A TEST OF THE REFRACTION SEISMIC METHOD ON THE HANFORD PROJECT
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4159220
An investigation was made to test the practicability of seismic geophysical exploration for investigating geologic and hydrologic features affecting ground disposal of liquid radioactive wastes. The theory of the refraction seismic method of geophysical investigation is briefly discussed. The method was tested on the Hanford project by use of a laboratory-built single- channel seismograph. The instrument generally operated adequately, and the tests were successful. The method was tried at two sites: one selected to attempt detection of the ground-water surface and the other to attempt detection of the basalt bedrock surface. At both sites the responding horizon was less than 50 feet below the surface. In both cases the surface of the responding horizon was delineated within accuracy of a few feet. It is concluded that seismic survey with well-developed commercial instruments will provide valuable knowledge of depth to basalt and other geologic horizons. (W.L.H.)
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(45-1)-1350
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-023833
- OSTI ID:
- 4159220
- Report Number(s):
- HW-61796
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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