An electromagnetic borehole
telemetry system for transmitting information between a borehole
transceiver and a surface
transceiver located at or near the surface of the earth. Tubulars, such as steel casing and liners, are typically set within the well borehole to stabilize the wall of the borehole and to assist in hydraulically isolating penetrated formations. The invention utilizes these tubulars cooperating with one or more
signal wires to reduce attenuation and
noise in signals transmitted between the borehole and surface transceivers. The one or more
signal wires are typically disposed within an annulus formed by the borehole wall and the outside surface of the casing. The one or more
signal wires are connected at one end to one or more connection terminals positioned preferably near the bottom a tubular string. Opposing ends of the one or more signal wires are connected to one or more terminals of the surface
transceiver. By minimizing signal attenuation and
noise, the
telemetry system can be effectively used at greater depths in the borehole. The
telemetry system can be embodied in a measurement-while-
drilling system, a formation testing system, a production
monitoring system and other system requiring communication between a downhole
assembly and the surface of the earth.