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Seismic source/receiver probe for shallow seismic surveying

US8804463B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

Underground Imaging Technologies, Inc. · US
BBN Technologies Corporation · US

Inventors

Peter Krumhansl · Amherst, US
David Whittemore · Yarmouth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 16, 2010
Grant date	Aug 12, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 11, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01V1/09
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

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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