Vertical curvature for deviated wells

Input(s)

$\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{a}}$: Original Hole Inclination (degree)

$\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{b}}$: Desired Hole Inclination (degree)

$\partial \mathrm{L}$: Course Length $(\mathrm{ft})$

Output(s)

VC: Vertical Curvature (degree/ft)

Formula(s)

Reference(s)

Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 84.