Permafrost Active Layer Seismic Interferometry Experiment (PALSIE).

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 2016

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1234936· OSTI ID:1234936

Abbott, Robert ^[1]; Knox, Hunter Anne ^[1]; James, Stephanie ^[1]; Lee, Rebekah ^[1]; Cole, Chris ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

We present findings from a novel field experiment conducted at Poker Flat Research Range in Fairbanks, Alaska that was designed to monitor changes in active layer thickness in real time. Results are derived primarily from seismic data streaming from seven Nanometric Trillium Posthole seismometers directly buried in the upper section of the permafrost. The data were evaluated using two analysis methods: Horizontal to Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) and ambient noise seismic interferometry. Results from the HVSR conclusively illustrated the method's effectiveness at determining the active layer's thickness with a single station. Investigations with the multi-station method (ambient noise seismic interferometry) are continuing at the University of Florida and have not yet conclusively determined active layer thickness changes. Further work continues with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to determine if the ground based measurements can constrain satellite imagery, which provide measurements on a much larger spatial scale.

• 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: 1234936
• Report Number(s): SAND--2016-0167; 617695
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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