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Seismic Data Acquisition at the FACT Site for the CASPAR Project

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1034877· OSTI ID:1034877
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  1. Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Since May 2010, we have been recording continuous seismic data at Sandia's FACT site. The collected signals provide us with a realistic archive for testing algorithms under development for local monitoring of explosive testing. Numerous small explosive tests are routinely conducted around Kirtland AFB by different organizations. Our goal is to identify effective methods for distinguishing these events from normal daily activity on and near the base, such as vehicles, aircraft, and storms. In this report, we describe the recording system, and present some observations of the varying ambient noise conditions at FACT. We present examples of various common, non-explosive, sources. Next we show signals from several small explosions, and discuss their characteristic features.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1034877
Report Number(s):
SAND--2012-0059
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English