Seismic source/receiver probe for shallow seismic surveying
First Claim
1. A unitary seismic probe, comprising;
- a ground engaging member;
a seismic source mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member; and
a sensor assembly mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member and configured to sense ground vibrations resulting from an impact to the ground engaging member by the seismic source.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are implemented for evaluating underground structures and objects, particularly relatively shallow underground structures and objects, using a seismic or acoustic source signal and a resulting seismic or acoustic wave. A discrete or unitary apparatus incorporates both a seismic source transducer and a receiver transducer within a common housing or frame. A unitary seismic probe includes a ground engaging member and a seismic source mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member. The probe further includes a sensor assembly mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member and configured to sense ground vibrations resulting from an impact to the ground engaging member by the seismic source.
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25 Claims
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1. A unitary seismic probe, comprising;
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a ground engaging member;
a seismic source mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member; and
a sensor assembly mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member and configured to sense ground vibrations resulting from an impact to the ground engaging member by the seismic source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A seismic sensor array, comprising;
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a frame comprising ground supports configured to support the sensor array as it is pulled across the ground;
a plurality of discrete probes, each comprising;
a ground engaging member;
a seismic source mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member; and
a sensor assembly mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member and configured to sense ground vibrations resulting from an impact to the ground engaging member by the seismic source; and
a cross member configured to support pivoting mount arms for each probe so that the discrete probes are maintained in substantially fixed relative locations while allowing the probes to individually contact and engage the ground with a consistent force. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A method of probing the ground, comprising:
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contacting the ground with a ground engaging member;
generating a seismic or acoustic probe wave;
transmitting the probe wave into the ground using the ground engaging member; and
sensing, using the ground engaging member, ground vibrations resulting from the transmitted probe wave. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A seismic probe, comprising;
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a ground engaging member;
a seismic source assembly configured to apply force to the ground engaging member and suspended as to allow vibration of the ground engaging member; and
a seismic receiver assembly mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member, the ground engaging member suspended to permit sensing of ground vibration from an impact generated by the seismic source assembly for evaluating buried objects to a maximum depth of about 15 feet. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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