Seismic and Infrasound Energy Generation and Propagation at Local and Regional Distances Phase 1 - Divine Strake Experiment

Abstract

Eleven single infrasound systems and six infrasound arrays were deployed at existing seismic sites in Utah in order to gather a comprehensive set of seismic and infrasound recordings from rocket motor explosions. These preliminary efforts have resulted in the identification of regular (over 21 recorded) and large (40,000-80,000 lbs) surface explosions at the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) of the Hill AFB. The rocket motor explosions occur about every week providing an opportunity to develop seismic and infrasound recordings under a wide range of atmospheric conditions. Cooperation with the AF provided the necessary atmospheric data needed for modeling and was supplemented by additional profiles collected by our consortium. Additional sources of infrasound such as mining explosions were also documented. Infrasound, seismic and atmospheric data recorded during this experiment that took place during the month of August 2007 are summarized in this final report. Limited preliminary analysis of the data is also included. The complete data set has now been delivered to the IRIS DMC.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 11, 2007
Accession Number
ADA480216

Entities

People

  • Aileen Fisher
  • Brian Stump
  • Chris Hayward
  • David Whiteman
  • Jessie Bonner
  • Kristine Pankow
  • Relu Burlacu
  • Sebastin Hock
  • Sue Nava
  • Tae-sung Kim

Organizations

  • Southern Methodist University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Consortiums
  • Cooperation
  • Data Sets
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Energy Production
  • Explosions
  • Frequency
  • Group Velocity
  • Measurement
  • Phase Velocity
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Training
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Seismology