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Evaluation and correction of timing inconsistencies from the Thor 1 and Thor 2 experiments at the Nevada National Security Site

Phillips-Alonge, Kristin E.; Abbott, Robert A.; O'Rourke, William T.

Active source seismic data was collected at the Nevada National Security Site using the Seismic Hammer(TM) (SH), under contract from HK Exploration. The SH generates a seismic pulse by dropping a 13 metric ton mass from a height of 1.5 m. Post-survey evaluation of collected data revealed inconsistencies in shot trigger time that required additional analysis and correction using cross-correlation and/or time shifts derived from manual picks of trigger times. While the primary analysis for which this data set was collected is independent of the knowledge of shot trigger time, other processing methods require highly precise knowledge of the trigger time. In order to make the Thor data set more usable to the larger community, additional work was undertaken. Results using the preferred method of cross-correlation were found to be satisfactory. An improved timing fiducial approach is required to reduce timing errors.

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TYPE SAND Report YEAR 2016
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Permafrost Active Layer Seismic Interferometry Experiment (PALSIE)

Abbott, Robert A.; Knox, Hunter A.; James, Stephanie J.; Lee, Rebekah L.; Cole, Chris C.

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.

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TYPE SAND Report YEAR 2016
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