers;
• varying a power intensity of at least one area of the at least one of the spectral markers;
• or
• varying a wave amplitude or a frequency of the at least one of the spectral markers;
• masking at least a portion of the unique spectral signature of at least one of the spectral markers with a spectral filter disposed on the at least one of the spectral markers;
• transmitting a supplemental data signal from at least one of the spectral markers to a user, wherein the supplemental data signal is comprised of at least one of the following:
• GPS data, humidity, detection or concentration of a gas, pressure, or fluid level;
• maintaining a portion of the spectral markers at a respective invariant spectral value, wherein the portion comprises the second and third areas, wherein the spectral markers receive power to maintain the respective invariant spectral value from the three-dimensional space or from an outside or independent power source;
• reading each of the spectral markers within the three-dimensional space to determine the unique spectral signature corresponding to each of the spectral markers, wherein reading the plurality of spectral markers comprises reading the spectral markers with a spectral device configured to read the pattern of spectral values that is unique to each of the spectral markers, and wherein the spectral device is disposed on a robot payload;
• associating each unique spectral signature of each of the spectral markers with a unique identification to generate a plurality of unique identifications, wherein each unique identification corresponds to a location within the three-dimensional space;
• providing the plurality of unique identifications to the robot within the three-dimensional space, wherein the robot positions itself during an inspection of the production system by the robot within the three-dimensional space according to the locations within the three-dimensional space corresponding to the plurality of unique identifications;
• reconstructing a three-dimensional spectral model using the robot, wherein the three-dimensional spectral model comprises a three-dimensional volume including the locations within the three-dimensional space corresponding to the plurality of unique identifications;
• displaying the three-dimensional volume, wherein displaying the three-dimensional volume comprises displaying the three-dimensional volume on a screen, and wherein displaying the three-dimensional volume comprises detecting an anomaly within the three-dimensional volume by the user;
• and
• performing a wellsite action in response to the three-dimensional spectral model, wherein performing the wellsite action comprises generating or transmitting a signal that instructs or causes an action to occur, wherein the action comprises a physical action, and wherein the physical action comprises selecting where to drill a wellbore in a subsurface formation, drilling the wellbore, varying a trajectory of the wellbore, varying a weight or torque on a drill bit that is drilling the wellbore, varying a rate or concentration of a fluid being pumped into the wellbore, or a combination thereof.