Advanced Seismological Research and Improved Yield Determination

Abstract

The objective of the S-CUBED research program is to extend our present understanding of the generation, propagation, detection and analysis of seismic waves by both underground explosions and earthquake sources. The goal is to improve the United States' ability to monitor compliance with treaties limiting the yields of underground nuclear explosions. Specific topics summarized in the following sections are: The identification of the critical explosion/earthquake source and geologic parameters effecting detection, discrimination and yield estimation; The evaluation of suites of events in terms of our ability to predict the observed body waves and surface waves from these events which travel over previously uncalibrated paths; and The support of remote seismic research involving the development and acquisition of remote hardware necessary to optimize utilization of the computer system at the Seismic Research Center.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA126001

Entities

People

  • J. T. Cherry

Organizations

  • Utility Systems Science and Software (United States)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Contracts
  • Doppler Effect
  • Earthquakes
  • Explosions
  • Frequency
  • Love Waves
  • Rayleigh Waves
  • Security
  • Seismic Waves
  • Stress Concentration
  • Stresses
  • Surface Waves
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Underground Explosions
  • Waves

Readers

  • Seismology
  • Systems Analysis and Design