Seismic Detection of Subterranean Cavities

Abstract

Seismic signatures of void and mud-filled subterranean cavities are presented. The results imply that cavity interference with deep penetrating surface waves is the cause for the manifestation of diagnostic seismic events indicative of voids.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 1976
Accession Number
ADA035711

Entities

People

  • David M Stewart
  • Richard D. Rechtien
  • Thom Cavanaugh

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Detection
  • Differential Equations
  • Diffraction
  • Doppler Effect
  • Elastic Properties
  • Elastic Waves
  • Equations
  • Explosions
  • Frequency
  • Geophysics
  • Secondary Waves
  • Seismic Detection
  • Seismic Signatures
  • Surface Waves
  • Wave Equations

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Seismology
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.