Real-time acoustic source localization via bayesian beamforming

Abstract

A method for acoustic noise source detection. The method may include disposing an acoustic logging tool into a wellbore, taking a first measurement at a first depth with the acoustic logging tool as the acoustic logging tool traverses down the wellbore, taking a second measurement at a second depth with the acoustic logging tool as the acoustic logging tool traverses down the wellbore, and forming a first noise source localization map based at least in part on the first measurement. The method may further include forming a second noise source localization map based at least in part on the second measurement and combining the first noise source localization map and the second noise source localization map to form a final enhanced noise source localization map.

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