NOISE STUDY

Abstract

Worldwide seismic noise levels and characteristics for 1963 are discussed. Data for evaluation includes absolute power density spectra and contour maps of average worldwide microseismic activity. Relative power density spectra were computed from 1963 from Worldwide Standard Stations. Slopes of the least-mean-square line through the power density points were computed and a pattern of slope changes appeared at a frequency of 1.0 cps. A uniform worldwide pattern of slopes was observed between 1 cps and 2 cps. This suggests two separate sources generating microseisms above and below 1 cps, respectively, and that the spectra above 1 cps are independent of storms, fronts, etc. The spectra for frequencies less than 1.0 cps show greater seasonal variations. These were concluded to be mostly meteorological in origin. Monthly contour maps of average noise show that noise is seasonally variable and that it is attenuated at continental structures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1964
Accession Number
AD0661287

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  • George D. Hair
  • James H. Funk

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  • Texas Instruments

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Abstracts
  • Classification
  • Commerce
  • Contracts
  • Data Reduction
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Measurement
  • Microseisms
  • North America
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  • Seasonal Variations
  • Security
  • Spectra
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation

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