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Next Generation Qualification: Guralp CMG-3V Seismometer Evaluation

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1760392· OSTI ID:1760392
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  1. Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sandia National Laboratories has tested and evaluated three seismometers, the CMG-3V, manufactured by Guralp. These seismometers measure a single axes of broadband ground velocity in a borehole package. The purpose of the seismometer evaluation was to determine a measured sensitivity, response, passband, self-noise, dynamic range, and self-calibration ability. The Guralp CMG-3V seismometers are being evaluated for potential use in U.S. Air Force seismic monitoring systems 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; NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1760392
Report Number(s):
SAND--2018-9513; 667459
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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