Next Generation Qualification: Kinemetrics STS-5A Seismometer Evaluation
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sandia National Laboratories has tested and evaluated two seismometers, the STS-5A, manufactured by Kinemetrics. These seismometers measure three axes of broadband ground velocity using a UVW configuration with feedback control in a mechanically levelled borehole package. The purpose of the seismometer evaluation was to determine a measured sensitivity, response, self-noise, dynamic range, and self-calibration ability. The Kinemetrics STS-5A seismometers are being evaluated for the U.S. Air Force as part of their Next Generation Qualification effort.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (NA-20)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1405269
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2017-11428; 658005
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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