A Hammer-Impact, Aluminum, Shear-Wave Seismic Source
December 19, 2007
Near-surface seismic surveys often employ hammer impacts to create seismic energy. Shear-wave surveys using horizontally polarized waves require horizontal hammer impacts against a rigid object (the source) that is coupled to the ground surface. I have designed, built, and tested a source made out of aluminum and equipped with spikes to improve coupling. The source is effective in a variety of settings, and it is relatively simple and inexpensive to build.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2007 |
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Title | A Hammer-Impact, Aluminum, Shear-Wave Seismic Source |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr20071406 |
Authors | Seth S. Haines |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 2007-1406 |
Index ID | ofr20071406 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |