Seismic energy source

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1975-05-16

1977-10-04

Birmiel, Howard A.

Acoustics

Geophysical or subsurface exploration

Seismic wave generation

181114, 181401, G01V 104

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040519180

ABSTRACT:
A seismic energy source which incorporates multiple augers and a rotary mechanism therefor mounted on a vehicle, the auger incorporating an internally situated seismic shock wave source which creates shock waves passing through a window in the auger into the soil. The shock wave source incorporates a chamber which stores compressed air and a valve mechanism which releases the air sharply for a short interval to create a shock wave in the soil.

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patent: 3034595 (1962-05-01), Thompson
patent: 3206936 (1965-09-01), Moor
patent: 3752242 (1973-08-01), Gremillion
patent: 3885646 (1975-05-01), Knight et al.
patent: 3976161 (1976-08-01), Carman, Jr.

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