TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Acoustic Camera

The Acoustic Camera is a technology developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory that uses high-frequency ultrasonic pulses to generate 3D images of objects in opaque fluids. This technology has various applications, including oil and gas, mining, and industrial inspection. The camera operates by transmitting sound waves into the fluid and capturing the reflected echoes, which are then reconstructed into a detailed 3D image. The key advantages of this technology include its ability to image through opaque fluids, reduced cost and downtime, higher-quality diagnostics, lower operational risk, and an extensible platform. Some of the key features and benefits of the Acoustic Camera include: • Imaging through opaque fluids: Enables 3D visualization in drilling mud and other optically opaque, acoustically attenuating fluids where optical systems fail • Reduced cost and downtime: Eliminates the need for well cleanout and accelerates diagnostic decision-making during fishing operations • Higher-quality diagnostics: Provides accurate 3D information on object shape and orientation, surpassing mechanical impression methods • Lower operational risk: Improves fishing-tool selection and reduces the likelihood of failed recovery attempts or well loss • Extensible platform: Applicable to other downhole and industrial environments involving optically opaque fluids, supporting future product expansion