Method and algorithm for using surface waves
US7330799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/284
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and an algorithm allowing the use of surface waves. In particular, the method uses separation of the modes and, by the dispersion curve of more than one mode in the inversion process, it allows a determination of a shear wave propagation velocity profile that, with the aid of the Poisson ratio, constitutes a unique solution and a complete characterization of a medium on the point of view of its elastic properties.
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