Geologic Prediction: Developing Tools and Techniques for the Geophysical Identification and Classification of Sea-Floor Sediments

Abstract

The experiments described in this report were developed to test and evaluate prototype tools and advanced techniques to predict geologic conditions on the sea floor. Emphasis has been placed on determining the mass physical properties of sea-floor sediments and rocks using geophysical tools for the identification of associated parameters. A direct current resistivity system, was successfully developed. It is feasible to use electromagnetic sounding to measure conductivity and thereby deduce porosity at shallow depths below the sea floor-water interface. A seismic shear wave generator prototype tool was built and successfully tested to produce the transverse wave form in saturated marine sediments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0737282

Entities

People

  • Burton B. Barnes
  • John H. Beyer Jr.
  • Robert F. Corwin
  • T. G. Hildenbrand

Organizations

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acoustic Impedance
  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Acoustics
  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Bulk Modulus
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Processing
  • Doppler Effect
  • Measurement
  • Physical Properties
  • Sea Water
  • Seabed
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Geology

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Software Engineering