5 Functions

In the software, the functions are the programed computing that utilize the calculation from
the chosen models and give the well plan results. The functions use the mathematical
expressions to calculate the departures. There are a lot of assumptions and pitfalls when
programing the calculations. The functions are created to establish a user friendly
environment that makes it possible to calculate and plan a well in segments as required. The
functions work by determining input parameters such as end segment parameters. There are
multiple different functions that calculate/construct the well path in different shapes. The well
path to the target comprise of a number of segments. Each segment is often calculated using
different function models. There is need for different functions, as each segment would have
different constraints and/or goals. To cover the need of the user group, models with their
unique functionality will be available in a professional software model.

The functions can be divided in different categories, dependent of their input parameter and
the way it constructs the well segment:

- Build & Turn, 3D curve as function of TVD, Inclination, Azimuth or target

- Hold section, tangent (2 dimensional)
- Dogleg Toolface angel
- Curve to tangent
- Build &Turn, final inclination and azimuth

The functions take the desired input parameters and returns well path coordinates with desired
final values. The different functions will be presented in the following subchapters. The
program code for all functions is given in Appendix B.

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