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Low-Noise
Borehole Triaxial Seismometer--Geotech Instruments, LLC.,
Mr. James D.
Kerr, Principal Investigator, jim.kerr@geoinstr.com
Dr. Lani
Oncescu, Business Official, lani.oncescu@geoinstr.com
DOE Grant No.
DE-FG02-03ER83667
Amount:
$99,961
A low-noise,
low-power broadband borehole seismometer is required for use in networks of
seismic stations for monitoring underground nuclear explosions.
This project will apply the latest technology from surface broadband
instrumentation to the borehole application, leading to two prototype
instruments that will be suitable for noise and stability testing at a
seismically quiet site. Phase I will
resolve the remaining noise issues of the electronics and complete the design,
including drawings for building prototypes in Phase II. Feasibility
tests will be conducted on breadboards, as required for proof of concept.
Commercial
Applications and Other Benefits as described by awardee:
A low cost, low-power, low-noise borehole triaxial seismometer should
open the technology to more customers. For
example, research programs are often prohibited from using borehole instruments
because of the very high cost.